Volunteering

Sarge’s runs a volunteer and foster program that encompasses both the Sarge’s Adoption Center, and the Haywood County Animal Shelter. We also have volunteers that work at PetSmart in Waynesville, providing enrichment, and cleaning the cages of the cats there.   We have various opportunities available for getting involved. At orientation, we will discuss the […]

Learn more about how cats communicate – both for your comfort and that of the cat! Our resident cat expert, Sharon Bolden, will impart some of her expertise to help to make us better care providers. This hands-on experience is an excellent way to strengthen your understanding of your own cat, as well as shelter […]

Get better at knowing what dogs want, and how to convince them to do what you ask. Sarge’s animal behavior coordinator, Caitlin Morrow, will impart some of her expertise and help to make us better care providers. This class is required for one-on-one dog handling, both at the Haywood County Animal Shelter, and at the […]

Sarge’s runs a volunteer and foster program that encompasses both the Sarge’s Adoption Center, and the Haywood County Animal Shelter. We also have volunteers that work at PetSmart in Waynesville, providing enrichment, and cleaning the cages of the cats there.   We have various opportunities available for getting involved. At orientation, we will discuss the […]

Learn more about how dogs communicate – both for your comfort and that of the dog! Sarge’s Behavior Coordinator, Caitlin Morrow, will impart some of her expertise and help to make us better care providers. This class is a great way to learn more about how your dog communicates with you and other dogs. Required […]

Get better at knowing what cats want, and how to convince them to do what you want. Sarge’s resident cat expert, Sharon Bolden, will guide students through hands-on cat handling to move cats from one area to another, with a focus on maximizing safety and minimizing stress.   This class is required for volunteers moving […]

Sarge’s runs a volunteer and foster program that encompasses both the Sarge’s Adoption Center, and the Haywood County Animal Shelter. We also have volunteers that work at PetSmart in Waynesville, providing enrichment, and cleaning the cages of the cats there.   We have various opportunities available for getting involved. At orientation, we will discuss the […]

Learn more about how cats communicate – both for your comfort and that of the cat! Our resident cat expert, Sharon Bolden, will impart some of her expertise to help to make us better care providers. This hands-on experience is an excellent way to strengthen your understanding of your own cat, as well as shelter […]

Get better at knowing what dogs want, and how to convince them to do what you ask. Sarge’s animal behavior coordinator, Caitlin Morrow, will impart some of her expertise and help to make us better care providers. This class is required for one-on-one dog handling, both at the Haywood County Animal Shelter, and at the […]

Sarge’s runs a volunteer and foster program that encompasses both the Sarge’s Adoption Center, and the Haywood County Animal Shelter. We also have volunteers that work at PetSmart in Waynesville, providing enrichment, and cleaning the cages of the cats there.   We have various opportunities available for getting involved. At orientation, we will discuss the […]

Get better at knowing what cats want, and how to convince them to do what you want. Sarge’s resident cat expert, Sharon Bolden, will guide students through hands-on cat handling to move cats from one area to another, with a focus on maximizing safety and minimizing stress.   This class is required for volunteers handling […]

Fostering is crucial to helping homeless animals find their way into homes. By taking in an animal, you not only give it a break from the stress of shelter life, you also teach it what to expect in a home which makes the transition from “shelter animal” to “family member” easier, and more likely to […]

Sarge’s runs a volunteer and foster program that encompasses both the Sarge’s Adoption Center, and the Haywood County Animal Shelter. We also have volunteers that work at PetSmart in Waynesville, providing enrichment, and cleaning the cages of the cats there.   We have various opportunities available for getting involved. At orientation, we will discuss the […]

Learn more about how dogs communicate – both for your comfort and that of the dog! Sarge’s Behavior Coordinator, Caitlin Morrow, will impart some of her expertise and help to make us better care providers. This class is a great way to learn more about how your dog communicates with you and other dogs. Required […]

Learn more about leash walking, group play, and how to handle a dog outside of the kennel - which makes play time more fun and stimulating for you and the dog! Our animal behavior coordinator, Caitlin Morrow, will impart some of her expertise and help to make us better care providers. This class is a […]

Get better at knowing what cats want, and how to convince them to do what you want. Sarge’s resident cat expert, Sharon Bolden, will guide students through hands-on cat handling to move cats from one area to another, with a focus on maximizing safety and minimizing stress.   This class is required for volunteers handling […]

Learn more about how cats communicate – both for your comfort and that of the cat! Our resident cat expert, Sharon Bolden, will impart some of her expertise to help to make us better care providers. This hands-on experience is an excellent way to strengthen your understanding of your own cat, as well as shelter […]

Sarge’s runs a volunteer and foster program that encompasses both the Sarge’s Adoption Center, and the Haywood County Animal Shelter. We also have volunteers that work at PetSmart in Waynesville, providing enrichment, and cleaning the cages of the cats there.   We have various opportunities available for getting involved. At orientation, we will discuss the […]

Sarge’s runs a volunteer and foster program that encompasses both the Sarge’s Adoption Center, and the Haywood County Animal Shelter. We also have volunteers that work at PetSmart in Waynesville, providing enrichment, and cleaning the cages of the cats there.   We have various opportunities available for getting involved. At orientation, we will discuss the […]

Fostering is crucial to helping homeless animals find their way into homes. By taking in an animal, you not only give it a break from the stress of shelter life, you also teach it what to expect in a home which makes the transition from “shelter animal” to “family member” easier, and more likely to […]

--Out of an abundance of caution, this orientation is being postponed to a later date. Sarge's apologizes greatly for any inconvenience.-- Sarge’s runs a volunteer and foster program that encompasses both the Sarge’s Adoption Center, and the Haywood County Animal Shelter. We also have volunteers that work at PetSmart in Waynesville, providing enrichment, and cleaning […]

--DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS THIS EVENT IS BEING POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.-- Learn more about how dogs communicate – both for your comfort and that of the dog! Sarge’s Behavior Coordinator, Caitlin Morrow, will impart some of her expertise and help to make us better care providers. This class is a great way to learn […]

--DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS THIS EVENT IS BEING POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.-- Learn more about how cats communicate – both for your comfort and that of the cat! Our resident cat expert, Sharon Bolden, will impart some of her expertise to help to make us better care providers. This hands-on experience is an excellent way […]

--DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS THIS EVENT IS BEING POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.-- Get better at knowing what cats want, and how to convince them to do what you want. Sarge’s resident cat expert, Sharon Bolden, will guide students through hands-on cat handling to move cats from one area to another, with a focus on maximizing […]

--DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS THIS EVENT IS BEING POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.-- Get better at knowing what dogs want, and how to convince them to do what you ask. Sarge’s animal behavior coordinator, Caitlin Morrow, will impart some of her expertise and help to make us better care providers. This class is required for one-on-one […]

--DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS THIS EVENT IS BEING POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.-- Sarge’s runs a volunteer and foster program that encompasses both the Sarge’s Adoption Center, and the Haywood County Animal Shelter. We also have volunteers that work at PetSmart in Waynesville, providing enrichment, and cleaning the cages of the cats there.   We have […]

--DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS THIS EVENT IS BEING POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.-- Fostering is crucial to helping homeless animals find their way into homes. By taking in an animal, you not only give it a break from the stress of shelter life, you also teach it what to expect in a home which makes the […]

--DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS THIS EVENT IS BEING POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.-- Learn more about leash walking, group play, and how to handle a dog outside of the kennel - which makes play time more fun and stimulating for you and the dog! Our animal behavior coordinator, Caitlin Morrow, will impart some of her expertise […]

--DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS THIS EVENT IS BEING POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.-- Sarge’s runs a volunteer and foster program that encompasses both the Sarge’s Adoption Center, and the Haywood County Animal Shelter. We also have volunteers that work at PetSmart in Waynesville, providing enrichment, and cleaning the cages of the cats there.   We have […]

Sarge’s runs a volunteer and foster program that encompasses Sarge’s Adoption Center.We also have volunteers that work at PetSmart in Waynesville, providing enrichment, and cleaning the cages of the cats there.   We have various opportunities available for getting involved. At orientation, we will discuss the different roles filled by volunteers, safety precautions, training opportunities, […]