Rude Ranch Animal Rescue

If your child loves pets, he or she can volunteer at Rude Ranch Animal Rescue, Inc. Located in Harwood, Rude Ranch finds loving, permanent homes for all adoptable animals that have been placed under its care, provides safe haven and rehabilitation to feral and neglected cats rescued from abusive situations, and helps put an end to needless euthanasia due to pet overpopulation.

Children ages 8 to 12 can play with the cats—as long as they’re accompanied by an adult. Children ages 13 and up can help care for and clean up after the cats.