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The Delta Animal Shelter is looking for animal care volunteers. In this photo, a puppy from the Delta Animal Shelter poses with donations from the public. (Courtesy photo)

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Those looking to donate items to the Delta Animal Shelter can drop off donations during business hours, Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., or outside the building in their donation box. (Courtesy photo)

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ESCANABA – If you are an animal lover and you’re looking for a way to get involved in the community, the Delta Animal Shelter has the perfect opportunity for you.

“We are always accepting volunteers, and right now we are looking for animal care volunteers. This includes helping with cleaning dog and cat kennels as well as laundry, dishes and cleaning litter scoops,” announced the shelter.

Volunteers typically arrive to clean at the shelter around 8 a.m., which may last a few hours, according to the shelter. Those wishing to volunteer can pick up an application at the shelter, 6975 County Road, 426 M 5, in Escanaba, can request a digital copy by calling the shelter at (906) 789-0230 or can message their Facebook page. Specific volunteering hours are not set or required, as the shelter is flexible to each volunteer’s schedule.

“The shelter has been pretty consistently full of dogs and cats for the past few years with a wait list for dogs to be surrendered,” stated a representative of the shelter. “We are working through this as fast as we can and we appreciate the public’s patience with us. If you are looking for a pet, we always encourage checking out your local shelter!”

The shelter is also in need of the following donations; Purina Cat Chow (blue bag), Purina Kitten Chow (yellow bag), NutriSource chicken/rice dog food, Purina One chicken/rice dog food, canned dog food, canned cat/kitten food, soft dog treats, scoopable cat litter, clay cat litter, bleach, liquid lysol, paper towels, dish soap, garbage bags, power laundry detergent, hand sanitizer and dog collars/leashes.