There’s a lot that goes into running an animal shelter, and we couldn’t do it without help from our friends. Volunteers are crucial to the success of the Animal Resource Center, dedicating their time and energy to helping find loving homes for as many pets as possible.
From cleanup crew, to grooming, to photographers and trainers, there are volunteer opportunities for everyone to give back to the community and help our pups.
| 12 – 15 years old | 16 – 17 years old | 18+ years old |
| · View the orientation online and complete the quiz
· Complete the volunteer sign-up online (a waiver of liability with parent or guardian signature will be required during your first visit) · Attend scheduled training with a parent/guardian · Must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian at all times while in the shelter |
· View the orientation online and complete the quiz
· Complete the volunteer sign-up online (a waiver of liability with parent or guardian signature will be required during your first visit) · Attend scheduled training |
· View the orientation online and complete the quiz
· Complete the volunteer sign-up online (a signed waiver of liability will be required during your first visit) · Attend scheduled training |
Take the Volunteer Orientation Quiz
After you’ve signed up and completed the volunteer orientation, be sure to email ARCVolunteer@mcohio.org to notify our Outreach Specialist that orientation has been completed. We will then review your information and reach out to schedule a training session. If you have any questions, please contact our Outreach Specialist at (937) 264-5462.
It’s true what they say; there’s no place like home. From puppies that need a little extra TLC, to senior pups looking for a quiet home and a comfy bed, every dog can benefit from getting out of the shelter and into a foster home.
At the Animal Resource Center, our goal is to find loving homes for as many pets as possible. When you foster dogs, you’re helping us achieve that goal by providing the love, attention and socialization they need to put their best paw forward and increase their chances of adoption. To put it simply, by opening your home to a foster pet, you’re saving lives.
Here is how Fostering works:
Save lives – sign up to foster!
If you have questions, please contact our Outreach Specialist, Steve Glardon, at ARCFoster@mcohio.org or (937) 264-5462.
To achieve our goal of finding loving homes for as many of our pets as possible, the Animal Resource Center relies on partners. We work with local shelters like The Humane Society of Greater Dayton and the SICSA Pet Adoption Center. We also partner with many home- and foster-based rescues both in Ohio and out of state.
The Animal Resource Center always welcomes new rescue partners. It’s only through our combined efforts that we’ll be able to help as many of these pets find their forever homes.
To work with the Animal Resource Center, you’ll need:
The Animal Resource Center may contact our rescue partners for help with animal placement. For more information and to apply to be a rescue partner with the Animal Resource Center, see our application packet below or email our Outreach Specialist.
Donations keep the Montgomery County Animal Resource Center (ARC) running smoothly, and they keep all our furry friends clean, safe, and happy. We need your donations, in either supplies or funds, to keep the shelter running.
As a generous donor, please understand you may not specify the use of, or maintain control over, the donation once it is given to the ARC. Likewise, ARC cannot obligate itself to use the donated item(s) for a particular animal or purpose.
ARC strives to use these donations to help animals in the shelter and in our community.
| Rubbing alcohol | Distilled water |
| Paper towels/tissues | Nylabone and Kong chew toys (large red & black Kongs only) |
| Plain hot dogs for giving dogs medication | Sandwich, quart and gallon size Ziploc bags |
| Baby wipes | Treat pouches |
| Bleach (regular only, no scented) | Color construction paper and holiday stickers |
| Color laser jet paper and photo printer paper | Holiday print fabric |
| Oatmeal-based shampoo | Plastic storage containers w/lids |
| Dog treats/biscuits | Dish soap |
| Towels, comforters, quilts | Wicker baskets (all sizes) |
| Anti-bacterial hand gel | AA, AAA, C, D, and 9-volt batteries |
| Sharpie and dry erase markers | Basket muzzles |
| Dog houses (igloo or wood) | Animal crates/carriers |
| Index cards (3×5 and 4×6) | Canned dog and cat food |
| Plastic folding table | 6 foot long slip leads |
| Kennel treat buckets | Hard plastic toys |
| Flash drives | Apple juice |
| Vegetable, beef, and/or chicken broth | Peanut butter (xylitol free) |
| Canned pumpkin | Fruit – fresh or baby food (apples, bananas, blueberries, cantaloupe, mango, peaches, pears, pineapple, raspberries, strawberries, watermelon) |
| Vegetables – fresh or baby food (cucumbers, carrots, celery, green beans, peas) | Plain graham crackers |
| Plain yogurt (xylitol free) | Plain applesauce (xylitol free) |
| Plain and/or Honey Nut Cheerios | Canned cheese |
| Plain low-fat cream cheese | Plain low-fat cottage cheese |
| Mozzarella string cheese |
Donate through our Amazon Wish List
Leave the shopping to us! All donations are tax-deductible. Make checks payable to “Animal Resource Center.”
Montgomery County Animal Resource Center
6790 Webster St.
Dayton, Ohio 45414
As a generous donor, you can select which fund your donation is applied to. Montgomery County Animal Resource Center (ARC) accepts donations in three funds:
Please understand, donors may not specify use of, or maintain control over, the donation once it is given to the ARC. Likewise, ARC cannot obligate itself to use the funds for a particular animal or purpose, or in any way outside of the fund’s stated purpose.
Montgomery County Animal Resource Center (ARC) Caring Heart fund exists to off-set the cost for spay/neuter surgery thereby reducing overpopulation through the generosity of our community.Funds are used for the alteration of dog’s in ARC’s care. Your donations pay for ARC’s cost to perform spay/neuter surgery.
Montgomery County Animal Resource Center (ARC) General Donation fund exists to off-set ARC’s operating costs through the generosity of our community. Funds are used to provide general care to animals while in ARC’s care. Your donations pay for sheltering and medical oversight needs.
Montgomery County Animal Resource Center (ARC) Tiny Tim fund exists to reward animals with quality of life through the generosity of our community. Funds are used for ARC dogs with treatable medical conditions whose circumstances surpass ARC’s operational budget. Your donations pay for diagnostic, treatment, and post-care services.