Opportunities From: City of Lewisville

Provides a loving home environment for animals who need a little extra TLC! Foster volunteers care for vulnerable pets like tiny kittens and puppies, those recovering from illness or injury (with restrictions), long-term shelter residents, and even our “lightly spicy” kitties who just need a bit more time and patience to blossom. 

To ensure every foster experience is smooth, safe, and successful, all foster volunteers will be asked to review our Foster Program Guide and complete a brief foster registration form before getting started. This guide outlines important information such as daily care expectations, medical protocols, communication with staff, and available support resources. The registration form helps us match you with the right animals based on your home environment, availability, and comfort level.

Help bring comfort and calm to our cats and dogs by creating fun, tasty enrichment treats! Volunteers will prepare items like frozen goodies, puzzle snacks, and lick mats that provide mental stimulation and promote relaxation. This opportunity supports stress relief, encourages positive behaviors, and adds a little extra joy to each animal’s day, all while getting creative in the process. (this may include handling Peanut butter)

Got a camera and a love for animals? Help our adoptable animals shine! Photography volunteers capture high-quality photos of pets to showcase their personalities and increase their chances of finding a forever home. Photos may be used on social media, Petfinder, and the City website.

Please note: volunteers are responsible for their own equipment, and Lewisville Animal Services is not liable for any cameras or cell phones.

Volunteers in our cat program play a vital role in helping our feline friends feel safe, loved, and ready for adoption. Opportunities include spending one-on-one time with cats in our get-to-know-you rooms, providing enrichment and positive interaction, and helping them build confidence. Whether you're making simple enrichment toys, engaging in playtime, or just sitting and talking with a cat who needs companionship, your time makes a meaningful difference.

Behind the scenes but incredibly important! Shelter housekeeping volunteers assist with general facility upkeep and daily operational support. Responsibilities may include folding laundry, washing and putting away dishes, restocking supplies within rooms, and monitoring kennel conditions. Volunteers are expected to check and maintain water levels for all animals (without overfilling), as well as replace bedding and enrichment items as needed. All volunteers must follow posted signage and instructions in each area. This role is essential in supporting both staff and the animals in our care.

Dog Socializer volunteers play an important role in helping our dogs stay happy, healthy, and adoption-ready. Volunteers spend quality time with dogs through walks within the shelter, enrichment activities, and supervised exercise in the courtyards. These interactions provide much-needed mental stimulation, physical activity, and positive human connection, helping each dog show their best self to potential adopters.

Dog kennel volunteers play a key role in keeping our feline areas clean, safe, and comfortable. Responsibilities include assisting staff with cleaning and disinfecting kennels, feeding and watering dogs, and monitoring kennel conditions throughout the shift. Volunteers help refresh litter boxes, replace water, and ensure each dog has a clean space to rest. Morning shifts (7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.) are our busiest and most in need of support, so if you’re an early riser, we’d love your help!

Cat kennel volunteers play a key role in keeping our feline areas clean, safe, and comfortable. Responsibilities include assisting staff with cleaning and disinfecting kennels, feeding and watering cats, and monitoring kennel conditions throughout the shift. Volunteers help refresh litter boxes, replace water, and ensure each cat has a clean space to rest. Morning shifts (7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.) are our busiest and most in need of support, so if you’re an early riser, we’d love your help!

Help our pets get adoption-ready! Volunteers in our grooming program help our adoptable animals look and feel their very best. Responsibilities include bathing, brushing coats, trimming nails, and other basic grooming tasks. Whether it’s a fresh bath or a good brushing, you’ll help them feel better, look great, and stand out to future families.

The Jog-a-Dog program is perfect for volunteers who enjoy being active while helping our dogs stay happy and healthy. Participants take dogs out for 20–30 minute walks (weather permitting), providing exercise, enrichment, and helping reinforce proper leash manners.

We encourage volunteers to enjoy a walk near the pond by the shelter or take a stroll through Railroad Park across the street, giving dogs a change of scenery and added stimulation.

To give both volunteers and animals the best experience , we will ask that participants complete a minimum of 6 hours working with our shelter dogs before joining this program. A log sheet will be provided to track participation, as well as an acknowledgement form with the hands on training.