Get involved today!
One of our goals at Young-Williams Animal Center is to be an active part of our community. We have several innovative programs that allow the public to engage with our animals through enrichment and education!
Community Education
Are you curious to discover more about the extensive programs and resources that Young-Williams Animal Center offers to our community? We invite you to request a comprehensive presentation by one of our knowledgeable staff members. We're eager to visit your organization, share our mission, and shed light on the impactful work we do for animal welfare. Let's connect and make a difference together.
Request a Presentation
Doggie Day Trip
Ever wanted to spend a day on the town with a sweet dog? Doggie Day Trip allows you to do just that! Take a shelter dog to hang out with you at a park, go for a hike, see the sites downtown, or whatever suits your fancy!
- Dogs enjoy quality time, exercise and socialization outside of the shelter
- You’ll have a great time too! There is no commitment beyond simply spending the day together and having fun
- Participants must be at least 18 years old
- Dog must remain on leash, held by an adult, at all times
- Dog must be kept separate from personal pets and other dogs you encounter while out and about
You will be provided with a leash and other necessary supplies for your Doggie Day Trip upon arrival at the shelter.
Apply Here
Application
Paws for Reading
Paws for Reading is a program that helps individuals in the community and our animals that are available for adoption. Community members practice their reading skills by reading to animals, and in turn, the animals experience the power of the human-animal bond and become more adoptable through socialization.
We ask that you commit to reading to our animals at least twice a month, and contribute a $10 donation to help cover the program’s expenses. The minimum age required for readers is 5 years old.
Group Volunteering
If your school club, coworkers or social organization want to give back to the community, consider signing up for a group volunteering opportunity!
Volunteer groups can help support the care of our animals in a number of ways:
Volunteer groups can help support the care of our animals in a number of ways:
- Cleaning our play yards to make animal playtime that much better
- Sprucing up the lobby so our Adoptions team can focus on the animals
- Preparing enrichment activities to give to our animals as a special treat
- Helping staff events where our mission can be spread to the community
- Many other opportunities!
If your group would like to support the shelter and its animals through a group service activity, fill out the application and our Volunteer staff will get back to you!
Apply Here
Application