Volunteer with Us
Volunteering with IMON is a meaningful way to give back to your community while making a real difference in the lives of animals. As a non-profit, our volunteers are the heart of our organization—your time and dedication are essential to our survival and success.
We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities to match your interests and skills, including:
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Animal Advocacy
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Veterinary Care
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Wildlife Management
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Non-Profit Management
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Grant Writing
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Event Planning
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Networking & Social Media
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Writing
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And more…
There’s a place for everyone at IMON—come make an impact and find your passion with us!
Foster with Us
Maybe you found a kitten, or a stray had babies on your front porch. Perhaps you're in the middle of TNR-ing your colony and suddenly come across abandoned kittens, or a friend reached out for help. Whatever the reason, you now have a kitten. If you can provide a warm and loving environment for them to grow, we’ll help you with everything you need to find them a forever home.
WHAT SUPPORT CAN I EXPECT FROM IMON?
IMON provides full financial support for veterinary care, vaccinations, microchipping, and access to ShelterLuv. We also offer supplies when available and a network of experienced fosters to guide and support you. Adoption fees cover the costs of vaccinations, and spay/neuter surgeries.
As a foster parent, you’ll need to:
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Provide food, shelter, and care, including transportation to vet appointments and administering medications.
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Connect with potential adopters and attend adoption events.
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Update ShelterLuv Kennel Cards at least once a week.
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Participate in foster education to enhance your knowledge.
COMMUNICATION & EXPECTATIONS
We understand every situation is unique, and exceptions to expectations can be made on a case-by-case basis. But communication is key. If you need support or haven't heard back in a few days, please reach out to us again—we're here to help!
If you’re ready to foster, send photos and descriptions of your kittens to itsmeowornevertally@gmail.com. Below are some common questions to help the board evaluate your request:
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Are you willing to foster until the kittens are adopted?
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Can you bring them to adoption events on Sundays or Saturdays? (Events are usually held every Sunday at Petco Governors Square .)
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Have they seen a veterinarian?
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If they have, can you provide their medical records?
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If not, are you able to bring them to one of our vaccination clinics?
TIPS FOR GETTING YOUR FOSTER ADOPTED
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Create an engaging bio and kennel card to showcase your foster’s personality and unique traits.
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Follow these tips to take great photos that capture their charm and upload a variety of shots to ShelterLuv to help them stand out.
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Be sure to ask IMON to share your foster’s profile on Facebook to reach more potential adopters.
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Keep your foster's ShelterLuv profile fresh by uploading new photos weekly!
HELPFUL RESOURCES
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Interested in fostering? Watch Kitten Lady's videos on preparing for fosters and setting up space before you start.
- New to fostering? Check out Kitten Lady's Webinar Series on caring for bottle babies and growing kittens, keeping kittens healthy, and how to handle feral kittens.
- Now that you have a foster, what do you do? Learn how to prepare your foster for adoption.
- Is someone interested in your foster? Check out these potential questions to ask the adopter.
Contact Us
We're here to help regarding any questions, concerns, or information you may have regarding community cats and
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNVR)!
For individual assistance, materials information, volunteering inquiries, or donation questions, please fill out the form here, or email us at itsmeowornevertally@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!