Is there any physical animal rescue places that you can volunteer for at age 13???

Question

in miami plz help!!!

Answer 1

Animal Haven: A GREAT place.  as long as u have parental supervision, in other words, a parent with you when volunteering, you're good!! :)

Answer 2

As far as the age limit goes, it all depends on the shelter or rescue. I am sure that plenty of people on here will tell you specific ages like 18 or 16, but its not that simple.

EACH organization has different rules, different policies. Some you have to be 18 years old, some 16, some 13, some younger, and some will let you volunteer with a parent or sign a contract. They are all different, and the only way to find out is to check with each shelter to see what policy they have. By calling or visiting the organization's website you should be able to find the age limit, AS well as your tasks (walking animals, playing with them, cleaning up...etc.).

To find shelters/rescues, follow these directions:

visit : http://www.petfinder.com/

Scroll down, and on the left it says "Find Animal Welfare Groups".

You can put in your location/zip code and it will provide you with a list of all of the animal rescues and shelters in your area.

Go through the list, call them, visit them, or take a look at there websites to see what their age limit is.

Thats the best way of finding out who you can volunteer with.

http://www.volunteermatch.org/ is also a great website for finding shelters and organizations to volunteer with and it will show you when you search which shelters are teen friendly.

Also, I find shelters to have a more strict policy and age limit. Rescues, who work off of foster homes (homes that take in animals until they get adopted), are more lenient about the age limit.

It was difficult for me to find a shelter to volunteer with when I was your age, I had to look for a couple of months until I finally found a shelter that would let me volunteer(the age limit was 13 and over with parent supervision). It worked out great!

It was nice spending more time with my mom.

Volunteering at a shelter is a lot of fun, but some people sometimes have bad experiences and don't want to volunteer because they have been to a bad, high kill shelter. Not all shelters are high kill and if you volunteer with one shelter and have a bad experience that doesn't mean you should stop. Just keep looking for the animal organization that suits you because they are all different. Some will let you play with the animals, and some might want you to do the dirty work, like cleaning up p**p, vomit, laundry, etc. Some might have great outreach, spay/neuter, and other programs that you can get involved with. Your experience just depends on the shelter/rescue.

Just remember to never give up on your search, keep trying, there are MANY MANY shelters and rescues out there and they ALL need your help.

Also, a GREAT website that could help you a lot is http://www.humaneteen.org/?q=forum

The Humane Teen (one of the Humane Society of the United State's programs) website has great suggestion on how teens can help animals (volunteering, fundraising, clubs,..etc.). You can even get advice and help from other teens on the message board or the Humane Advisory Board members. I think that this website would help you so much! Check it out. :)

ALSO, just to get you started, I found you a list of shelters/rescues to contact (But there are many more than these). Good luck!

Organization Pet List   City, State/Prov   Phone

MIAMI-DADE ANIMAL SERVICES Miami, FL

Humane Society of Greater Miami North Miami Beach, FL 305-696-0800

Sabbath Memorial Dog Rescue Miami, FL 305-799-1567

Second Chance Rescue Inc Miami, FL 786-208-0331

Faktura Pet Projekt Miami, FL 954 5601812

Octavio Feline Foundation Miami, FL 305-267-0511

Buddies Thru Bullies - English Bulldog rescue Miami, FL 305 666 8870

Ugly Mutt Rescue Miami, FL 305-323-4419

South Florida SPCA Miami Lakes, FL [phone]

Miami Pets Alive Miami, FL 305 476-LIVE

The Cat Network Inc. Miami, FL 305-255-3482

Caring About The Strays Miami Springs, FL CALL #'s BELOW PICS

Friends Forever Rescue Miami, FL 786-229-9002

Shih Tzu and Furbaby Rescue Orlando, FL 904-242-0996

Pet Rescue, Inc. Miami, FL [phone]

Gulfstream GUARDIAN ANGELS Rottweiler Rescue Miami, FL 954 309-0115

Crazy for Dogs , Nuts for Cats Adoption Agency Miami, FL 786-942-9450

Pets At Risk Rescue North Miami Beach, FL 305-940-3320

Dalmatian Rescue North Miami Beach, FL 305-940-3320

American Bullmastiff Rescue FLA Chapter (see dog's description for contact info) Miami, FL 305-666-0435

Companion Animal Rescue North Miami, FL E-MAILS ONLY PLEASE

Hurricane Pets Miami Beach, FL 786-999-8239

ColliesFlorida Rescue Miami, FL [phone]

Fairy Tails Miami, FL 305-596-9694

Compassionate Pug Rescue of South Florida Miami, FL

Chihuahua-Toy Breed Rescue & Retirement, Inc. Pembroke Pines, FL email only!

Born Free Pet Shelter Key Biscayne, FL [phone]

Adopt A Stray Hallandale, FL 954-966-8382

Paws 4 You Rescue, Inc. Miami, FL 786-242-RESQ (7377)

Hobo's Wish Hollywood, FL

Partners For Pets of South Florida Inc. Miami, FL 786 263 1709

Old English Sheepdog Rescue of FL. Inc. Cooper City, FL [phone]

St Martin de Porres' Help for Hanicapped & Homeless Hounds Dania Beach, FL

Florida Dobermann Pinscher Rescue Ring Fort Lauderdale, FL

Humane Society of Broward County Fort Lauderdale, FL 954-989-3977

Small Dog Adoption Inc. Plantation, FL 754-422-1233/954-806-0400

A Purr-fect Match Adoptions Plantation, FL 954-445-8778

Shih Tzu Rescue Davie, FL 954-680-6456

Great Dane Rescue of South Florida Fort Lauderdale, FL [phone]

Wildlife Care Center/SPCA of Broward County Inc. Fort Lauderdale, FL [phone]x15

Stray Aid & Rescue, Inc. Fort Lauderdale, FL 954-816-0799

C.A.R.E: Cat Crusade Adoption Rescue Endeavor Fort Lauderdale, FL 954-644-9967

Allen Babcock Dog & Cat Rescue, Inc. Fort Lauderdale, FL 954-474-8198

Grateful Paws Dog and Cat Rescue Fort Lauderdale, FL 954-462-8840

GET A LIFE PET RESCUE/S.Fl.Pet Rescue & Rehab. Inc. Plantation, FL 954-629-2445

Central Broward Animal Hospital Plantation, FL 954-792-6323

K94U Rescue Miami, FL [phone]

Pets in Distress of Miami Inc. Miami, FL 305-248-0947

Pekingese911 Rescue Fort Lauderdale, FL 954-566-5069

Friends of Greyhounds, Inc. Fort Lauderdale, FL 954-578-0072

Pets In Distress Fort Lauderdale, FL 954-472-8667

Sanctuary Animal Refuge Clewiston, FL no calls, please

Animal Aid, Inc. Fort Lauderdale, FL 954-730-8398

Abandoned Pet Rescue Fort Lauderdale, FL 954-728-9010

Boxer Friends, Inc. Fort Lauderdale, FL

South Florida Siberian Husky Rescue Inc. Lauderhill, FL 954-540-7373

Cocker Rescue of Fort Lauderdale, Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL 954-566-6634

Its Meow or Never Animal Rescue/Sanctuary Tamarac, FL 5306897723

Central Bark Doggy Day Care Fort Lauderdale, FL 954-568-3647

Broward Ferret Rescue & Referral Coconut Creek, FL 954-977-4583

Purebreed Rescue of South Florida Fort Lauderdale, FL email only please

Crazy Cavies North Lauderdale, FL 954-547-3201

Guinea Pig Rescue / Adoption of Homestead and Other Small & Furries Homestead, FL 305-299-1538

This Is The Dog & Furry Hearts Homestead, FL 305-508-7387

Redland Doberman Rescue Miami, FL 786-259-3386

Beyond Nine Cat Rescue Pompano Beach, FL 954-675-4786

KAZ's Corner Pet Adoptions Margate, FL 954 605 0923

Belles Dream Margate, FL email only, please

Cats Exclusive, Inc. Margate, FL [phone]

Purrfect Cat Adoptions POMPANO BEACH, FL 954-383-7930

Coral Springs Humane Unit Coral Springs, FL 954-346-4422

FELINE -N- FEATHERS S. FL RESCUE POMPANO BEACH, FL 9549435455

St. Bernard Rescue of Florida Pompano Beach, FL 561-689-1911

Feline Rescue Inc. Lighthouse Point, FL 954-425-4117

F.I.N.O. Doggie Rescue Inc. * Non-for-Profit Parkland, FL 561-674-6289

Adopt-A-Bull Rescue, Inc. Coral Springs, FL www.adoptabullrescue.com

Florida Humane Society Deerfield Beach, FL [phone]

Humane Alternative Inc. Deerfield Beach, FL 877-HUMANE-A (486-2632)

RAINING CATS AND DOGS Boca Raton, FL 561-929-0759-Alex

Feline Friends Deerfield Beach, FL 954-596-0848

Ruff Beginnings, Inc. Boca Raton, FL 561-289-9952

Pet Rescue & Adoption Center Inc. Boca Raton, FL 561-305-2623

Animal Matters Boca Raton, FL

Tri-County Humane Society Boca Raton, FL 561-482-8110

Chesed Foundation Inc. Boca Raton, FL 561-213-5773

Rescue Rehab Home Boca Raton, FL 561-894-1235

Florida Alaskan Malamute Help & Rescue Boca Raton, FL 561-241-2347

Key Largo Animal Shelter Key Largo, FL 305-451-0088

Marr-velous Pet Rescue Key Largo, FL 305-451-4078

South Florida Bull Terrier Rescue League Inc. Boynton Beach, FL 561-735-3391

Coastal POODLE Rescue Melbourne, FL 321-459-2652

Ethical Bull Breed Rescue and Referral Florida Lake Worth, FL please email

SAD*SAC, Inc. Lake Worth, FL [phone] Voice Mail

Stray No More Inc. Lake Worth, FL 561-683-4537

Puppies Under Protection Inc. Royal Palm Beach, FL 561-791-2991

LUV A PET Royal Palm Beach, FL 561-748-3663

Paws-2-Help West Palm Beach, FL 561-712-1911

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League West Palm Beach, FL 561-686-3663

A Second Chance Puppies and Kittens Rescue West Palm Beach, FL 561-333-1100

Animal Rescue Force of South Florida Inc. Royal Palm Beach, FL 561-784-8788

et Haven Rescue   Loxahatchee, FL   561-719-7914

Adopt A Cat Foundation Inc. Lake Park, FL 561-848-4911

Palm Beach Pet Rescue Inc. North Palm Beach, FL 561-640-1777

Eskie Rescuers United American Eskimo Dog Rescue, Inc. Jacksonville, FL

Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary and Hospital Jupiter, FL 561-747-1598

Animals 101 Inc. North Palm Beach, FL 561-747-1836

Domino's House Palm City, FL [phone]

Hobe Sound Animal Protection League Hobe Sound, FL 772-463-9546

For the Love of Cats Inc. Marco Island, FL 239-642-8