Get involved

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We rely  on the support of the public through donations to help fund the work we do for our animals. Monetary donations, donations of supplies and time all help us continue to be able to do what we do. There are several ways for a person to contribute to a local rescue. Supplies, food, toys, or monetary contributions are always appreciated; however it could even be something as simple as a donation of your time! 

PAWS for Life volunteers can spend time with animals that are still waiting for foster homes and during adoption events. Providing a foster home for an animal is also a great and rewarding way to be involved!

Volunteer Coordinator 

Accept and review volunteer applications, host volunteer orientations, and schedule volunteers for walking & events.  

Foster Home Coordinator 

Contact foster homes to take on new dogs, get homes set up with necessities for current dogs, inform homes of meet and greets, vet appointments, and other events where the dogs need to be.  

Fundraising Coordinator 

 Develop fundraising opportunities and events (online and in-person), plan and set-up adoption events. Recuit and manage a fundraising committee to implement ideas.  Currently PAWS does Flower Sales, 50/50 Raffles, Chocolate Bar Sales and Auctions.  We are looking to expanding and creating new opportunities. 

 Enrichment Coordinator 

Work with volunteers to co-ordinate: walking groups, creating enrichment areas for dogs at the facility, cuddle programs, and training dogs with advice from trainers.   

Medical Coordinator 

Book vet appointments, confirm with foster coordinator and adoptive families, make sure dogs are up to date on vaccinations, and microchipped, spayed and neutered.

Animal Transport 

Drive dogs to and/or from vet appointments from our facility in NE Edmonton to Brintnell Veterinarian Clinic (North Edmonton), Edmonton Spay and Nueter (North Edmonton) and Crestwood Veterinary Clinic (West Edmonton).  Drop offs: 7:30-8:30am Pick ups: 4-5pm     

Foster Homes: 

Become a Foster Home and give a dog a great start while looking for for their forever home.  We alway make sure our foster is a good fit for our fosters.  We often have dogs with special needs and are looking for:  

*homes with no kids  

*homes with no other pets  

*homes with no kids and no other pets  

*able to take in large breed dogs with lots of energy 

*knowledgable with huskies, their needs, and able to take them on

*Pregnant dogs   

*puppies and litters  

Oter area to volunteer:

Volunteers who can help out with:

  *fundraising efforts   *meet and greets  *walking our dogs  *cleaning the kennels  *adoption events  

Click the “Donate” button, above, to donate via PayPal, you don’t even need a PayPal account to use this feature. PAWS also accepts donations in cash and cheques (payable to PAWS for Life Foundation). 

PAWS is always in need of the following items:

• Adult and puppy dry dog food (sealed bags only)
• Flat collars
• Leashes and harnesses
• Plastic shopping bags
• Dog toys
• Puppy pee pads
• Cleaning Supplies (Paper Towels, Dish Soap, Laundry Detergent, Disinfecting Wipes, etc.
• Items for Silent Auctions