Help with the next generation of service dogs!
ORGANIZATION: Canine Companions- Northwest Region (Northern California, Northern Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho
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Partner with us as a Canine Caretaker and welcome a dog from our breeding program into your home and your heart to help bring in the next generation of service dogs into the world. We carefully select and breed Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers and crosses of the two and their puppies are destined to become future service dogs, providing greater independence for people with disabilities. Once retired, the breeder dog is spayed or neutered, and you can adopt them as a loving pet.
We're looking for Canine Caretaker volunteers who can support the full journey or help with a part of it - either way, you’re trained & supported throughout the process!
To qualify, please meet the following requirements:
Location: Live in a reasonable distance to Canine Companions headquarters in Northern California (Santa Rosa); this includes areas up to Reno, Nevada, down to Central California.
Team Work: Open to working closely with Canine Companions veterinary, breeding and canine care staff and other volunteers.
Responsibilities:
- Provide a healthy diet & exercise for the breeder dog.
- Follow all Canine Companions guidelines & protocols (options to work with experienced volunteer)
- Bring the breeder dog to Canine Companions HQ in Santa Rosa, as requested:
* Males- breeding dates and vet appointments.
* Females- each heat cycle. Option to assist with whelping/delivery using Canine Companions
guidelines.
- Attend Canine Companions training and meetings related to your role (virtual options available).
Are you ready to make a lasting impact, while surrounded by wagging tails and furry love? Explore all possibilities to support dogs in our breeding program & their puppies by emailing breedingprogram@canine.org. or join us for an upcoming information session at canine.org/bcinfo.
To learn more about this opportunity visit canine.org/get-involved/
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About Canine Companions- Northwest Region (Northern California, Northern Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho
Location:
2965 DUTTON AVE, SANTA ROSA, CA 95407, US
Mission Statement
Founded in 1975, Canine Companions is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships.
Description
There are approximately 64 million Americans living with a disability. Canine Companions is a national non-profit organization that provides expertly trained service dogs and a lifetime of follow-up services - completely free of charge - to children, adults and veterans with disabilities so they can lead lives with greater independence.
Headquartered in Santa Rosa, CA, Canine Companions is the largest non-profit provider of service dogs, and is recognized worldwide for the excellence of its dogs, and the quality and longevity of the matches it makes between dogs and people. The result is a life full of increased independence and loving companionship.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Santa Rossa, CA 95407
DATE POSTED
July 26, 2024
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible- more information can be found on our website.
- Volunteers under 18 are welcome with the support of an adult.