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Published 3/6/26 12:54PM

Help Community Cats with Purring Hearts VA!

Purring Hearts VA
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Richmond, VA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Animals
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Purring Hearts is a volunteer-run cat rescue serving the Richmond area, dedicated to helping vulnerable cats and kittens find safe, loving homes. Each year, we rescue and care for hundreds of cats who need medical treatment, time to heal, and a supportive environment before they are ready for adoption.

    Because we are entirely volunteer-powered, our work depends on compassionate community members who want to make a difference for cats in need.

    We are currently looking for volunteers to help with:

    Cat Care at Local Pet Stores

    Help care for adoptable cats housed in partner pet stores by refreshing food and water, cleaning enclosures, and giving the cats a little love and attention so they stay happy and socialized while they wait for their forever homes.

    Adoption Events

    Assist with weekend adoption events by helping set up, talking with potential adopters, introducing them to our cats, and supporting the team as we work to match cats with the right families.

    Fostering Cats and Kittens

    Open your home temporarily to a cat or kitten in need. Fosters provide a safe, loving place for cats to decompress, recover, or grow until they are ready for adoption. Supplies and support are provided by our rescue.

    Whether you have a few hours a week or the ability to foster, every volunteer helps give more cats a second chance at life.

    Location

    On-site
    Richmond, VA, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Interested in volunteering with Purring Hearts? We’d love to hear from you!

    To get started, please visit the link to our website and complete the Volunteer Interest Application. This short form helps us learn a little about you, your availability, and which volunteer opportunities you’re most interested in.

    Once your application is submitted, a member of our volunteer team will review it and follow up with next steps, including any training or onboarding information needed for your role.

    Thank you for your interest in helping cats in need. Our volunteers make this lifesaving work possible.

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