Looking to volunteer in the new year? Volunteers play a pivotal role in providing the best possible experience for our animals.
You can choose from a few different volunteer areas suitable for varying skills, ages, and physical abilities:
Dog walking
Canine courtyard
Reading or playing music to the dogs
Cat socialization & enrichment
Cleaning/laundry & maintenance
Public outreach events
Fostering
Fundraising & administrative support
Reading or playing music for the dogs and cat socialization are options that anyone can do, while more physical volunteer roles include courtyard and dog walking. Dog walking is a crucial part in getting dogs adopted and the area where we always need volunteers the most. We tailor a list of dogs for each volunteer depending on their strength and experience.
Do you love to clean? Help us with our laundry to ensure our animals have comfortable, clean blankets and towels. Love striking up conversations? Volunteer at our community fundraisers and adoption events and talk to members of the public while showing off an adoptable animal. Want to stay at home? Fostering is a great option to provide care for an animal off-site. We need medical fosters, puppy/kitten litter fosters, and fosters for those animals unable to thrive in the shelter environment.
Volunteering not only benefits our animals but is a very rewarding experience. Many volunteers share happy tales of seeing changes for the better in timid and traumatized animals.
Volunteering also builds a sense of community with other humans! Volunteering is a great way to make lasting friendships with other animal lovers.
We’re flexible with our time commitment. If you’re able to spend just a couple hours a week with us, we can find a role that fits. Apply at the link below.
Roscoe, formerly Edward, was recently adopted after spending 8 months at VVHS! His adopters, James and Pamela, gave us an update below that makes us so happy to hear!
“We can’t believe that no one had adopted Roscoe, a small boxer mix, during the eight months that he was at your facility. We had zeroed in on him (and one other potential adoption candidate) on your online site, so we brought Oliver, a rat terrier mix who we had adopted from VVHS in 2023, with us to test their compatibility. While Roscoe and Oliver were a little stand-offish at first, they quickly warmed up to one another and had a fun time in the play area. That, and the fact that Roscoe was exuberantly friendly to us from the start, convinced us that he would be a perfect fit in our household.
“Roscoe has transitioned to home life beautifully. He was already housebroken despite his long stay at the humane society, and he has been quick to learn basic commands. He has his own bed and fluffy blanket, and he immediately made himself at home with the stuffed animals in the dogs’ toy box (which they all – including our other rat terrier mix, Herman – share). We have just bought him a warm coat for outings in the colder weather, since boxers tend to have difficulty generating sufficient body heat in the wintertime, and he actually enjoys wearing it on walks.
“He loves going out with his new “pack” and prances as he walks on his leash. Roscoe is extremely affectionate and is amazingly demonstrative with us – He has a deceptively long tongue and will give us a good face-washing while putting on his leash if we are not prepared. We were happy to give him a new forever home as a present for the holidays, and he has been a perfect Christmas present for us as well.”
Michael “Mick” Burnett Joins VVHS Board
Born and raised in Michigan, Mick earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work, and an MBA in Healthcare Administration, forming a solid foundation for his long career in mission-driven work. Mick has held several senior leadership roles in the healthcare sector, including Vice President of Business Development, Chief Strategy Officer, and Chief Philanthropy Officer. He also served as President of a large nonprofit foundation supporting critical medical services in an urban community. Throughout his career, Mick has participated on numerous community boards, committees, and special task force groups, consistently lending his expertise to strengthen organizations and expand their impact. Mick, shown here with Boone, is our new VVHS Treasurer and we are very happy to have him!
Purchase Paint to Help Our Animals on Saturday, February 7th!
A fresh coat of paint can completely transform your home, and winter is the perfect season to tackle indoor updates. ACE Hardware in Cottonwood will donate 10% of paint sales every first Saturday of the month to the Verde Valley Humane Society.
With a paint studio that rivals anything in Cottonwood or Sedona, ACE Hardware makes it easy to plan and complete your next painting project.
Mark your calendar, plan your project, and shop for paint on the first Saturday of each month to help support animals in need. No need to mention VVHS at checkout to ensure your donation.
ACE Hardware Cottonwood is located at 545 S. 12th St. near the intersection of 89A & 12th St.
Monthly Shelter Facts
Meet Our Featured Pet to Adopt, Cane!
Meet Cane: the squishy-faced heart-stealer you didn’t know you needed!
If you’re looking for a young, adorable goofball with a face you just have to kiss, then Cane is your guy. This big boy enjoys his walks, lives life with pure joy, and is searching for an active home that can keep up with his happy, adventurous spirit.
Cane is guaranteed to make you smile with his silly antics, playful personality, and attention-seeking charm. He’s friendly, social, and happy to meet any potential doggie siblings—because more friends = more fun! If you’re ready for a lovable, squishy-faced adventure buddy who will follow you everywhere and steal your heart, give us a call to meet Cane at (928) 634-7387.
Save the Date for Bark & Brew!
Mark your calendars for a paws-itively great evening supporting local shelter pets! Smelter Town Brewery is hosting a Bark and Brew event benefiting VVHS.What To Know:
• $1 from every pint sold goes directly to Verde Valley Humane Society
• Additional donation opportunities available
• Raffle prizes you won’t want to miss
• You will also be able to view a current list of adoptable pets looking for their forever homes
Come enjoy great beer, support an amazing cause, and help make tails wag!
Wednesday, February 18 from 2–8 PM
Located at Smelter Town Brewery
921 Main St., Suite A, Clarkdale, AZ
January Wishlist
Our website has a lengthy list of items that we always need. This month, we are especially in need of:
2-3 gallon stainless steel water buckets
FIDA rope slip training leashes (specifically FIDA brand)
Martingale collars size small
Paper towels (any brand)
Bleach tablets (any brand)
Some items may be ordered directly off Amazon and shipped to the shelter. There is a link to our Amazon Wish List on our wish list page: verdevalleyhumane.org/donate/wish-list/
If you want to donate items but aren’t sure what we need, call (928) 634-7387 and we can help you decide. All donations are tax-deductible.
