Visiting Paws Volunteers

The Virginia Beach SPCA’s Visiting Paws program is an entirely volunteer run program that carries the mission of compassion out into the community. Visiting Paws teams up VBSPCA volunteers and adoptable or alumni shelter animals, and together they offer brief companionship to residents in nursing homes and retirement communities, a positive distraction to collegiate students preparing for tests, and the joy of animal interaction to those residing in behavioral health facilities.

If you would like to join this unique team supporting the community, please apply to the VBPSCA Adult Volunteer Program here.

Visiting Paws volunteers use an approved shelter or alumni animal and are expected to transport approved animals in their personal vehicle. If using an animal available for adoption, Visiting Paws volunteers also promote adoption by providing background information on the animal and information on the adoption process.