ABOUT US

Friends of the Pitt County Animal Shelter, better known as Pitt Friends, is a 501(c)3 non-profit group that was founded to exclusively help the animals at the Pitt County Animal Shelter.

Aside from aiding the high kill shelter in any way we can, our main priority is pulling dogs into foster homes. These foster homes stretch across Pitt County, North Carolina, as our small volunteer-run group does not have a centralized location.

For more information about our partners at the Pitt County Animal Shelter

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Board &
Volunteers

"Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart."

- Elizabeth Andrew

Sherry sheldon

President

Sherry passionately advocates, fundraises and pursues pulling the most vulnerable shelter dogs into our foster system. She takes time orienting our new volunteers and making sure they have what they need to care for our foster dogs. She's more than likely one of the faces you've met at our adoption events!

jennifer robinson

Vice President

Jenny is one of our special needs fosters and helps organize fundraisers and events. She also coordinates taking many of our dogs on 107.9 WNCT for Wet Nose Wednesday!

amanda grice

Secretary

Amanda works as one of our special needs fosters, in particular caring for ferals and dogs with skin issues. She has spearheaded fundraising and outreach events throughout Pitt County.

joy hill

Treasurer

Joy will take in anyone and everyone regardless of age, breed or condition. She manages our medication reserves and keeps track of all of our donations and expenses. Joy also takes her fosters with her to work where she is a school media coordinator!

justine wilson

Data Manager

Justine loves ALL the dogs and especially fond of fostering moms and puppies. She also helps manage foster and adoption records, maintains our website, and answers emails.

debra & joe butler

Members-at-Large

Debra and Joe help in any way they can, from picking up new fosters from the shelter to fostering to setting up events and collecting and organizing supplies. They are also the official Pitt Friends cheerleaders!

Pitt Friends runs solely on the dedication and time of its volunteers. They brave harsh weather and other difficulties in trying to achieve their goal of reducing the number of homeless pets. Let's give them a round of applause!!

We are always looking for more volunteer fosters! Click below and email us if you're interested in volunteering:

*Please note, since we do not have a facility, we have very limited opportunities for volunteer hours for students. We recommend reaching out to Pitt County Animal Services for more volunteer options.