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Foster a Future Service Dog:(shuttle available)

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ORGANIZATION: Canine Companions- Northwest Region (Northern California, Northern Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho

Are you a dog lover willing to provide wellness & care for a dog during evenings and weekends? Being a Canine Companions foster could be the perfect role for you!

As a foster volunteer you’ll give a dog in professional training a loving home while they embark on their journey to become a service dog.You’ll get to see the progress your furry companion is making in their training and be a vital part of their journey, without the commitment of looking after a dog full-time! All food, medical care, and resources are supplied to you as the foster. All dogs are either Labradors, Golden Retrievers, or a mix of these breeds, all over 1.5 years old.

Flexible options to drop off/pick up dogs from our training location in SODO Seattle or the service dog shuttle will be at the West Seattle YMCA M-Th 8:20-8:45AM/3:20-3:45PM or talk to us about ridesharing at a central location closer to you.

Q: I have existing pets in my home. Can I still foster?

A: Yes, as long as your pets are friendly and get along with other animals

Q: I have small children in the home. Can I still foster?

A: Yes, the service dogs in professional training are well-behaved and have been socialized to children of all ages

Q: Do I need to know how to train a dog to foster?

A: No, all the training will be done by professional trainers while the dog is at the Puget Sound Field Office.

If you don’t feel you tick every box but are interested, we’d love to hear from you! We’re are open to suggestions and are very happy to chat with you to find out what’s possible, please just get in touch. Picking up from work locations throughout King County may be available.

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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

Animals
People with Disabilities
Veterans & Military Families
Animals, People with Disabilities, Veterans & Military Families

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Seattle, WA 98133

(47.7393,-122.34354)
 

SKILLS

  • Animal Care / Handling

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Flexible- long-term & short-term fosters are needed. (Minimum 3 month commitment)

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