Support your community! Temp homes needed for assistance dogs in training!

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Recruiting Organization: Guide Dog Foundation & America's VetDogs

Temp home volunteers care for our puppy or adult dog in their home for varying periods. Temporary (temp) homes, provide a puppy/dog-safe and friendly home with a loving environment where a puppy will learn, or an adult dog will maintain, housebreaking, obedience, excellent house manners, and socialization. Veterinary care, dog food and supplies are provided by the Foundation.

Hours of Volunteering: Temp volunteers care for our puppy/adult dog for an agreed upon time period for approximately 2-3 weeks. It could be longer or shorter depending on needs. Volunteers only respond to the requests that meet their schedule.

Some Requirements: (1) Approved fenced yard/free-running area and puppy/dog-safe home (2) Attend Temp Orientation class-online (3) Attend Leash Handling Class (4) Participate in Virtual Home Check or in-person when there are pet dogs (5) Access to PC/smart phone/iPad and comfortable emailing, texting, attending virtual classes.

Learn more here: Temporary Home (guidedog.org)

Stipend ProvidedFalse

Training Provided

Housing AvailableFalse

Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse

Wheelchair Accessible

Fee RequiredFalse

Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring