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perkdoeswork t1_ixrk51n wrote

I volunteer at pawswatch community cat center in Johnston, we do allow minors to volunteer but duties are limited to anything that is NOT opening cages/cleaning cages/changing food/litter

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damionrux t1_ixrz6ih wrote

I was going to suggest that place, my aunt runs that shelter!

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guidebot2 t1_ixscufb wrote

I love that place. Helped us with some feral kittens we had come to our house.

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FoleyisGood t1_ixro78h wrote

Some rescues and shelters look for volunteers to socialize with the cats and get them acclimated to being around people. Basically just sitting in a room with them, which is something minors should be able to do.

Don't take it personally if you get rejections. It's almost always for safety - and probably insurance - reasons.

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LauraPalmersMom430 t1_ixrju78 wrote

Maybe try contacting Ten Lives Cat Rescue, check them out on IG. They do great work, but not sure about if they accept minors for volunteering.

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Dunder72 t1_ixrtdun wrote

Years ago, I filled out a long application for a RI city animal shelter, I checked off I was willing to pick up and clean animal poop. Never heard back. Who says no to someone willing to volunteer to pick up animal crap???

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Distinct-Ad5751 t1_ixs0io6 wrote

I believe Westerly Animal Shelter has minor volunteers if you’re in So County

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Throwaway1231200001 t1_ixtj3wz wrote

Can't say as a minor but Ten Lives has been a home run for the two we've taken in

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worcesterstuart t1_ixtolk6 wrote

Is there an age limited in the states to when you are allowed to volunteer? In england shelters like the RSPCA are happy that any age can volunteer but do state that under 16 that there will be a limited type of work.

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