Make a Difference

The Humane Society of Skagit Valley is not a government-funded shelter. Every meal, every medical treatment, every warm bed for an animal in our care is made possible by people like you. As an open-admission shelter, we never turn away an animal in need, but that commitment only works when our community stands behind it. Your donation stays local and goes directly to caring for our most vulnerable pets. However you choose to help, it makes a real difference.

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Other Ways to Help

Support us through alternative giving options.

Amazon Wish Lists

Purchase needed supplies directly from our Amazon wish lists and have them delivered to the shelter.

View Wish Lists

In-Kind Donations

Donate pet food, toys, bedding, cleaning supplies, and other items we use daily at the shelter.

Volunteer Your Time

Do you love animals? Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Volunteers are the heart of the Humane Society of Skagit Valley, and there's a place here for everyone. Whether you want to walk dogs, socialize cats, help with laundry and kennel cleaning, lend a hand at events or in the office, or pitch in at our Thrift Shop, your time makes a real difference for the animals in our care.

Help With Animal Care, Events, and More

We rely on dedicated volunteers to help care for our animals, assist at adoption events, and support daily shelter operations. No experience needed!

Become a Volunteer

Open Your Home as a Foster Family

Foster families provide temporary care for animals while they await adoption, giving them a safe, loving home environment. All supplies provided!

Become a Foster

Tax-Deductible Donations

Skagit Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering! Please complete this application and we'll contact you about orientation.

Personal Information

Full Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Age Group *

Street Address *

City *

State *

ZIP Code *

Volunteer Preferences

Areas of Interest * (Select all that apply)

Animal Care (feeding, cleaning, socializing)

Adoption Events & Community Outreach

Administrative Support (office, data entry)

Foster Care

Animal Transport

Availability * (Days and times)

Previous Experience with Animals

Why do you want to volunteer with us? *

Background Check Consent

I consent to a background check as part of the volunteer application process *

All volunteers must pass a background check and attend an orientation session before beginning.

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Thank you for applying! We'll review your application and contact you soon about our next orientation session.

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