NWA Democrat-Gazette/ANDY SHUPE
The Humane Society of the Ozarks is one of several animal-centered organizations that needs volunteers for a variety of duties — including helping out with their fund raising events like the Dogwood Walk in Gulley Park.
When you leave home for college, you also miss your family pets. Check out these opportunities to spend some quality time with a four-legged friend in Fayetteville.
Fayetteville Animal Shelter
WHAT — Whether you’re a dog or cat person, the Fayetteville Animal Shelter has you covered — they need animal lovers to help walk dogs and socialize cats. Volunteering is as easy as filling out an application, which can be downloaded from www.fayetteville-ar.gov/602/Volunteer.
WHERE — 1640 S. Armstrong Ave.
INFO — 444-3456
Humane Society of the Ozarks
WHAT — HSO needs folks that are willing to help socialize dogs waiting for adoption and to help out at adoption events.
WHERE — 1020 One Mile Road
INFO — 444-PETS
Purr Catfe
WHAT — This charming coffee shop partners with area shelters and rescue groups to help socialize cats looking for new homes — and in the meantime, customers get to enjoy the company of the kitties.
WHERE — 1641 W. 15th St., Suite 15
INFO — 301-0993
— Lara Hightower
lhightower@nwadg.com
