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Cat Care Volunteer

Cat Care volunteers are people who look forward to being covered in cat hair, greeted by tiny meows, and working with cats that need a little something extra. Cats enrich volunteers’ lives and they learn something new with every individual they get to work with. Volunteers are not only cat people, but excited about working with and speaking to the public about their favorite animals.

Position Summary

Cat Care volunteers assist staff in providing care and enrichment to shelter cats and kittens. Regular day-to-day duties include ensuring living environments remain safe, clean, and as comfortable as possible. Comfortable environments include not only blankets, toys, and other objects but providing enrichment and tools that allow a cat to settle and relax.

Responsibilities:

  • Clean and disinfect enclosures, which are often soiled with urine and feces, with appropriate equipment and while following our sanitization protocol.

  • Provide enrichment according to enrichment or training plans.

  • Notify staff with any observations during an interaction with a cat.

  • Restock shelves & utility closets of supplies dedicated to the kennel areas.

  • Complete a variety of tasks to support shelter staff. Tasks may include but are not limited to cleaning cat room floors, washing and folding laundry, and washing dishes.

Qualities/Skills:

  • Able to meet the physical demands of this role, which require variable amounts of standing, walking, bending, reaching and stooping.

  • Must be safely able to use a stepladder or, to access linen storage and/or the tops of cat/bunny towers. 

  • Able to work both independently and as part of a team.

  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a sometimes fast paced, high stress environment.

  • Ability to remain open-minded and understanding of decisions for euthanasia that consider the animal’s physical and emotional well-being and the safety of the community.

Current Needs

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Cat Cuddler

Cat Cuddler's are primarily for our little volunteers, but the cat cuddler position is open to anyone who wants to cuddle and love on cats.

Responsibilities:

  • Give lots of love, cuddles and pets both in-kennel and out of kennel.

  • Play time! Use a variety of toys both in-kennel and out of kennel to engage cats in some good old fashion play.

  • Cuddle a cat in your lap and do some much needed brushings.

  • Remove empty food bowls and put in sink.

  • Let staff know if a cat is not acting right and may be sick.

Qualities/Skills:

  • Must love cats.

  • Be comfortable with handling cats. 

  • Understand that not every cat wants to be held.

Veterinarian with Dog

Kodiak

Veterinary 

Clinic

Pet Carrier
Flying
With​ Pets
Dog Grooming Tools
Pet 
Grooming

Holiday Closures

New Years Day

4th of July

Thanksgiving

Day after Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

New Years Eve

Hours of Operation​

Tuesday: 12pm - 5pm

Wednesday - Friday: 12pm - 6pm

Saturday: 12pm - 5pm

Sunday: CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

Monday: CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

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Contact Information​

Phone: (907) 486-8077

Animal Control: (907) 486-8000

Fax: (907) 486-5056

kodiakanimalshelter@gmail.com

kodiaksheltermanager@gmail.com

Facility Location

2409 Mill Bay Rd

Kodiak, AK 99615

Mailing Address

PO Box 8783

Kodiak, AK 99615

The Humane Society of Kodiak (HSK) is 501 (c)(3) non-profit charitable corporation. Contributions to The HSK are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.  The HSK is not affiliated with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) or any other national organization. HSK is a local, independent non-profit. Views of the HSUS or other organizations do not reflect the views of the HSK.

Tax ID: 92-0148196
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