Humane Fort Wayne operates entirely on the generosity of animal lovers in our community. Humane Fort Wayne is a no-kill shelter! Humane Fort Wayne is 100% donor-funded.
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Group Volunteering

Are you a school or corporate group hoping to volunteer? Check out our Student and Group Volunteer Opportunities! 

Students and After School Groups

At 901 Leesburg Road (Onsite) 

  • 2 hour event led by 2+ HFW team members.
  • Suggested Donation: Disposable items (Paper & TP rolls, empty kleenex boxes, soda bottle caps, printer paper box lids)
  • Group Size: Up to 20 students/chaperones
  • By appointment and availability. Please schedule a minimum 3 weeks in advance
  • 1.5 hours of education/volunteering
  • 30  minutes of hands on time with animals

*Please inquire for larger groups.

At Your Location (Offsite) 

Option 1:
  • Create kitten blankets or enrichment kits* for cats and dogs
  • No donation required
  • Your team lead coordinates supply pick-up and drop off and sets up activity space
  • Can be done alongside our educational materials
  • Pick-Up/Return Days: Tuesdays-Fridays (9-6) Saturdays (9-4)
    *Enrichment kits are subject to availability must have access to a refrigerator and be dropped off within 24 hours
Option 2: 
  • Create kitten blankets or enrichment kits* for cats and dogs
  • Donation: 2 week donation drive for items on HFW’s wishlist leading up to event
  • Supplies provided for up to 20 students
  • By appointment and availability
  • HFW team member brings & returns supplies/donations and will assist with the event
  • Blankets & enrichment kits are designed to be done in one hour
  • Must be within 30 minutes of downtown Fort Wayne
    *Enrichment kits are subject to availability

Corporate Groups

Humane Fort Wayne (Onsite) 

  • 2-4 hour event led by 2+ HFW team members at one of our 3 locations
  • Donation: $20 per group member
  • Minimum of 5 people
  • By Appointment and Availability 
  • Please schedule a minimum of 3 weeks in advance
  • 1.5+ hours of education/volunteering
  • 30+ minutes of hands on time with animals
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Hours & Locations

SHELTER:
901 Leesburg Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Phone: 260 744-0454

SHELTER HOURS:
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday–Friday: 11AM–6PM
Saturday–Sunday: 11AM–4PM

WELLNESS CLINIC:
901 Leesburg Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Phone: 260-420-7729

WELLNESS HOURS:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9AM– 4PM
Wednesday: 10AM– 6PM
Saturday: 8AM–12PM
By Appointment Only
Sunday: CLOSED

SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC:
1333 Maycrest Drive
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805
Phone: 260 420-7729

BUSINESS HOURS:
Monday–Friday: 8AM-5PM
Saturday–Sunday: CLOSED