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Volunteer Opportunities |  | 
reTails relies on volunteers to make it all happen! The reTails pet adoption center at Washington Square Mall runs by the hard work of volunteers! There are volunteer opportunities for both adults and kids, age 14 and older. What do volunteers do at the Washington Square Mall adoption center, and what are the expectations?
Although most people enjoy interacting with animals, the purpose of the adoption center is to find homes for the animals, so the handling of and interaction with the animals is limited to keeping the animals comfortable, and helping visitors meet and adopt them. New volunteers are able to interact with the animals under the supervision of a senior volunteer or as directed by the store manager. What other opportunities are available for volunteers? If you're at least 18 years old and have a talent that might help grow the organization, let us know. We are particularly interested in reliable volunteers that can offer business/administrative or logistical support to help us grow our infrastructure. Since we don't operate a shelter, our animals live in the foster homes, and the burden of transporting the animals can sometimes be difficult for the foster parents. If you might be interested in transporting animals, let us know! Photos and video | |
While we consider the adoption of animals to be a very important and serious activity, why can't it also be fun and educational! Join "Red" and glance through our family albums and videos! What does a reTails Adoption Event look like? See for yourself with photos and video clips! Visit our YouTube page or our Picasa Photo galleries
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What is reTails? | |
reTails, Inc. is a pet adoption agency, and so much more! We’re all about building lasting relationships between people and pets. Our program starts with a network of reTails agents who rescue homeless (but wonderful) dogs and cats from shelters and provide foster care for them in their homes, preparing them to become the world’s best pets. Then we make those pets available to you with our traveling adoption events in your neighborhood. Our reTails agents help you find the perfect new addition to your family — a pet that fits your lifestyle. At reTails, we recognize that each animal is an individual – just like you. Our pets stay with people who learn about their personalities, their needs and their behavior. That helps us find the home that’s best for them and the pet that’s best for you. Have questions about pets? We have answers! Want to know whether a Jack Russell terrier mix is a good companion for an elderly person? (Probably not — but how about an older dog with less energy, maybe one who has lived with an elderly person and knows that lifestyle?) Are two cats better than one? (Absolutely — they’ll likely be playmates and keep each other company.) Why won’t my cat use her litterbox? (Ask for our handout of litterbox lore!) Need to locate a vet, a pet-sitter or a groomer? We can help! Think your dog could benefit from some training classes? We’ll help direct you to a reward-based trainer closest to you. reTails is a work in progress, so you’ll be hearing a lot more about us. We’re developing and expanding our network of resources for pet owners and planning our first permanent reTails location. Our stores will be in neighborhood shopping areas where you can come in at your convenience to get information about life with your pet, buy pet products, get help to solve pet problems, get immediate assistance if your pet becomes lost, visit animals available for adoption, and take home a new best friend! The reTails philosophy reTails believes that every life has value and that you value life. We treat both animals and people with respect, recognizing their uniqueness. Our purpose is to find happy homes for homeless pets and introduce people to the joy of animal companionship. We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, and your contributions are tax deductible under section 170 of the IRS code. We welcome donations, volunteers, and foster pet parents -- please feel free to contact us! About reTails | |
RETAILS INC. ("reTails") is a 501(c)(3) Indiana non-profit corporation created in January, 2010. reTails was created to bring great adoptable animals and solutions for pet owners right into the neighborhoods, conveniently located where people live and shop. The idea is to merge the best qualities of an animal rescue organization with the convenience of a pet store! By committing to help pet owners solve problems that often lead to pets being surrendered to animal shelters; by providing people with a convenient way to adopt rescued cats and dogs; by working closely with other animal welfare organizations and making customer service a priority, reTails intends to slow and eventually end the killing of cats and dogs in shelters that still happens daily in Indianapolis |
