Needs From: Volunteer East Tennessee

Hello, we are embarking on a capital campaign to raise funds to build a new shelter.

 

Grant writing help is needed at this time to support this campaign, help with grants for shelter current needs, and grants for our spay/neuter program.

 

Thanks!

 

Join us as we move forward in our quest to build a new shelter for Monroe County Animals.

The current shelter for dogs and cats is in terrible disrepair.  We need to raise a few million dollars to build a new one.

We have many positions available for people to help.  Can you make phone calls?  Marketing experience and branding? Putting packets together?  Events?  Fundraising experience?  Many more as we move through this process.

 

Thanks, and we hope you will join us!

Volunteer - MCFA (monroecountyfriendsofanimals.org)

 

At the Animal Shelter

The animal shelter in Madisonville has a minimum staff.  The animals need more care and attention than the staff can provide.  Some of the  tasks at the shelter are dog walking, cat enrichment, socializing, cleaning, doing laundry, greeters and front desk work.  Volunteering just a few hours a week is a huge help.

Transporting Animals

In an effort to find homes for as many animals as possible, dogs and cats are  transported to rescue destinations, most often out of state, where they are quickly adopted.  Drivers, who can also load and unload the animals, are needed for these transports.

Foster an Animal

Foster homes provide temporary homes for animals in need. 

Adoption Events

Three or four times a year there is an adoption event  (e.g. at a Petsmart store).  Volunteers are needed to tend to the animals throughout the day.  Usually this is  for 3 hours on a Saturday.

Our Mission: “Provide for and continuously improve the health, happiness and fortunes

of the homeless and abandoned cats and dogs in Monroe County”

Monroe County Friends of Animals’ Thrift Store is a major source of revenue supporting our mission.

Shopping
New merchandise arrives daily and is priced to move. Clothing, shoes, furniture, kitchenware, bedding, appliances, books – we’ve got it all. Stop by soon to make sure you get the choice of the best buys. All proceeds go to help the homeless animals of Monroe County. These proceeds help cover medications, medical procedures and much more.

Donations

Donations of items are greatly appreciated and are accepted Wednesday-Saturday from 10am – 3:30pm. Your donations are tax deductible.  If you need help with a pickup, please call the store at (423)-420-3423

Volunteer

We’re always looking for volunteers to help at the store. If you have time, we’d love to have you as part of our “Thrifty Team.”  Stop in sometime and meet our all-volunteer staff.   Learn why they contribute their time and energy to assure better lives for the homeless cats and dogs in our community.  

Duties would include intake of donated items, transport of items, cashier, staging and stocking store.  Flexible shifts.  Store is open 4 days a week and from 10 am t0 4 pm.  Located in Madisonville TN.  Again, we can work with you on your shift or shifts.

Monroe County Animal Shelter is currently experiencing a large influx of strays resulting

in an overcrowding situation that is causing them to consider what it means to make space, including euthanasia.

 MCFA has worked diligently for years to help save lives by getting animals new homes as quickly

as possible. This has been accomplished by lowering intake numbers through our free voucher SNAP

program, foster care, and education for the public.

 

Please spread the word to your friends about adoptions and volunteering to become a foster parent.

Fostering is ideal for animal lovers who are:

Seniors and others not wanting the lifelong commitment that comes with pet adoption Families—fostering is a great way to teach kids about responsible pet ownership. Anyone who is looking for a way to truly make a difference in an animal’s life

Become a Foster and Save a Life - MCFA (monroecountyfriendsofanimals.org)