For those of you who are under 18 and want to volunteer at a local shelter - you should give them a call. Some shelters have programs for youth volunteers. Sometimes they help as handlers with training classes, sometimes they help with socialization, sometimes they use youth volunteers to just sit and read to the dogs (calming methods). Some shelters do not allow youth volunteers - but many do.

It is a rewarding experience and it is so gratifying when you see these dogs go to new forever homes. (Not to mention the fact that it always looks good when you start job hunting for the first time).

Many shelters need volunteers in the evenings as well, so even if you can't do things on the weekends, you might still be able to volunteer.

Binka_nugget - great pictures!! All beautiful pups.