Volunteer

introduce volunteers to rescue cats and dogs


Hanoi Pet Adoption provides assistance to hundreds of animals each year, we are able to do this only with the help of our supporters. There are many ways to get involved from becoming a foster family to volunteering at the shelter or by helping us on rescue cases. Please check out for more details below.

Introduce volunteers to rescue cats and dogs

Volunteer Information

Foster Parent

Foster Parent

Fostering an animal in need is one of the most rewarding experiences! Sometimes pets need fostering due to health, age or temperament. Opening your home to an animal not only ensures that they will stay healthier and happier while awaiting adoption, but it saves lives by allowing us to add more animals to our program!

  • The foster parent is responsible for providing shelter, food, water, toys, socialization and love to the foster pet(s).
  • When needed, the foster parent is responsible for administering medication, ensuring a special diet is followed, and/or continuing necessary training. All vet bills will be covered by Hanoi Pet Adoption at our appointed vets. The foster parent are welcomed to share the bill if they wish for.
  • The foster parent is responsible for monitoring medical and behavior of the foster pet(s) and reporting this information to the foster coordinators.
  • The foster parent are welcomed to help us look for potential adopters, and do not transfer the fostered pet(s) to other foster parents or adopters without the approval from HPA.

Shelter Volunteer

Shelter Volunteer

Volunteer at the shelter caring for the animals. This includes providing animals with fresh food and water, cleaning the kennels/cages and dog runs, leash-walking dogs, grooming those animals in need, and providing ample love and attention to our shelter animals. Individuals can volunteer with cats, with dogs, or both.

  • Above 20
  • Have experience with dogs/cats
  • Do not freak out with the smell and the scoops produced by animals
  • Hard working and responsible
  • Commit to the required working hours
  • Never disclose the shelter's address to avoid animal haters and irresponsible owners
Shelter Volunteer

Rescue Volunteer

Rescue Volunteer

The most critital factor in a pet rescue case is time. The pet needs to be saved as soon as possible to avoid being hit by vehicles or captured by bad people. Therefore, the Rescue Volunteer will play a vital role in the rescuing mission. This work requires urgent moves, even in the middle of the night or to the rural area. Moreover, the volunteers will need to understand how to keep them safe when intervening.

  • Above 20
  • Have experience with dogs/cats
  • Can access the scene at flexible time

Transportation Volunteer

Transportation Volunteer

Don’t mind some extra time on the road? We often have cats and dogs in need of transport throughout Hanoi area! We rescue animals and bring them to low-cost clinics for vetting, relocate them to our shelter or foster home, etc. We cannot rescue these animals without the help of transport volunteers.

  • Above 20+
  • Have a private vehicle
  • Responsible
Transportation Volunteer

Get Involved

Being a volunteer for HPA, you are helping to change the lives of the poor animals. You will learn important skills, undertake new challenges, travel to previously unknown...

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