Animal Coalition of Delaware County
About: Foster-based animal rescue focused on cats and small dogs. No facility—just lots of heart.
Volunteer Vibe: Perfect for planners, fosters, or behind-the-scenes helpers. Admin pros welcome!
Animal Shelter
Events
Administrative
Animal Welfare Association
About: Large South Jersey no‑kill shelter with adoption, education, and wellness programs.
Volunteer Vibe: Support dog walking, cat care, events, or youth programming. Structured, flexible, and high-volume.
Animal Shelter
Therapy Animals
Group-Friendly
Blind Dog Rescue Alliance
About: Rescues and rehomes blind and visually impaired dogs nationwide.
Volunteer Vibe: Patient fosters and transporters welcome—plus admin and adoption support.
Animal Shelter
Administrative
Skills-Based
Brandywine Zoo
About: Small but mighty AZA-accredited zoo in Wilmington with conservation education.
Volunteer Vibe: Engage guests, assist events, or prep enrichment—a people-plus-animals mix.
Events
Wildlife
Neighborhood
Camden Companions Animal Rescue
About: Volunteer cat rescue in Camden focused on TNR, adoptions, and medical care.
Volunteer Vibe: Trap cats, foster kittens, or table at events. Great for TNR rookies and seasoned rescuers alike.
Animal Shelter
Neighborhood
Outdoor
Center for Aquatic Sciences at Adventure Aquarium
About: Delivers marine science education and conservation programming.
Volunteer Vibe: Great for ocean nerds—education support, events, and citizen‑science.
Marine Life
Education
Arts Education
CompAnimals Pet Rescue
About: Focused on saving senior dogs, special-needs pets, and the medically complex.
Volunteer Vibe: Care for older pets, assist with vet runs, or help fundraise for these gentle souls.
Flexible Schedule
Animal Shelter
Administrative
Delaware Council of Wildlife Rehabilitators & Educators
About: A network of licensed wildlife rehabbers and educators across Delaware, focused on native species.
Volunteer Vibe: Prefer it quiet? Support wildlife via education and behind-the-scenes work.
Animal Shelter
Skills-Based
Conservation
Delaware Nature Society
About: Connects students to nature through field trips, camps, and school programs.
Volunteer Vibe: Lead nature education or assist outdoor camps. Training provided, great for naturalists.
Conservation
Wildlife
Group-Friendly
Elmwood Park Zoo
About: Norristown zoo focused on education & conservation with native and exotic species.
Volunteer Vibe: Work with keepers, greet guests, or help education—paws, claws, and smiles.
Wildlife
Events
Conservation
Faithful Friends Animal Society
About: A no-kill shelter providing medical care, rehoming, and advocacy for companion animals.
Volunteer Vibe: Whether you're walking dogs, cuddling cats, or helping at events, your compassion goes a long way.
Animal Shelter
Events
Public Interest
Fishtails Animal Rescue
About: Vet-founded in South Philly, Fishtails rescues medically needy animals other shelters reject.
Volunteer Vibe: For medical-minded animal lovers who want to help the underdog—or undercat. Inspiring and hands-on.
Animal Shelter
Flexible Schedule
Training Required
Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary
About: A quirky South Jersey farm sanctuary with 600+ rescued animals—everything from alpacas to emus.
Volunteer Vibe: Get muddy with goats, feed peacocks, or help with tours. It's zany, wholesome chaos.
Animal Shelter
Group-Friendly
Outdoor
Gerald B. Shreiber Pet Therapy Program (Philadelphia)
About: Pairs volunteers & well‑mannered pets with CHOP patients for comfort and smiles.
Volunteer Vibe: You and your pet become a healing duo. Expect indoor visits, lots of smiles, and some paperwork.
Therapy Animals
Recurring
Healthcare Organization
Gloucester County Animal Shelter
About: Provides adoption, spay/neuter, and rescue services for Gloucester County pets in need.
Volunteer Vibe: Classic shelter work—dog walking, cat cuddling, and cleaning—but with a strong community vibe.
Animal Shelter
Neighborhood
Animal Welfare
Grass Roots Rescue
About: Volunteer dog rescue saving high‑risk shelter pups via fosters and adoptions.
Volunteer Vibe: Ideal for social media whizzes, event helpers, or folks looking to foster a pup in need.
Animal Shelter
Events
Flexible Schedule
Green Street Rescue
About: Rescues and rehomes Philly’s street cats.
Volunteer Vibe: Fosters, trappers, transporters, and adoption day helpers.
Animal Shelter
Neighborhood
Animal Welfare
Hand2Paw
About: Connects youth facing housing insecurity with shelter animals—mutual healing.
Volunteer Vibe: Help train, walk, and socialize rescue animals while supporting youth development. Powerful stuff.
Animal Shelter
Events
Youth Programs
Hart 2 Heart Animal Rescue
About: Foster-based rescue placing South Jersey dogs & cats from regional shelters into homes.
Volunteer Vibe: Foster support, transport, or adoption help—flexible roles for mobile folks.
Animal Shelter
Administrative
Events
Humane Society of Atlantic County
About: Provides animal rescue, affordable veterinary care, and spay/neuter services.
Volunteer Vibe: Help with kennel cleaning, animal socialization, or event staffing. Great for first-timers.
Animal Shelter
Group-Friendly
Flexible Schedule
Kitty Cottage
About: Cage‑free cat shelter with homelike rooms where adoptable cats await families.
Volunteer Vibe: Socialize cats, help at events, or assist with cleaning—cat heaven with purpose.
Animal Shelter
Skills-Based
Recurring
LaMancha Animal Rescue
About: Chester County rescue for dogs, cats, and farm animals—second chances for hard cases.
Volunteer Vibe: Walk dogs or muck stalls—muddy boots, happy hearts. For animal lovers who don’t mind dirt.
Animal Shelter
Farm Animals
Neighborhood
Main Line Animal Rescue
About: Sprawling Chester County rescue focused on rehab, adoption, and advocacy.
Volunteer Vibe: Clean, care for, and walk dogs and cats at a big campus—best for stamina.
Animal Shelter
Group-Friendly
Events
Marine Mammal Stranding Center
About: Rescues stranded seals, dolphins, and sea turtles on the NJ coast—then returns them to the wild.
Volunteer Vibe: Prep fish buckets, monitor strandings, or help educate. Great for ocean lovers.
Marine Life
Youth Programs
Conservation
Morris Animal Refuge
About: One of the nation’s oldest shelters, rehoming cats & dogs and offering affordable care.
Volunteer Vibe: Clean, cuddle, and support adoption efforts. You’ll be up close and personal with furry friends.
Events
Animal Shelter
Neighborhood
Paws Give Me Purpose Inc.
About: Dedicated to helping special-needs, seniors, and animals live out their lives in comfort & dignity.
Volunteer Vibe: Help with transport, social media, or fundraising. Hands-on support mostly for experienced fosters.
Animal Shelter
Skills-Based
Animal Welfare
Pennsylvania SPCA
About: City shelter & cruelty investigations; adoptions and veterinary care.
Volunteer Vibe: Help in nearly every way. Walking dogs, socializing cats, or assisting in vet care with training.
Animal Shelter
Group-Friendly
Neighborhood
Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society
About: Shelters, clinics, and fosters improving the lives of Philly’s pets & people.
Volunteer Vibe: Help at clinics or shelters, or foster from home. There’s a fit for every skill set and schedule.
Animal Shelter
Events
Administrative
Philadelphia Zoo
About: America’s first zoo, offering care, education, and conservation for animals across the globe.
Volunteer Vibe: Welcome guests or assist education programs—ideal for people-loving animal fans.
Wildlife
Recurring
Youth Programs
Project MEOW
About: Project MEOW traps, neuters, and return community cats. Grassroots, passionate, and scrapy.
Volunteer Vibe: Get your paws dirty! TNR work, outreach, and plenty of teamwork make this a grassroots gem.
Animal Shelter
Administrative
Events
Providence Animal Center
About: Shelter saving pets with adoptions, medical care, and behavior support in Delco and beyond.
Volunteer Vibe: From dog walking to laundry—pitch in everywhere. Small help goes a long way here.
Animal Shelter
Flexible Schedule
Neighborhood
Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines
About: America’s oldest horse sanctuary, giving senior horses a peaceful retirement in Montgomery County.
Volunteer Vibe: Groom majestic horses, tidy barns, or help with tours. Ideal for calm energy and steady hands.
Animal Shelter
Administrative
Farm Animals
Sebastian Riding Associates
About: Offers equine-assisted therapy for individuals with physical, emotional, or cognitive disabilities.
Volunteer Vibe: Support riders, groom horses, or help with events. No horse experience needed — just heart.
Events
Farm Animals
Recurring
Street Tails Animal Rescue
About: Focuses on the most vulnerable dogs and cats, including those with medical needs.
Volunteer Vibe: Walk dogs, clean kennels, or just get slobbered on by a pup who thinks you’re the best human ever.
Animal Shelter
Events
Skills-Based
The Barnyard Sanctuary
About: A rescue dedicated to saving abused and abandoned farm animals—everything from pigs to peacocks.
Volunteer Vibe: Muck stalls, feed goats, and help retired livestock—muddy boots, happy work.
Animal Shelter
Farm Animals
Outdoor
Tiny Paws Rescue
About: Tiny Paws helps the littlest pets - rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and other small critters.
Volunteer Vibe: Help out by fostering fluffballs, assisting with social media, or educating the public at events.
Animal Shelter
Events
Wellness
Tri‑State Bird Rescue & Research
About: Leading avian rehab center providing urgent care so injured wild birds can fly again.
Volunteer Vibe: Feathers, formula, flight checks—support emergency bird care or prep food during crises.
Conservation
Animal Shelter
Wildlife
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
About: This refuge has 171 acres of trails/habitats and treats thousands of injured wild animals annually.
Volunteer Vibe: Feed orphaned owlets, clean enclosures, support eco-education. Weekends and group volunteer days.
Wildlife
Events
Group-Friendly
Woodlands Wildlife Refuge
About: Cares for and releases injured/orphaned NJ wildlife, with education at its core.
Volunteer Vibe: Rehab raccoons, prep snacks, and help wild patients heal—messy and meaningful.
Wildlife
Recurring
Animal Shelter