Volunteer!
Help us, help them! At Hero's Heart Animal Rescue, our volunteers are the heart of our mission
helping us rescue, rehabilitate, and find loving homes for animals in need.
Volunteer role descriptions
Foster Caregiver
Every animal deserves a safe, loving environment—even if it’s just for a little while. Fostering animals saves lives, and your home could be the ideal temporary space for an animal in need.
Why become a foster caregiver for HH?
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Save lives: fostering creates a safe temporary space for animals in need of adoption
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Make a difference: give an animal the chance to thrive and prepare for adoption into a loving home
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Companionship: a temporary pet without long-term commitment
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Positive communications: dedicated HH board support for volunteers
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Support provided: all supplies are provided; this includes food, bedding, and medical care
Who can become a foster caregiver?
Fostering is open to anyone over 18 years old who can provide a safe, attentive, and loving environment. Whether you’re a family, a single person, or a senior, you can help. You can choose to be a regular foster (foster until adoption) caregiver or a temp hold (1 week-3 months) foster caregiver. All foster caregivers are screened and must agree to a background check.
Join our HH foster family!
Petco Volunteer
Help provide enrichment for cats in need of safe, loving homes by volunteering at Petco Ridgedale (Minnetonka/Hopkins). Just a couple of hours each week can help cats, and it's fun!
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Provide enrichment: supervise and play with cats in the training room at Petco.
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Maintain kennels: light housekeeping duties of litter box cleaning, water fountain and food bowl fills.
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Interact with the public: help answer questions about the Petco HH adoptable cats and direct them to the HH website for adoption inquiries.
Transportation Volunteer
Like to work independently? Your vehicle and time can make a difference for animals in need.
Why Transportation Matters
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Veterinary Appointments: ensuring animals receive necessary medical care
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Foster Homes: moving animals to loving foster homes where they can thrive
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Adoption events: helping animals find their forever families
Who Can Help?
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Car Owners: a reliable vehicle, and licensed drivers who are 18 or older
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Background check required; do NOT apply if you have serious driving violations or DWI/DUI charges
