Make a Difference at LCAS!

Volunteer or Foster

Have extra time and love to give? We’d love your help supporting the animals in our care!

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Ready to Join Us?

Complete our volunteer or foster application to get started! Please note, we’re a busy shelter, so application reviews may take some time. We appreciate your patience and encourage you to visit and meet the animals—they’ll love the extra attention (and treats!).

Volunteer Opportunities for All Ages

Daily Tasks

Help with laundry, dishes, and cleaning—just like at home, our animals go through lots of dishes and blankets!

Spend Time with the Animals

Even 15 minutes of your time can brighten their day. Kids are welcome to bring books and read to the animals.

Enrichment Activities

Assist with making special treats and providing enrichment to keep the animals happy and engaged.

Dog Walks & Transport

Trained volunteers can take certain shelter dogs for off-site walks or assist with transportation.

Become a Foster

Open your home to an animal in need. Fostering provides a loving, temporary environment while freeing up space at the shelter. Have you ever thought, “I love kittens!” or “I want to help a shelter dog?” Then fostering might be perfect for you!

The Lewis Clark Animal Shelter has a growing kitten foster program and is always looking for caring individuals to join. Fostering is like babysitting for shelter animals—providing a safe, loving temporary home for kittens, puppies, or dogs who need short-term care.

What You’ll Need:

  • A little time
  • A small space
  • A big heart to care for these special animals

What You’ll Do

Care for kittens, puppies, or shelter dogs for a few days or weeks. Kitten fosters even get to name their furry little guests!

What We Provide

LCAS will supply everything you need—food, litter, toys, and support!

Ready to learn more? Contact our Foster Coordinator at foster@lcshelter.org or call (208) 746-1623.

Wagging Tails, Happy Hearts

Join Our Mission for Animal Rescue

At Lewis Clark Animal Shelter, we believe that compassion has the power to change lives. Every animal deserves a loving home, and we are committed to making that a reality. As a nonprofit organization, we truly couldn’t do it without the support of our wonderful and caring community members.
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