Want to help save lives?
Join the Houston Pets Alive volunteer team!
(If you’d like to volunteer as a foster parent to help save a cat or dog’s life, please complete the foster application here.)
Volunteer applicants must be 18 years of age or older to complete the form. Applicants have the opportunity to include a minor in the application.
STEP 1: Review volunteer opportunities below (click each to expand their descriptions).
Daily shifts: 8-10am; 6-8pm
Houston Pets Alive! - 2800 Antoine Drive, Suite 2854, Houston, TX 77092
Walk dogs Clean dog kennels Play with and engage dogs Maintain clean facility (wash dog bowls, mop, do laundry, etc.)
Facility run exclusively by volunteers with no more than 8 dogs.
Houston Pets Alive! - 2800 Antoine Drive, Suite 2854, Houston, TX 77092
Facility run exclusively by volunteers with no more than 8 dogs.
Daily shifts: 9:30-11:30a; 6-8p
PetSmart Dunvale - 8380 Westheimer, Houston, TX, 77063
PetSmart Copperfield - 7050 Highway 6 North, Houston, TX 77095
PetSmart Bunker Hill - 9718 Katy Fwy., Houston, TX 77055
Feed cats and clean cat kennels (litter box, bedding and wipe down kennel) Play with cats outside of cages – you’re their outlet for fun! Monitor/report well-being and updates through Facebook group page Speak to prospective adopters, connect with cats, and process adoption applications Optional transport of kitties between other store locations
Facility run exclusively by volunteers with no more than 8 cats in area.
PetSmart Dunvale - 8380 Westheimer, Houston, TX, 77063
PetSmart Copperfield - 7050 Highway 6 North, Houston, TX 77095
PetSmart Bunker Hill - 9718 Katy Fwy., Houston, TX 77055
Facility run exclusively by volunteers with no more than 8 cats in area.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday shifts: flexible between 7am-3pm
Houston Pets Alive! - 2800 Antoine Drive, Suite 2854, Houston, TX 77092
Option to observe surgical procedures Help with recovering pets following surgeries Clean surgical equipment Clean cages Check-in/Check-out support for surgical appointments Assist with fosters with other medical related appointments Optional data entry of medical records
Key role supporting both our medical staff, animals, and foster families as they bring animals in for appointments.
Houston Pets Alive! - 2800 Antoine Drive, Suite 2854, Houston, TX 77092
Key role supporting both our medical staff, animals, and foster families as they bring animals in for appointments.
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-1pm; 1-4pm
HPA! Thrift - 2532 Nottingham Street, Houston, TX 77005
Greet and engage customers Sort, tag, and display donated items Process sales and provide customers with a memorable shopping experience Promote HPA! mission, adoptions, and purpose of Thrift Have fun!
Thrift volunteers receive a 20% store discount and Team Leads receive a 40% store discount!
HPA! Thrift - 2532 Nottingham Street, Houston, TX 77005
Thrift volunteers receive a 20% store discount and Team Leads receive a 40% store discount!
Off-site events as needed
Explain HPA! mission and available animals Understand prospective adopter’s environment and expectations Complete animal matchmaking form for each adopter Introduce to animals Review/approve application – identify/discuss any concerns Process adoption contract and payment
As needed and remote
Graphic design Flyer creation/distribution Setting up/managing small events Support social media efforts Help request in-kind and monetary donations Promote and create fundraisers
As needed
Pick-up animals we rescue from municipal shelters and bring to HPA! or foster’s home.
STEP 2: Compete the volunteer application here.
STEP 3: Once you submit your application, someone will be in touch with you.
Want to volunteer in a way not listed above? We’d love to hear from you! Email Volunteer@HoustonPetsAlive.org.