Cat Caretaker - Mounds Adoption Center

Like cats?
We want YOU!

The Friends of Noah Adoption Center for Cats (located inside of Mounds Pet Food Warehouse - Janesville) NEEDS YOUR HELP!

Volunteer’s duties will include:

• Play with cats and kittens!

• Basic physical care of the cats’ living areas including:
  • Scooping litter boxes
  • Cleaning kennels
  • Providing fresh linens if soiled
  • Ensure adequate food/water supplies.

• Interact with the public!
  •Receive the public in a welcoming and maintain a safe and positive environment for the cats.

Friends of Noah is at Mounds 7 days a week (depending on their store hours). Shift hours are normally 2 or 2 1/2 hours. Scheduled hours are currently as follows (but willing to be flexible with the right person):

• Monday - Friday: 5-7pm

• Weekends: 10 - 2:30pm and 2 - 4:30pm

**We are currently filling shifts for:
Friday evenings
Saturday mornings - every other
Sunday mornings - every other

Can you commit to just one shift per month? Fill out the application below and someone will be in touch!

Questions? Contact us below and our Adoption Center Coordinator will be in touch!

Animal Intake Coordinator - Dogs

This Animal Intake Coordinator (AIC) is a volunteer position. The AIC will:

1. Take all incoming calls for surrender requests and work with other shelters if the need arises.

2. Arrange intake of dogs to perspective fosters, if available

3. Meet dogs ( if possible) and do an inquiry form. Once a dog is taken in, a Medical Intake Form will need to be filled out. This form will need to be sent to Rhonda Karlen and the Veterinarian you will be using. Any previous medical records should be obtained (if possible).

4.Place dog in a foster home. Field questions and concerns that may arise.

5. Put the dog on Petfinder (when ready). The AIC will also do background and reference checks on potential adopters. Once complete, the application will be forwarded to the foster for approval.

6. Will have all necessary records and adoption application ready at the time of adoption.

7. Will interview potential foster homes and (if accepted) will prepare the Foster Contract for signing and supply the Foster Handbook.

If interested, or for additional information, please email Emily Dysktra.

Foster

Friends of Noah's foster parents provide temporary care for cats and dogs in Rock County. Some animals need as little as two weeks of care, while others may need care for many months. 

Fostering is flexible enough for most lifestyles and Friends of Noah will custom-match the animals to each foster home. By offering your time, energy and home to an animal in need, you prepare the animal for adoption into a permanent home.

Unfortunately, there are always more animals in need than fosters, so we are constantly looking for good foster candidates.  Here is a list of Frequently Asked Questions for consideration.

If you are interested in learning more about fostering for Friends of Noah, please complete this application indicating your preference.  One of our foster coordinators will get in touch with you to explore the opportunity!  

Fundraising Coordinator

Do you love to organize events? As a non-profit animal rescue, Friends of Noah holds events (small and large) throughout the year to connect with our followers and raise money for the organization.

This person(s) will:

• Raise awareness of the organizations work, goals, and financial needs.

• Organize activities to raise funds and/or solicit monetary donations for Friends of Noah.

• Work with the Board of Directors and Marketing Manager to develop these activities.

Want more info? We’d love to chat with you!

Respite Care Provider

Want to help the animals but aren't sure about making a commitment to fostering? Be a Respite Care provider! Respite Care provides short-term assistance to our fosters who need to go out of town.

All you need to do is provide love and shelter. Friends of Noah will provide food, toys, crates, and all that is necessary.

Interested in being a Cat Respite Care Provider? Please fill out this application. Those interested in being a Canine Respite Care Provider should fill out this application.

Community Outreach Volunteers

We are always looking for volunteers to work Community Events! These local events are a great way to connect with the communities we serve. Volunteers at these events commonly:

• Set up and/or take down:
  Depending on the event, set up/take down may involve a table & chairs, pop-up canopy tent (outdoor events), set-up of a small game, tablecloth, and brochures. All items are provided by Friends of Noah.

• Kids game : normally ‘Spin the Wheel’ or ‘Plinko’ where the child wins a prize. Prizes are provided by Friends of Noah.

• General Discussion: Provide brochures and business cards as necessary. General discussion of our programs as appropriate (CAFE, SAFE, NAF) or direct them to this website.

• ‘Shifts’ are typically 2-3 hours depending on the event.

• Events are held monthly at Mounds (inside). A full list of upcoming events can be found on the Events page. Sign-up opportunities will be posted on each event. Questions? Please email Dawn Espinosa.

There is no minimum commitment to being a Friends of Noah volunteer. Make a difference in the life of a rescue animal and help out today!

Need another reason? All volunteers will receive a FREE Friends of Noah T-shirt!!

Laundry

Yes, even a rescue has laundry needs!

The Adoption Center has reusable bedding that needs to be laundered (washed and dried) on a weekly basis. In a typical week, this averages to be one load of laundry.

Laundry is picked up from Mounds-Janesville and returned when completed.

’Dirty’ laundry is kept upstairs in a laundry basket. Once clean, laundry is taken back to Mounds and placed on the shelves.

Transport Drivers

Do you have a reliable method of transportation? Auto insurance? Friends of Noah could use your help!

Animal Transport:

• Transfer rescue animals (cats and dogs) from high-kill shelters to local foster homes.

• Take rescue animals (cats/dogs) to veterinary or other appointments

• Ability to lift animals into a vehicle a huge plus.

• This person(s) will work closely our Canine and Feline Intake Coordinators.

General Transport

• Pick up large quantities of pet food and other items for fosters and/or CAFE programs

• Comfortable traveling to the greater Chicago area is a plus!

• Truck and trailer are not required (but helpful!) A U-Haul will be provided as needed.

If interested, or for more information, click HERE to contact us!

Please note….mileage is reimbursable following the IRS guidelines. In 2023, this amount is $.14/per mile.