I tried to volunteer at the local humane society, but it was not so well, almost got sick, what should I do?

Question

i really love pets and want to help ... but every time I remember my visit I get nauseous.... but i really want to work with pets... I just love pets, but i can't got back there....

Answer 1

If you are in the USA, try looking for animal-related opportunities at:

VolunteerMatch, http://www.volunteermatch.org

Idealist, http://www.idealist.org

Change.org, http://www.change.org

CraigsList, http://www.craigslist.com

Network for Good, http://www.networkforgood.org

http://www.1-800-volunteer.org/

ServeNet, http://servenet.org/

If you see an organization that you would like to help, but don't see a volunteering opportunity posted by that organization, it's okay to call them and say you would like to volunteer -- they may have opportunities they haven't posted. Also, many organizations are open to your own suggestions for volunteering activities.

Also, contact your local volunteer center; you can find this via the Points of Light Foundation web site,

http://www.pointsoflight.org/centers/

There's also this government sponsored site, http://volunteer.gov/gov/ which provides volunteer positions through USA federal land agencies like Fish & Wildlife, Forest Service, National Parks, etc.

Remember that finding a volunteering gig can be like finding a job: you may have to interview several times before you are chosen for an assignment.

Answer 2

You should put dogs to sleep. Now I know it sounds horrible but the f*g in Lassey did it and hey he wasn't a bad guy, infact he did the right thing. Be the better person.

Answer 3

Have you considered volunteering on some aspect not directly at the Humane society, like volunteering for their annual walk or raising money to help? It may not bring you directly in contact with pets, but it will give you a sense of helping out.  Other options are to run a volunteer play group in your area for pet owners or to find out volunteer/part time employment at boarding kennels- you could also pet sit when people are on vacation or do some pet walking. Good Luck!!!

Answer 4

Apparently that's not the place for you. Try a pet store instead.