Updated: Sep 21, 2023
Saves animals from high-kill shelters
AREA - DMV
AGE RANGE - 14 and above
What is Last Chance Animal Rescue?
Last Chance Animal Rescue operates in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia. They take in cats and dogs from more than 50 high-kill shelters in 12 states and provide disaster-relief services for pets. They partner with more than 30 PetSmart and Petco stores in the region and provide full service in-store cat adoptions.
Last Chance rescues and re-homes about 10,000 pets annually, and since 1999, they've provided loving homes for more than 100,000 cats and dogs.
How do I volunteer?
There are many ways to volunteer helping pets with Last Chance Animal Rescue, including fostering pets, helping at adoption centers, dog walkers, and animal transportation.
You can volunteer in a shelter, off-site, or even from the comfort of your home. Whether you want to help Last Chance’s animals daily or once in a while, they have opportunities for everyone! You can also reach out directly to their email.
If you love pets and want to help them find their forever home, this could be a great place for you!
Feel free to share extra information and personal experiences in the comments below, or head over to the forum!