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2 people are interested
Dog Walker
ORGANIZATION: CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA HUMANE SOCIETY
Please visit the new page to apply.
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2 people are interested
Dog walkers provide socialization to and reduce stress in the dogs in our shelter. Walkers are expected to carefully handle dogs ranging from 5 to 70 pounds on a short track that runs around our shelter. On sunny days, approved dogs can play in our play yards with the dog walker in lieu of a walk. Walkers can choose to take dogs on full walks or simply provide a bathroom break.
Any volunteer interested in dog walking must go through our regular volunteer orientation, plus an animal handling orientation. Dog walkers must be at least 18 years old; minors may accompany a parent or guardian but cannot be the primary walker. Please contact Laura at (814) 942-5402, ext. 102, if you are interested in dog walking.
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About CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA HUMANE SOCIETY
Location:
1837 E PLEASANT VALLEY BLVD, ALTOONA, PA 16602, US
Mission Statement
To prevent animal neglect and cruelty through education and enforcement while providing a safe haven and finding forever homes for those in need.
Description
Central Pennsylvania Humane Society (CPHS) is a 501(c)3 non-profit, open door animal shelter. We do not euthanize for space, treatable illnesses, or modifiable behavior issues; every animal that is medically and behaviorally treatable has a place at CPHS for as long as it takes to find their forever home. In 2017, our euthanasia rate was 2%, putting us in the category of a "no kill" shelter. However, we prefer to call ourselves a lifesaving shelter.
CPHS aims to meet the needs of the animals in our community with communication, compassion, and conviction. We employ a Humane Police Officer who regularly deals with cases of cruelty and neglect while educating the public on current Pennsylvania animal laws. One of our goals is to be able to offer community education, including dog bite prevention classes aimed toward both children and parents, and community outreach programs that include free microchipping, vaccinations, and spay and neuter services, by the year 2020. In addition to our volunteer program, we also offer Paws to Read, a program aimed to help grade school children become more comfortable reading aloud by doing so to an audience of shelter cats. Additionally, we offer a Spay Days program that provides low cost spay and neuter services to community owned pets.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Central PA Humane Society1837 E Pleasant Valley BlvdAltoona, PA 16602
DATE POSTED
December 8, 2018
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours per week
- We need dog walkers every day of the year!