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You Can Help Save Lives!

Every animal that leaves our shelter healthier, happier, and ready for a new home has been helped by people like you. Whether you have an hour a week or room in your home for a foster pet, there's a place for you at Colleton County Animal Services.

 

Why Volunteer at CCAS?

Every walk, every photo, every load of laundry, and every kind interaction helps an animal move one step closer to finding a family. Volunteers are an essential part of our lifesaving mission.

Ways You Can Help 

Spend Time with Dogs

Walk dogs, provide enrichment, and help them build confidence while waiting for adoption.

Help Cats Thrive

Socialize cats and kittens, keep them engaged, and help them become adoption-ready.

Photography & Social Media

Great photos save lives. Help us showcase our animals online.

Adoption Events

Represent CCAS in the community and help pets meet potential adopters.

Behind-the-Scenes Support

Laundry, organizing donations, cleaning, data entry, special projects and more.

What to Expect

Volunteer Requirements

Youth Volunteers

 

Open Your Home. Save a Life.

Animals That Need Foster Care

  • Bottle baby kittens
  • Nursing mothers
  • Puppies
  • Dogs recovering from surgery
  • Heartworm-positive dogs
  • Animals recovering from illness
  • Dogs needing a break from shelter life
  • Long-term foster pets
  • Hospice pets

We Provide

  • Food
  • Medical care
  • Medications
  • Supplies
  • Crate
  • Training and support
  • 24/7 guidance for emergencies

You Provide

  • Love
  • A safe home
  • Transportation to appointments (when possible)
  • Updates and photos
  • Patience

Volunteer Questions

  • How old do I have to be?
  • How often do I have to volunteer?
  • Can I volunteer with a friend?

Foster Questions

  • Who pays for veterinary care?
  • Can I choose which animals I foster?
  • Can I adopt my foster pet?
  • What if my foster isn't a good fit?

Apply Online! 

Foster Application

Volunteer Application (needs to be created)

Or stop by the shelter and pick up a printed application

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