Check out our new hours. Most DCHS and Wildlife Center services are by appointment only, including reuniting lost animals, surrendering a pet, wildlife rehabilitation, and more. Adoption visits are first-come, first-served. We recommend checking our current waitlist prior to your visit.
Foster
If you would like to help DCHS but you cannot fit into your lifestyle the traditional DCHS volunteer commitment to serve a regular weekly, 2-3 hour shift for six months, you may be interested in our Companion Animal Foster volunteer opportunity.
To become a Companion Animal Foster volunteer, please select the link below:
Companion Foster Parent — [pdf]
Provide a home for animals too young to be adopted, pregnant or new moms, those in need of extra socialization, those overly stressed at the shelter and those recovering from illness or injury.
