Busy Leitrim animal shelter seeks volunteers to help care for dogs and cats
The volunteers will be required for dog walking, socialising with animals, basic training and enrichment, general organising and spending time with the cats in the cattery.
The volunteers are required to be physically fit due to the strenuous and hands-on work.
The volunteer should also be able to take instruction and follow safety guidelines, be reliable and consistent with availability and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Due to its rural location, the shelter advises that it is essential for volunteers to have their own transportation.
Volunteers will be required from 9am to 12noon, on weekdays and/or weekends while regular commitment to set days is required.
While weekend slots will fill up quickly, if you're available during weekdays, the centre said the volunteer's time will be incredibly invaluable to the animals and team.
A spokesperson said, 'If you've already contacted us in the past, thank you for your patience. we'll be replying to all past enquiries in the coming weeks.
'Thank you for considering joining us in the care and rehabilitation of our animals.
"Whether you're walking dogs, cuddling cats, or keeping their spaces clean, your time and energy truly make a difference.'
To volunteer, contact leitrimanimalwelfare@gmail.com.
The centre at Barraghmore, Drumkeerin is the county's only animal shelter and has been a lifeline to abandoned, lost and neglected animals for over 28 years.
The centre has helped 76 dogs seeking new homes in the first six months of this year.
Many of the dogs arrived at Leitrim Animal Welfare Centre in poor condition and described as 'skin and bones.'
Along with the dogs, since the end of May, the centre has welcomed 22 cats despite their cattery still being under construction.
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