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Join us today and be part of something special – we can't do it without you!

Become a Part of Our Mission

Volunteers

Volunteers are the lifeblood of our work, helping us provide compassionate care to animals in need. Whether you're assisting with daily tasks at the shelter, walking dogs, or helping at events, your time and effort directly impact the lives of the animals we care for. Volunteering is a rewarding way to give back to the community, build connections, and make a tangible difference in the lives of pets waiting for their forever homes.


Volunteers of any age are welcome!. Youth 16yrs and up may volunteer without a guardian. Youth volunteers and their guardians must both complete the application, orientation, and training process to volunteer at the shelter.

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Adult Volunteer Application (18+)

Youth Volunteer Application (<18)

Group Volunteer Application

Court-Ordered Community Service

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Volunteering at the 

Thrift Shop

Love thrifting? Want to make a big impact on the homeless animals in your community?

Volunteer at the thrift shop and help earn 30% of Heartland’s annual budget!
Fill out an application and the Thrift Shop Manager will contact you to schedule an orientation and training.

Foster

The goal of the foster care program is to care for animals that are not currently adoptable until they become adoptable. This includes:


  • Kittens and puppies under 2 months of age
  • Kittens and puppies requiring socialization
  • Rabbits during quarantine period (10 days)
  • Small animals in need of socialization
  • Nursing cats and dogs with young
  • Cats or kittens that are ill or injured
  • Adult animals who need a break
  • Animals that are ill or injured
  • Pets in the Safe Housing Program


Our fosters also help care for animals when there is no space for them at our shelter. Learn more at the link below:

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Going on a hike, beach day trip, or just walking around town? Do you miss your animal friends at home and need a dog-fix? Time to Fetch a Friend! Take a shelter dog out to enjoy the day with you to get some exercise, meet new people, and hopefully find their new home while you enjoy the benefits of animal companionship without the commitment ;)

Fetch a Friend Now!

Events

Heartland Humane Shelter & Care 

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Kittens in Bloom

May is Kitten Month!

Join us for a whole month of activities celebrating kittens and helping Heartland prepare for Kitten Season; drives, adoption and outreach events, kitten yoga, and the Purr Party at the shelter!

Kittens in Bloom - More info

Heartland Humane Shelter & Care

 398 SW Twin Oak Circle, Corvallis

Purr Party

May 31, 2025 from 11AM-2PM

Looking for a kitten, want to learn more about fostering, or just want to cuddle some babies? We're wrapping up May with a party because it's Kitten Season and we love kittens as much as you do! Enjoy refreshments, make feline-centric projects at our activity stations (to leave for the cats here or take home!), see kitten foster care demos, and more. Make a donation or bring a gift from our Kitten Season Wishlist and enter our raffles! See you there!