Two ways to make a difference

Support the animals with your time or your community.

Volunteer alongside our team, or rally your school, workplace or neighbourhood behind a fundraiser or supply drive. Every hour and every donation helps a rescued animal heal and find a home.

Volunteers caring for rescued animals at Cozy Critter Rescue

Volunteer with us

Join our compassionate team of volunteers.

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of rescued animals. From socializing kittens and caring for rabbits, guinea pigs, reptiles, birds and other small companion animals to assisting with daily animal care, adoption events, fundraising and community outreach, there are countless ways to get involved.

Whether you have a few hours each week or can lend a hand at special events, your time and talents help give homeless animals the second chance they deserve.

A volunteer socializing a rescued kitten

Where you’d help

We need help with

  • General animal care
  • Feeding animals
  • Cleaning enclosures and habitats
  • Cleaning litter boxes
  • Keeping animal areas clean and organized
  • Socializing and enriching animals
  • Adoption events and community outreach
  • Fundraising and special events

We care for a wide variety of rescued animals including cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, birds, reptiles and other small companion animals so volunteers should be comfortable working with animals of all shapes, sizes and personalities.

Who this is for

A great fit for

  • Animal lovers
  • Students seeking hands-on experience
  • Adults looking to give back
  • High school students needing community service hours

Court-ordered community service

We also accept volunteers completing court-ordered community service for traffic-related violations. Other offenses may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re ready to help animals in need, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us to learn more or request a volunteer application.

Fundraisers & supply drives

Organize a fundraiser or supply drive.

Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Organize a fundraiser or supply drive to support Cozy Critter Rescue and help provide lifesaving care for cats and non-traditional companion animals in our community.

Whether you’re an individual, school, scout troop, church, community organization or local business, your support can make a lasting impact. Every dollar raised and every donated item helps provide food, habitats, enrichment, veterinary care and a safe place for rescued animals while they heal and wait for their forever homes.

Ideas to get started

Great ways to help

Host a fundraising event

A bake sale, car wash, trivia night anything that brings people together for the animals.

Organize a pet food or supply drive

Collect items from our wish list and drop them off in one batch.

Hold a community collection

Run a drive at your school, workplace, church or neighbourhood.

Celebrate an occasion

Ask for donations instead of gifts for a birthday or special event.

Partner your business or org

Sponsor a giving campaign with your company or civic organization.

We’ll help you succeed

We’ll gladly provide promotional materials, and ideas to make it a success.

Wish list

Our most needed supplies

No fundraiser or donation drive is too big or too small. Every contribution helps us rescue, rehabilitate and rehome more animals while providing the care they deserve.

  • Cat litter
  • Cat food and treats
  • Cat toys and enrichment items
  • Timothy hay and other small animal hay
  • Small animal bedding
  • Fresh produce for rabbits, guinea pigs and other herbivores
  • Food for rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, reptiles and other small companion animals
  • Habitat accessories hides, tunnels, perches, dishes and enrichment items
  • New or gently used cages, habitats and carriers (when appropriate)

Shop the list

Donate directly from our online wish lists

Order supplies online and have them shipped straight to the rescue.

Let’s plan your fundraiser together.

Together, we can give every rescued animal a second chance at a happy, healthy future. To organize a fundraiser or supply drive, get in touch — we’d love to partner with you.

Volunteer holding a rescued cat at Cozy Critter Rescue