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An Ongoing Opportunity To Be A Hero Why not convert your love of puppies into a life changing gift for a veteran with a disablity. MK9s Service Dogs will train you to become a Canine Mentor for a young pup who will, under your guidance, become a certified service dog. With demand well exceeding supply, MK9s Service Dogs is teaching dedicated volunteers willing to learn this life-changing skill. Consider experiencing the joy of puppy kisses, thrill of teaching, love of life, and pride of giving a veteran back their independence. Please contact Michele at mk9servicedogs@gmail.com or 703-336-3618. We would love to hear from you! Why not convert your love of puppies into a life changing gift for a veteran with a disablity.
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About MK9s Service Dogs
Location:
2621 Oakton Glen Dr, Vienna, VA 22181, US
Mission Statement
MK9s Service Dogs’ mission is to provide highly trained service dogs to maximize the independence and quality of life of veterans with physical and/or mental disabilities at no cost to the veteran.
Description
Founded by Michele Khol who has 17 years of experience raising and training service dogs, MK9s Service Dogs is an all volunteer organization that selects appropriate puppies and trains them to become service dogs for eligible veterans. Currently in our first year of operations we have 2 service dogs in training in our program. We are looking to bring in additional puppies this year as we continue to grow our organization.
Animals
People with Disabilities
Veterans & Military Families
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
2621 Oakton Glen DrViennaVienna, VA22181
(38.89077,-77.29341)
DATE POSTED
May 15, 2020
SKILLS
Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
Accounting
Animal Care / Handling
Business Development
Grant Writing / Research
Database Administration
GOOD FOR
Teens
Group
REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 16
Orientation or Training
As a canine mentor you will work with a puppy for approximately 15 months. For Business and other administrative tasks approximately4 hours a month.
