What made you start volunteering at animal shelters? 
I really enjoy animals and I need to help protect some species before they go extinct.
Are you a part of the National Animal Interest Alliance?
I am not, what exactly is that? Like when was it formed and what does it do, exactly?
It's a non-profit in the US that promotes the welfare of animals and the animal-human bond. 
That's pretty interesting. I will have to look into it. I am more familiar with the Sierra Club.
Are you familiar with the animal rights organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals?
That sounds familiar, but not really. These are all great suggestions for information and animal stuff.