You Can Help Even Without Adopting: "Volunteers" Section is Now Live on MačkaPas

Adopting a pet from a shelter or rescuing one from the street is a big step, and not always possible. Some people already have pets at home, others rent apartments where landlords don't allow animals, and some travel frequently for work. However, the desire to help remains just as strong.

On the other hand, rescuers and independent curators constantly need an extra pair of hands: driving a cat to the vet on a Saturday morning, walking a dog, taking great photos for an adoption listing, or helping with social media. Previously, these tasks were handled chaotically — through endless calls for help scattered across dozens of group chats.

Now, this support has a dedicated, easy-to-use home. We launched the Volunteers section — a space connecting those who need help with those who are ready to offer it.

Eight Ways to Help if You Can't Adopt Volunteering doesn't have to be a lifelong commitment. It's a manageable contribution that you choose for yourself:

Fostering — temporarily housing a pet while they search for a permanent home.

Transport — driving a pet and their curator to a vet clinic or a new home.

Dog walking — helping walk a dog when the curator is short on time.

Vet care — professional or practical assistance with pet care and treatment.

Photography — taking quality photos that help animals get adopted much faster.

Social media — assisting with writing, design, and sharing adoption posts.

Food and supplies — sharing carriers, blankets, litter boxes, or pet food.

Paperwork — helping with organizational and administrative tasks.

How Does It Work? If you need help: Use the filters. Everything in this section is designed to help you quickly find the right person: simply select your city and the required category (for example, "Transport in Novi Sad" or "Vet care"). The site will immediately show a list of people nearby who are ready to assist with that specific task. All you need to do is pick a suitable volunteer and send them a message directly on the site.

Focus on privacy: We manually review every application before publishing, and your personal contact details remain hidden and secure.

Direct communication: You connect and arrange everything directly with each other. Please note: MačkaPas serves as a meeting platform. We do not act as intermediaries, oversee agreements, or guarantee outcomes — all terms, schedules, and details of assistance are agreed upon directly between you and the volunteer.

How to Become a Volunteer? It only takes a couple of minutes:

If you are registering for the first time — simply select the "Volunteer" account type.

If you already have a profile on MačkaPas — no need to re-register, just open your profile settings and fill out the volunteer form there.

Specify your city, select the areas where you are willing to help, and write a few words about yourself. Once approved, your card will appear in the public list.

Even a couple of free hours a month or a single car ride can save a life.

Join the Volunteers section on MačkaPas — let's make a difference together!