Be ahero!
Humane Heroes Program
Our Humane Hero Program is designed to allow kids 14 and younger to get involved with the Austin Humane Society and our mission to help animals. Kids have fun while learning about pet care & making an impact on the lives of cats and dogs in our community looking to find their forever homes.
Birthday Parties
Host your child’s birthday with an unforgettable party!
Celebrate with our onsite shelter event featuring an adoptable meet & greet and a behind-the-scenes tour. Kids will enjoy fun activities like temporary tattoos, coloring, and interactive play.
Find out more information
or Email us for availability.
Summer Kids Series
This summer’s workshops, run June through July.
We are excited to offer free educational events for young Humane Heroes including return favorites like Teddy Bear Surgery, Kitten Yoga, Paint-A-Rescue-Pet and more.
Check back this spring for more information.
Scout Tours
Scout troops are invited to visit the Austin Humane Society for a free 30-minute tour or a guided 90-minute badge workshop for a one-time donation. Included is a behind-the-scenes shelter tour, a service craft, and an adoptable meet & greet!
Please note we can take on a limited number of special projects per year.
Email us to learn more or request your event.
Foster Friends
Foster Friends are 6th – 12th graders who volunteer, with their guardian’s permission, to provide housing and care for animals who aren’t quite ready to be adopted. We need loving, temporary homes like yours to help animals in need of a little extra love.
To sign up to be a Foster Friend, please email us.
Individuals age 6-18+ are invited to volunteer with cats in our adoption lobby. Rescue Readers help socialize our cats for their future family, and students learn about cat behavior from experts!
Tuesday – Thursday between
12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
View our Rescue Reading guide and schedule your visit on our calendar here.
Hero Highlights
Families can sign up to receive our youth newsletter. Each seasonal update includes upcoming events, program updates, and new education opportunities.
Sign up for our Humane Heroes newsletter here.
School Programming
Request an education event for your school or group organization.
