Ways to Get Involved

We rely on great people and volunteers to help provide our residents with enriching interaction and comfort while in our care.

A large dog named Winston with his tongue hanging out having a good day outside

Foster

One of the ways to get involved is to become a Foster Parent to local pets. Fostering means temporarily caring for an animal until they can be placed with their “fur-ever” family.

Save Lives - Foster homes give expectant moms, newborns, recovering pets, and seniors the care they need to thrive until adoption.
Prepare Pets for Adoption - Foster families help pets learn household routines and basic manners, making them more adoptable.
Find the Right Match - Foster families get to know each pet's personality and help connect them with the best forever home.
Make a Difference - By opening your home temporarily, you help save lives and create space for more animals in need.

Fill out a Foster Application

Large brown dog London posing outside in front of a booth at the Farmer's Market.

Little orange kitten named Bean after just jumping out of a box

Sand-colored dog Digit going for a walk on an outside trail

Become a Sponsor

Become an annual corporate sponsor or become a one-time sponsor for an event.

Event Exposure - Showcase your business at SWCHS events through banners, signage, and promotional materials.
Facility Recognition - Receive year-round visibility with sponsor recognition at the shelter and on our website.
Flexible Sponsorship Levels - Select from multiple sponsorship opportunities designed for businesses of all sizes.
Community Impact - Demonstrate your commitment to local animals while supporting lifesaving programs and services.

Fill out a Sponsorship Interest Form

Employment

Animal Care Technician

View the full job description here

The Animal Care Assistant provides daily care for animals housed at the Humane Society and helps maintain a clean, safe, healthy, and humane shelter environment. This position is responsible for feeding, cleaning and sanitizing animal housing areas, providing enrichment and exercise, observing animals for changes in health or behavior, and promptly communicating concerns to supervisory staff.

Fill out an Employment Application

Volunteer

Requirements:

Volunteers must be 16 years or older per insurance policy
Pass a standard background check
Enjoy caring for, cleaning after, and interacting with animals… and some humans
If you have a special human skill that you think the SWCHS could benefit from, please add it to your application

Fill out a Volunteer Application