Help with the next generation of service dogs!
ORGANIZATION: Canine Companions
Please visit the new page to apply.
Calling All Dog lovers- are you in reasonable proximity to Santa Rosa?
Open your heart and home to a breeder dog to help bring future service dogs into the world. You can make an impact on people with disabilities by becoming a volunteer breeder caretaker today!
Breeder dogs and their puppies are the foundation of our organization. We carefully select and breed Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers and crosses of the two breeds after an intensive evaluation process. Our breeding program evaluates each dog's health, genetics, temperament, behavior, physical attributes, littermate trends and the success of the dam and sire lines. After evaluating all this information, the most appropriate candidates are selected as Canine Companions breeder dogs. Volunteer breeder caretakers are a diverse group of volunteers ranging from all lived experiences and backgrounds. This role could be supported as an individual or family unit, all of whom receive extensive support from Canine Companions staff, other breeding program volunteers and the Breeder Caretaker Support Team. Once the breeder dog retires, the dog is spayed or neutered, and the volunteer has the option to adopt them as a loving pet.
Many volunteer breeder caretakers report immense feelings of pride and satisfaction in seeing Canine Companions breeders produce puppies with a purpose.
As a volunteer breeder caretaker, you must meet the following criteria:
Live in proximity to Canine Companions Headquarters in Northern California.
Work closely with Canine Companions veterinary, breeding and canine care staff.
Caretakers for male breeder dogs will bring the breeder to the national headquarters in Santa Rosa, California, for breeding dates and veterinary appointments, as requested.
Caretakers for female breeder dogs bring the breeder to headquarters each heat cycle and have the option to assist with whelping and delivery per Canine Companions guidelines.
Follow Canine Companions early care protocols when whelping, rearing and socializing puppies.
Attend Canine Companions breeder educational seminars and meetings.
To learn more about this opportunity or to sign up for a virtual information session, please email breedingprogram@canine.org or you can also learn more by visiting our Breeder Caretaker FAQ page. You can also join us for a virtual volunteer info session.
#FamilyVolunteerDaySonomaCounty
More opportunities with Canine Companions
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Canine Companions
Location:
2965 Dutton Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95407, US
Mission Statement
Canine Companions is leading the service dog industry so our clients and their dogs can live with greater independence. We provide service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings. Since our founding in 1975, our dogs and all follow-up services are provided at no cost to our clients.
Description
We are a national non-profit looking to grow our volunteer community in the Los Angeles area and have some unique, long-term volunteer opportunities such as puppy raising. While we are headquartered in Santa Rosa, our Southwest region is based out of Oceanside, and we are looking for more volunteers in this region. Our volunteers say they "come for the dogs and stay for the people", and we a would love to continue to highlight and build awareness about this fun volunteer opportunity to the Los Angeles community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
DATE POSTED
October 10, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
N/A