(North Animal Campus) Cat Caretaker  

Cat Caretaker – Give Shelter Cats the Comfort They Deserve

Be the calm, caring presence that helps shy, sweet, or spunky cats find their way home.

Shelter life can be overwhelming for cats — strange smells, loud noises, and unfamiliar routines. As a Cat Caretaker Volunteer, your attention, compassion, and care bring comfort, healing, and hope to our feline residents. Whether you're cleaning kennels, refilling water bowls, or simply sitting with a timid cat who needs a gentle friend, you're making a real difference — every single shift.

Who We’re Looking For
This role is ideal for volunteers who:

• Are calm, patient, and comfortable around cats of all temperaments

• Are detail-oriented and able to follow sanitation and safety protocols

• Enjoy quiet, meaningful one-on-one time with animals

• Want to make a consistent, hands-on difference in the lives of shelter cats

• Can commit to a routine shift and work as part of a supportive team

Responsibilities

• Clean and reset cat kennels to maintain a safe, hygienic, and cozy space

• Refill food, water, and litter to meet the cats' daily needs

• Provide companionship through playtime, petting, and calm presence

• Observe and report any behavior or medical concerns to staff

• Assist staff with basic care tasks, including medication (if trained/approved)

• Support socialization efforts to help shy or fearful cats become more adoptable

• Follow all handling guidelines to ensure your safety and the cats’ well-being

The Impact
Your presence directly improves the lives of shelter cats. Clean kennels reduce illness. Daily interaction helps cats feel safe, confident, and visible to adopters. Gentle grooming or a quiet cuddle session can be the difference between a cat hiding in the back of a kennel or confidently stepping forward when a potential adopter stops by.

You’re not just cleaning a kennel — you’re giving cats the dignity, comfort, and care they deserve until their forever family walks through the door.

What you need to get started:

• Animal Health Training - Animal Health 

• Animal Handling - Animal Handling

• Animal Behavior Training - Animal Behavior

• Cat Caretaker Training - Cat Caretaker

Volunteer duties, access and privileges are only valid for the duration of the assigned shift in which they have chosen on the on-line volunteer scheduling system. There is a 15-minute grace period before and after each shift so that the volunteer may prepare and/or end their volunteer assignments.