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ORGANIZATION: WARRIOR FREEDOM SERVICE DOGS INC
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Warrior Freedom Service Dogs has an URGENT need for foster volunteers in the Chattanooga, TN and surrounding area who can provide: a caring, loving home; training exercises; enrichment play; transportation to training & vet; Social outings. Part-time and Full-time fosters needed, though Full-time puppy raisers are the most urgent. Most everything is provided.
Most Urgent Need:
F/T Puppy Raiser - Puppy will be housed and cared for 24 hours a day for the first year. Puppies are usually 8-10 weeks old when placed in foster care. Fosters will be provided training. Fosters are responsible for getting puppies to their classes, play dates and the vet. Seasoned dog owners are preferred. Home visits are required by the trainer. Fosters will have a lot of contact with the trainer, including monthly assessments.
P/T Weekend Fosters - Dogs are already in advanced training and are over 1 year old. Objective is to give dogs a break from the kennel and to help in making transition to a permanent home easier. No training is involved, but there are guidelines that must be followed. Typically, pickup from the kennel will occur on a Friday and returned on Sunday or Monday.
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About WARRIOR FREEDOM SERVICE DOGS INC
Location:
PO Box 31, FLINTSTONE, GA 30725, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide veterans with service induced brain injury, such as PTSD and TBI, a means to reconnect with society through the use of trained service dogs.
Description
Our History
As a sniper team leader in the United States Army, Matt Weitz served two combat tours in Iraq. When he returned home, Matt deeply struggled with the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS). He was prescribed medications for his disability that led to a five-year battle with substance abuse. Matt, realizing the severity of his addiction, sought rehabilitation. During this process, he considered how a service animal might help him reconnect with society.
While shopping, Matt met Adam, the owner of the store and a local dog kennel with years of experience professionally training hunting retrievers. Matt mentioned he was looking for a dog to help him cope with his PTS. Without hesitation, Adam offered him one of his puppies. Matt was introduced to his new partner, an eight-week old Labrador. Adam contacted his kennel customers to see what, if any, resources may be available. A flood of responses poured in. In 2014, Operation Freedom Dogs was born.
In the years since, Operation Freedom Dogs, now Warrior Freedom Service Dogs, has climbed to new heights. The all-volunteer organization obtained 501c3 status and formed a board of directors to guide it. With incredibly talented volunteers at the helm, the opportunity to help struggling veterans suffering the side effects of war has never been greater.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
TBDChattanooga, TN 37350
DATE POSTED
August 21, 2024
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- Veterinary
- Veteran Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 24 hours per day for 1 year