There are many opportunities to help the pets and people at the Allegan County Animal Shelter, thanks to our friends at Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance. Fill out a volunteer application. Call/text (269) 895-9537 or email volunteer@wishbonepetrescue.org  to learn more. Note: Those handling animals must be 18 years and older; however, we have many other opportunities for younger people. All volunteers under 18 must have a parent/guardian's supervision when volunteering.

At the Allegan Shelter:

• Dog walking and playing with the animals
• Cat socialization and care
• Cleaning the shelter (laundry/dishes)
• Transportation to other shelters, rescues and foster homes or to and from vet or grooming appointments
• Photography
• Enrichment
• And more!

 At Wishbone House and in the community:

• Cashier and/or cat care at Wishbone House
• Trap, neuter, return program for outdoor and feral cats
• Low-cost spay and neuter clinics
• Adoption events and fundraisers in the community
• Other events and fundraisers in the community
• Pet food pantry

Be a Wishbone Foster - Housing while they await forever homes.

The Allegan County Animal Shelter has a capacity for 30 adult dogs and 40 cats, yet the County receives Several hundred cats and dogs each year.  Our foster program allows our highly adoptable cats and dogs to be housed for longer periods than practical within the shelter while they await forever homes.

Wishbone is looking for people who can provide a positive experience for the pet and are willing to participate in their development and adoption. We cover all medical expenses for our pets while in foster care; however, foster families are expected to provide a nutritional diet.

If you are interested in learning more, read the foster program description here, or in the drop-down boxes below. Call our Foster Coordinator at (269) 895-9537 or volunteer@wishbonepetrescue.org if you have any questions. If you’d like to begin the process, please complete the foster application form: our Foster Coordinator will contact you to discuss our program. We appreciate everyone who starts the process!