The phrase "to help the shelter" means to provide assistance and support to a place that takes care of people or animals who don't have a home. Full definition
No matter how to volunteer, you will play an important role in helping shelter animals find their forever homes. (hswestmi.org)
The student trainers also help the shelter dogs with manners — a critical component to making the dogs more adoptable. (shelterme.tv)
So, they can through the potty training routine, the crate training, the daily walks and just see what the demands are as well as helping a shelter pet in need. (whydoesmydog.com)