Animals opportunities

Walk shelter dogs, help with enrichment, or assist staff at adoption events. Must be 18+; orientation required. Dog-walking shifts fill fast on weekends.

Socialize cats and kittens, help with cleaning and feeding, or assist at adoption events. Pacific Northwest's largest cat-only shelter. Orientation required; 8 hours/month minimum for at least 6 months.

Walk shelter dogs, work in the cattery, or support events at this NE Portland adoption org. Orientation required; 3-month commitment minimum.

Walk shelter dogs, help with cat enrichment, or support adoption events at the City of Seattle's open-admission shelter in Interbay. 18+; orientation and signed agreement required.

Walk dogs, help socialize cats, support adoptions, or assist the Pet Food Bank at Seattle Humane in Bellevue. Region's largest no-kill animal shelter; 18+ with mandatory orientation.

Walk dogs, help with cat care, or assist the Lost and Found program at PAWS in Lynnwood — one of the Pacific Northwest's longest-running no-kill animal shelters and wildlife centers. 18+ for most shelter roles.