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6 people are interested
Weekend Foster Homes
ORGANIZATION: Takoda Service Dogs Inc
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6 people are interested
Weekend Foster Volunteers take our Service Dogs in Training into their homes on the weekend. This gives the dogs experience in a home that they would not normally get. It's a great way to help our dogs become better service dogs and companions for the Veterans they will serve.
Being a weekend foster home requires training, we offer a class once a month for anyone interested in joining our team.
The requirement is that you will take a dog home a minimum of one weekend a month.
More opportunities with Takoda Service Dogs Inc
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Takoda Service Dogs Inc
Location:
7 TODDY LN, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12603, US
Mission Statement
To breed, raise and professionally train Service Dogs to be provided at no cost to disabled Military Veterans & First Responders with PTS and other disabilities. Recipients will be trained to work with and care for their Service Dogs. To educate the public on: the need for professionally trained Service Dogs. the laws that apply to Service Dogs and their partners. how to help Service Dogs do their work. To advocate for: national standards for Service Dogs. military support of Service Dogs as a key therapeutic resource for Military Veterans.
Description
Takoda service dogs operates three main programs.
1. Hug a Hero- this program brings fully trained facility Service Dogs to local VA hospitals to visit patients
2. Mission to Heel- Places Service Dogs for free with our Nations Hero's Suffering from PTSD, MST or TBI
3. Kennel Program- recruits volunteers to help with the daily tasks of kennel management, this includes, walking grooming and cleaning of the dogs and kennels
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
7 TODDY LNPOUGHKEEPSIEPOUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12603
DATE POSTED
January 1, 2020
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- one weekend a month from Friday- Sunday at 5 pm
- All weekend Foster Homes must provide proof of Vehicle insurance