DARBSTER KITTY

Volunteer & Foster

Darbster Rescue sincerely appreciates the dedication and loyalty of our community volunteers. Without you, we could not provide the same level of care and compassion that the animals we shelter so greatly deserve. To help us in our mission to ensure that each animal we rescue receives the best possible environment while they await their forever homes, we need volunteers for cat and kitten socialization, general cleaning, fostering, and more.

To join our community of fosters and volunteers, complete the relevant application below.

Foster Care

What is a Foster?
A Foster provides a temporary home for kittens and/or dogs, until they are ready for adoption. Fostering an animal requires a more significant commitment than volunteering at the shelter.

How long can I be a Foster?
Fostering can last anywhere from a few days to a few months, depending on the needs of the animal. We always have a need for foster homes throughout the year.

What costs will I be responsible for?
Darbster Kitty will provide you with all of the supplies you will need to care for the foster animal. This includes medications, follow-up veterinary visits, food, litter, bedding, bowls, crates, collars and leashes. Fosters are responsible for transportation to and from the shelter for check-ups and medical care.

What requirements are we looking for?
Fosters must be at least 18 years old or have an adult in the household who will be the primary caregiver. If fostering a dog, all dogs must be kept on a leash or supervised in an enclosed area when outside. Cats and kittens must be kept inside at all times. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Foster Application

Kitten Care

Benefits of Volunteering:

Develop new skills while exploring the field of animal care
Meet new people with similar interests
Acquire work experience for future endeavors
Receive support and guidance from professional staff

Essential Capabilities for volunteering include (but are not limited to):

High level of manual dexterity
Use of both hands simultaneously
Ability to tolerate loud noises and unpleasant odors
Average vision
Computer literacy
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to take instruction
Ability to work well with others – staff and volunteers

Volunteer Application

DARBSTER RESCUE

1226 Omar Road
West Palm Beach, Florida 33405

561.459.1587

TAX ID: 27-0879529

DARBSTER DOGGY

109 Dover Road
Chichester, NH 03258

603.635.4495

Adoption Meet and Greet
By Appointment
Daily – Please call to book

Walk-Ins

Tuesday -Sunday: 10am -6pm

Monday: by appointment

DARBSTER KITTY

332 Kelley Street
Manchester, NH 03102

603.856.9233

Adoption Meet and Greet
By Appointment
Daily – please call 603-635-4495 x 1 to set up an appointment outside of walk-in hours

Walk-Ins

Tuesday – Friday: 10am -6pm

Saturday & Sunday: 10am – 4pm

Monday: by appointment

ADOPTION CENTER

1500 S Willow St,
Manchester, NH 03103

603.573.9446

Hours

Monday to Thursday 10AM – 8PM
Friday to Saturday 10AM – 9PM
Sunday 11AM – 6PM

The goal of the Fear Free Shelter Program is to improve the experiences of animals by educating shelter, rescue, and animal welfare employees and volunteers like you about their emotional needs. Learn more >