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77 people are interested
Puppy Raisers Needed!
ORGANIZATION: PILOT DOGS
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77 people are interested
We are in need of LOTS of Co-Pilots (volunteer puppy raisers) to help us raise our Pilot Puppies until they can start their advanced guide dog training! This is a VITAL stage in their development, because the puppies get to experience a loving home environment, learn important household manners, and form positive habits. All of this contributes to their success as a Pilot Dog, ultimately leading to transforming the life of someone who is blind or visually impaired, or a veteran who has selflessly served our country.
Our crew of Co-Pilots helps raise our Pilot Puppies from the time they are approximately 2 months old until the age of about 18 months. If you aren't able to raise a puppy from start to finish, that's okay...we have plenty of short-term options available.
We are committed to ensuring that you have a successful and rewarding Co-Pilot experience, and will provide you with all the tools that you need:
- A leash, a collar, a vest, a starter toy, starter food, and flea/tick/heartworm preventatives
- Free veterinary care
- Free boarding if you need to go out of town and can't take your Pilot Puppy
- Hands-on, comprehensive obedience training at our world-class training facility
- Infinite amounts of puppy kisses and unconditional love
We'll be there for you with continuous feedback, support, and partnership every step of the way!
Learn more and apply, go to https://www.pilotdogs.org/become-a-copilot/; if you have questions, contact us here via VolunteerMatch and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
More opportunities with PILOT DOGS
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About PILOT DOGS
Location:
625 W TOWN ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43215, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide expertly-trained guide dogs, orientation and mobility training, and other valuable services free of charge to those in need, helping to inspire and empower them to navigate the world with greater independence, safety, and dignity. Pilot Dogs is a 100% donor-funded organization, so the generous donations of time and money from the public allow us to continue providing these services at no cost to the people that we serve, which include military veterans, individuals who are legally blind, and students in our school resource program.
Description
Established in 1950, Pilot Dogs is a private, nonprofit organization in Columbus, Ohio, with a mission to help people who are blind or visually impaired achieve greater independence, mobility, safety, and confidence. We provide our students with highly-skilled dogs, the highest-quality/expert handler training, on-campus housing, room and board, and many other services, all at no cost to our students. We have a rich history of serving our community, and we are committed to making a meaningful impact through our services and programs.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
625 West Town St.Columbus, OH 43215
DATE POSTED
April 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Different commitments available, from short-term all the way up to full-time until the puppy is ready to start advanced training. We're flexible!