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25 people are interested
Dog Walking
ORGANIZATION: Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission
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25 people are interested
Location: MADACC Duties: Purpose: Provide resident dogs with at least 15 minutes of exercise a day.
Dog Walkers will walk dogs and teach basic skills to their assigned dogs, to include: not jumping at the kennel door, sit, waiting at doors, proper greetings when meeting new people, etc. Dog Walkers will also note both positive behaviors and behaviors needing modification on each dog’s profile, as well as notify the Veterinary staff of any health concerns. Qualifications: Experience working with dogs preferred; ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to follow specific dog walking and training protocols; ability to track observable phenomenon via note-taking; patience and understanding of dogs and their behavior; must adhere to all rules and standards set forth by MADACC. Directions: Training: Volunteer Orientation, Basic Animal Handling/Behavior, Position-specific training Minimum age: 18 Volunteers serve up to: 2 hours Daily
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About Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission
Location:
3839 W Burnham Street, West Milwaukee, WI 53215, US
Mission Statement
To provide animal regulation and care services which protect the health, public safety and welfare of people and animals in Milwaukee County.
Description
MADACC currently rescues and assures safe, temporary shelter, veterinary and humane care for nearly 10,000 stray, unwanted, abandoned, mistreated and injured animals each year -- more than any other animal control shelter in Wisconsin. MADACC provides a central location for owners to find and recover their lost pets at 3839 W. Burnham St. in West Milwaukee and is open seven days a week, including evening hours on weekdays. MADACC rescues strays and removes dangerous animals from public areas providing effective animal control services by active enforcement of Wisconsin State Statues pertaining to animal welfare.
MADACC is an organization charged with the responsibility of rescuing thousands of lost and homeless animals and animals suffering from cruelty, neglect and indifference.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3839 West Burnham StreetMilwaukee, WI 53215
DATE POSTED
December 9, 2019
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours shift weekly or bi-weekly
- Must be able to handle large dogs and walk for over one hour. Apply here: https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=1997725899