Membership in C.L.A.S.S. strengthens our network of those people concerned about animal welfare and the education of our community towards our goal of no more abused, or homeless pets.

A one year $15.00 individual membership ($25 family membership) includes our newsletter and notification of important animal welfare issues affecting our community.  C.L.A.S.S. members receive a 10% discount on adoptions and C.L.A.S.S. merchandise.

Would you like to beome a member? Click here for a membership form you can print and mail.

Donations are urgently needed at this time.

Our shelter only exists because of the generous support of individuals in and around our community.  If you would like to support our shelter by making a tax free donation please click on the Donate button above. If you prefer, you can mail or drop your donation by at:

CLASS
2170 Old Sattler Rd.
Canyon Lake, TX 78133

Fundraising Events

You can also support CLASS by attending one of our many community events. Our projects, designed to raise money and awareness, or provide a community service.  Click here to go the Events section.

Sponsor Dogs and Cats

As the wonderful cats and dogs of C.L.A.S.S. await their "forever" homes, you can help support them by becoming a sponsor. As a sponsor of the dogs, the cats, or both, you'll get quarterly pictures of animals at the shelter along with a "Happy Tail" adoption story, and holiday cards at Christmas and Valentine's day.   Click here for a sponsorship form you can print and mail.

We also need in-kind donations for the daily operational needs of the shelter.  Below is a list of needed supplies.

Call or drop by the shelter with your in-kind contribution.  On occasion we can arrange for pick up of large items.

CLASS membership is open to all who are interested and support our purposes. If you would like to give your support by volunteering, we invite you to participate in a rewarding and fulfilling experience working with and for our animals.

There are many opportunities available to the volunteer, both at the shelter or directly related to animal care, and in other areas.

Directly Related to Animal Care:

• FOSTER HOMES: A foster home is a temporary home (usually 2 to 6 weeks) for an animal before adoption. These animals are too young, need socialization, or are recovering from illness or injury, and need special attention that prevents them from being adoptable at that time. Foster homes are always needed.
   

• KENNEL WORK: General care and maintenance of shelter animals, including feeding, cleaning, disinfecting runs and cages, inspecting animals for possible disease or injury.
   

• SOCIALIZATION: Petting cats or dogs, walking dogs, playing with the animals and grooming.
   

• GENERAL: Volunteers are always needed to do everyday jobs around the shelter.  This can include: greeting visitors, answering phones, preparing newspapers to be used in cages, assisting potential adopters in viewing and more.

Whatever time volunteers can give the shelter, for whatever task, whether at the shelter or in their home, their service is invaluable. 

BOARD MEMBER: Board members are elected each January. Positions include President, President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and Chairpersons for Fund Raising, Membership, Publicity/PR, and Long-Term Planning. The Board meets once a month.

OTHER OFFICERS: These officers attend Board meetings in an advisory, non-voting capacity: Historian, Parliamentarian, Corresponding Secretary, and Executive Director.

SERVE ON A COMMITTEE:

• PUBLICITY/PR: Volunteers may work to get news releases published or on the air. Those who enjoy speaking in public may address various civic, fraternal or church groups in the area, about our goals and accomplishments, or visit local schools with our message concerning pet care and the need for spay/neuter. We also submit a picture and short blurb for a "Pet of the Week" in the local paper.
   
• FUNDRAISING: Volunteers are always needed to submit new ideas and to help carry them out.
   
• LONG-TERM PLANNING: The main duty of this committee at present is to secure grant moneys to run the shelter, the feral cat program, and for future growth. This is a vital job!
   
• FINANCE: Work with the treasurer to set an annual budget and to track donations and gifts.
   
• DONATION CANS: Volunteers are needed to pick up donation cans around the lake and in New Braunfels. Pick-up is usually done once a month.
   
• NEWSLETTER: Those who enjoy writing may wish to contribute articles to the quarterly newsletter. Volunteers are also needed to take the completed newsletter to the printer, to put on mailing labels and prepare for the post office's bulk mailing, and to bring the newsletters to the post office.