Cat Handler

We are currently seeking individuals to help with cats - all shifts 7 days a week rotating

Job Objective: To assist caregiver staff with providing much needed one-on-one attention and love for shelter cats. The more attention and activity the cats receive, the happier they become, thus improving their chances for positive adoption. 

Job Description: responsibilities can include: Clean kennels and litter boxes, laundry, and lift up to 25 pounds.  Hold, pet or play with cats. Communicate with cats in a gentle, non-threatening manner. Assist the public with questions regarding cats. Show cats for adoption visits if instructed by the adoptions team.  Sweeping the floors.

General Training required: Fear Free Shelters Online Course, Cat handler mentor training/shadowing up to 3 sessions.

Cat handler classroom training Qualifications: Volunteer must have the ability to interact with the public in a courteous and respectful manner, even in stressful situations. He/she must also have the ability to communicate well and follow directives with minimal supervision. He/she must be gentle and patient when working with cats.

We are a Non Profit and our operations is being a Homeless Shelter for People with their Dogs or Domestic Violence survivors with their Dogs who need a place to stay till they get back into a permanent housing situation with our network of partners