A.S.K. provides lifelong refuge, health care, rehabilitation, enrichment and love to previously neglected chained dogs on 100 rural acres and through foster homes. If you don’t have a dog, or have the ability to keep your family companions separate, you may be able to help us through fostering!
There are many ways for individuals of all ages to volunteer time and talent, including as a volunteer for one-time events such as community events or work days, in the woods as a Mentor-in-Training, on one of our Board Committees or as a Board Member.
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Volunteer to help out at the Wishbone House thrift shop and cage-free cat petting rooms. Help us put on our low-cost spay and neuter clinic at Wishbone House. Assist with adoption events and fundraisers in the community. Volunteers also help out in the Pet food pantry. Those handling animals must be 18 years and older,…
Our foster program allows our highly adoptable cats and dogs to be housed for longer periods than practical within the shelter while they await forever homes. We are looking for people who can provide a positive experience for the pet and are willing to participate in their development and adoption. We cover all medical expenses…
We have several events throughout the year including Art Hops, Hot Glass Cold Beer, and the annual Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff. Greeters, sales, helping with refreshments… our volunteers contribute to the success of our events!
Volunteers assist with transportation to other shelters, rescues and foster homes and vet or grooming appointments. Volunteers may assist with dog walking and exercise programs for the cats and dogs. Animal care, kennel and yard cleaning, and animal feeding are also critical tasks. Those handling animals must be 18 years and older, however, we have…
Assist with group events including greeters, giving tours of the studios.
Spark your creativity in our new volunteer program! WSG is pleased to announce “Spark,” a new volunteer group dedicated to creating a line of handmade fused glass items which will be sold in the WSG Gallery. Starting with a winter holiday theme, the projects will include colorful ornaments and small functional items.