11/05/2026
🐾 DID YOU KNOW? There's More to Animal Rescue Than Empty Kennels! 🐾
At PAL, our mission is to help animals in need, but you might be surprised to learn how much goes into deciding whether we can welcome a new animal into our shelter!
❤️ We're volunteer-run!
Our dedicated volunteers give their time and energy to caring for animals in our community. Because we rely on volunteers, we must carefully consider the staffing, experience, and resources available to safely care for each animal.
🏠 An empty kennel doesn't always mean an available space!
We must maintain capacity for law enforcement impounds, animals returning from foster care, and other existing commitments. Every animal also needs ongoing care, attention, and resources—not just a place to sleep.
🐕 Not every animal's needs can be safely met in our facility.
Some animals require specialized medical treatment, behavioral rehabilitation, or handling that goes beyond what our volunteer team and facilities can safely provide. Responsible rescue means recognizing those limitations and prioritizing the safety and well-being of animals and people alike.
📣 We help animals who never enter our shelter!
Our work doesn't stop at our doors! We share community posts, help connect animals needing homes with potential adopters, and support placement efforts for animals throughout our community.
🐱 Empty cat rooms can be good news!
When our shelter cats find loving homes, that's something to celebrate! We also have cats in foster care preparing to move into the shelter, so an empty room doesn't necessarily mean we have stopped helping cats in need.
💕 Our goal isn't to fill every kennel. It's to help as many animals as we responsibly can.
🐾 WANT TO HELP US HELP MORE ANIMALS? VOLUNTEER!
One of the biggest ways our community can support PAL is by volunteering! More helping hands mean more resources to care for the animals who depend on us.
We especially need evening (PM) dog volunteers right now! Our evening volunteers help:
- 🍽️ Feed our shelter dogs
- 🧹 Clean kennels and maintain a healthy environment
- 🐕 Move dogs in and out of their kennels for evening care
These essential daily tasks make a tremendous difference in the lives of our shelter dogs. If you have a little time in the evenings and a heart for animals, we'd love to have you join our team! Please visit our website to get started.
We know there are more animals in need than any one organization can help. We're grateful for our volunteers, adopters, fosters, donors, fellow rescuers, and community members who make this work possible.
Together, we're making a difference for Gem County's animals!🐾❤️
