There are volunteer opportunities at Last Chance Animal Rescue inside the shelter, off-site, or even from the comfort of your home. Whether you want to help Last Chance’s animals daily or once in a while, we have opportunities for everyone! Our ability to save 8,000 to 10,000 animals a year would not be possible without the continued support and dedication of our volunteer team. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact LCAR’s volunteer coordinator at volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org or (301) 885-8538.
Volunteer
Cat Adoption Centers
Last Chance has cats and kittens in 30 PetSmart and Petco Adoption Centers in Maryland and Virginia.
Volunteers in our adoption centers help care for and socialize our cats and kittens awaiting their perfect adopter.
If you love cats and have time to commit to working one or more shifts per week, we need you!
You will learn to screen potential adopters, spot the first signs of kitty colds, and more.
A few hours, a love of cats and a keen eye is all it takes.
The hours are flexible and you may choose which adoption center works best for you.
Training is provided at the center.
To volunteer in your local adoption center, fax your completed volunteer agreement to (301) 222-3792 or email it to volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org. For more information on volunteering, call (301) 885-8538.
Maryland Cat Adoption Center Locations
| Location | Address | Phone | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annapolis PetSmart | 2601 Housley Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 | Store Phone (410) 571-8646 | To volunteer at the Annapolis PetSmart, email Lorraine at lorraine.walling72@verizon.net or call LCAR’s volunteer coordinator at (301) 885-8538 |
| Arundel Mills PetSmart | 7663 Arundel Mills Boulevard, Hanover, MD | Store Phone (443) 755-9936 | To volunteer at the Arundel Mills Petsmart, email volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org or call LCAR’s volunteer coordinator at (301) 885-8538 |
| Bethesda PetSmart | 6800 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD | Store Phone (240) 497-1350 | To volunteer at the Bethesda PetSmart, email volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org or call LCAR’s volunteer coordinator at (301) 885-8538 |
| Bowie PetSmart | 4500 Mitchellville Road, Bowie, MD 20716 | Store Phone (301) 352-7286 | To volunteer at the Bowie PetSmart, email volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org or call LCAR’s volunteer coordinator at (301) 885-8538 |
| Catonsville PetSmart | 6501 C Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville, MD 21228 | Store Phone (410) 747-8570 | To volunteer at the Catonsville PetSmart, email volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org or call LCAR’s volunteer coordinator at (301) 885-8538 |
| Columbia PetSmart | 9041 Snowden Square Dr, Columbia, MD 21045 | Store Phone (410) 312-0950 | To volunteer at the Columbia PetSmart, email volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org or call LCAR’s volunteer coordinator at (301) 885-8538 |
| Dunkirk PetSmart | 10400 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk, MD 20754 | Store Phone (410) 257-1743 | To volunteer at the Dunkirk PetSmart, email volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org or call LCAR’s volunteer coordinator at (301) 885-8538 |
| Gaithersburg PetSmart | 218 Kentlands Boulevard, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 | Store Phone (301) 977-9677 | To volunteer at the Gaithersburg PetSmart, email kpcichetti@gmail.com or call LCAR’s volunteer coordinator at (301) 885-8538 |
| Glen Bernie- Moutain Road PetSmart | 24 Mountain Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21060 | Store Phone (410) 766-7190 | To volunteer at the Glen Bernie Mountain Road PetSmart, email volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org or call LCAR’s volunteer coordinator at (301) 885-8538 |
| Greenbelt PetSmart | 7475 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 | Store phone (301) 220-1295 | To volunteer at the Greenbelt Petsmart, email volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org or call LCAR’s volunteer coordinator at (301) 885-8538 |
| Last Chance Animal Rescue | 8500 Bensville Road, Waldorf, MD 20603 | Office Phone (301) 274-9409 | To volunteer at Last Chance Animal Rescue, email volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org or call LCAR’s volunteer coordinator at (301) 885-8538 |
| Laurel PetSmart | 13600 Baltimore Avenue, Laurel, MD 20707 | Store Phone (301) 497-3253 | To volunteer at the Laurel PetSmart, email volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org or call LCAR’s volunteer coordinator at (301) 885-8538 |
| Owings Mills PetSmart | 10240 Mill Run Cir Suite #102, Owings Mills, MD 21117 | Store phone (410) 413-4087 | To volunteer at the Owings Mills PetSmart, email volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org or call LCAR’s volunteer coordinator at (301) 885-8538 |
| Rockville PetSmart | 5154 Nicholson Lane, Kensington, MD 20895 | Store Phone (301) 770-1343 | To volunteer at the Rockville PetSmart, email Kathy at emmypie2@aol.com or call LCAR’s volunteer coordinator at (301) 885-8538 |
| Rockville Petco | 1507 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852 | Store Phone (301) 984-9733 | To volunteer at the Rockville Petco, email volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org or call LCAR’s volunteer coordinator at (301) 885-8538 |
| Waldorf PetSmart | 3045 Festival Way, Waldorf, MD 20601 | Store Phone (301) 705-5308 | To volunteer at the Waldorf PetSmart, email Dan Robinson at vegandcr@inbox.com or call LCAR’s volunteer coordinator at (301) 885-8538 |
| Westminster PetSmart | 625 Baltimore Boulevard, Westminster, MD 21157 | Store Phone (410) 751-9380 | To volunteer at the Wesminster PetSmart, email volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org or call LCAR’s volunteer coordinator at (301) 885-8538 |
| White Marsh PetSmart | 9921 Pulaski Hwy Baltimore, MD 21220 | Store Phone (410) 687-6101 | To volunteer at the White Marsh PetSmart, email volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org or call LCAR’s volunteer coordinator at (301) 885-8538 |
Virginia Cat Adoption Center Locations
| Location | Address | Phone | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria PetSmart | 3351 Jefferson Davis Highway, Alexandria, VA | Store Phone (703) 887-9461 | To volunteer at the Alexandria PetSmart, email volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org or call LCAR’s volunteer coordinator at (301) 885-8538 |
| Falls Church PetSmart | 6100 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church, VA 22044 | Store Phone (703) 536-2708 | To volunteer at the Falls Church PetSmart, email volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org or call LCAR’s volunteer coordinator at (301) 885-8538 |
| Manassas PetSmart | 9970 Sowder Village Square, Manassas, VA 20109 | Store Phone (703) 396-8631 | To volunteer at Manasas PetSmart, email volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org or call 885-8538 | Manassas PetSmart (Location 2) | 10834 Sudley Manor Drive, Manassas, VA | Store Phone (703) 335-1755 | To volunteer at Manassas PetSmart, email volunteer@lastchancenanimalrescue.org or call 301-885-8538 |
| Reston PetSmart | 11860 Spectrum Center, Reston, VA 20190 | Store Phone (703) 796-0656 | To volunteer at the Reston PetSmart, email volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org or call LCAR’s volunteer coordinator at (301) 885-8538 |
| South Alexandria PetSmart | 7690 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA | Store Phone (703) 721-0650 | To volunteer at the South Alexandria PetSmart, email volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org or call LCAR’s volunteer coordinator at (301) 885-8538 |
| Stafford PetSmart | 1160 Stafford Market Place, Stafford, VA 22556 | Store Phone (540) 658-9272 | To volunteer at the Stafford PetSmart, email volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org or call LCAR’s volunteer coordinator at (301) 885-8538 |
D.C. Cat Adoption Center Locations
| Location | Address | Phone | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East D.C. PetSmart | 24 Market St., N.E. Washington D.C. 20018 | To volunteer at the North East D.C. PetSmart, email volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org or call LCAR’s volunteer coordinator at (301) 885-8538 |
Volunteer Agreement Forms
PetSmart – Click here to download DOC or Click here to download PDF (mobile friendly)
PETCO – Click here to download or Click here to download PDF (mobile friendly)
Dog Walkers
As the Last Chance dog adoption program expands, we need volunteers to assist with dogs and puppies at our rescue.
Volunteers walk the pups to ensure they are getting the proper exercise, playtime and of course love and socialization. Morning, lunch and evening shifts are available seven days a week.
The rescue is located at 8500 Bensville Road, Waldorf, MD 20603.
If you love dogs and live or work close by and have a little time to spare, please email volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org or call (301) 885-8538.
Off-Site Adoption Events
Last Chance participates in dog adoption events every Saturday and always need extra hands. Weekend volunteers work primarily with Last Chance dogs and puppies in need of loving homes. Volunteers are responsible for meeting potential adopters, answering their questions, as well as walking, playing and cuddling the pups. Volunteers must be 16 years of age and must sign up to participate by 4 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the event. To volunteer, please email volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org or call (301) 885-8538.
Animal Transporters
Transporting animals can be very time consuming and we need a team of reliable transport volunteers. Volunteer animal transporters drive our animals to adoption events and deliver animals from other shelters to the safety of our rescue. To volunteer for the transport team, please email volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org or call (301) 885-8538.
Horse Volunteer Application
To download and print the form, click here.
To fill out and submit the application online, click here.
Foster
Foster Opportunities: Cats and Dogs
All Last Chance animals want to find loving permanent homes. However, some animals such as tiny puppies and kittens need a loving temporary foster home until they are ready for adoption. If you are interested in opening your home to an animal or two in need, email foster@lastchanceanimalrescue.org or call (240) 412-5751.
Bottle Baby Project: Kittens
Every year, especially during the breeding season which spans from March to October, shelters are overwhelmed with orphaned, un-weaned kittens. Without foster homes, thousands of these kittens will be euthanized because shelters cannot provide the around the clock care these kittens need to survive.
You can help! We need foster parents willing to care for bottle baby kittens, momma cats with kittens, or weaned kittens less than 8 weeks of age in their home. We will train you! We also need animal transporters who can pick up kittens from shelters in Baltimore, Upper Marlboro, Hughesville and Washington and deliver them to Last Chance in Waldorf, MD. To volunteer contact bbp@lastchanceanimalrescue.org. To learn more about this program check out the Bottle Baby Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BottleBabyProject.