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Help with puppy care at our Canine Health & Wellness Center!
ORGANIZATION: Canine Companions- Northwest Region (Northern California, Northern Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho
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Do you have a passion for dogs? Support the start of the next generation of service dogs by volunteering at our new Canine Health & Wellness Center! As a Litter Sitter, you'll help ensure the wellness and care of our dog mommas and their adorable puppies, who will grow up to provide greater independence for people with disabilities. No Experience Necessary: We provide you with all the training & guidelines. Evening & weekend shifts available
What You'll Do:
- Puppy Care & Husbandry: Assist with providing overall wellness, care, and a clean environment for puppies from newborn up to eight weeks old.
- Dog Momma Care & Husbandry: Assist with walking, grooming, cleaning and enrichment activities for our dog mommas. Assist with cleaning of key areas to help ensure optimal health & safety.
- Wellness Monitoring: Work closely with our staff to monitor the health and wellness of our dog mommas and their litters.
Requirements:
- Must live in Northern California and be able to travel to Santa Rosa.
- Ability to commit to one to four shifts per month. Shifts are 2 hrs. in length.
- Must be 16 years old or older (those under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian fill out the application, and they must be accompanied during the volunteer onboarding process).
Help service dog journeys a success and make a life-changing impact! Let us know if you’re interested here , and we 'll provide the next steps. Join an upcoming virtual volunteer info. session to learn more!
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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
Sebastopol, CA 95473
DATE POSTED
February 4, 2025
SKILLS
- Veterinary
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Live in Northern California and be able to travel to Santa Rosa. Must be 16 years old or older (those under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian fill out the application, and they must be accompanied during the volunteer onboarding process