Imagine bringing a loving dog into your home, who will contribut e to the next generation of service dogs destined to help people with disabilities gain greater independence! By caring for a carefully selected Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever or cross in our breeding progra m , you 'll play a vital role in helping the next generation of future service dogs to transform lives .
What’s in it for you?
A Heartfelt Experience: Surround yourself with unconditional love and contribute to a meaningful mission.
An Incredible Community: Collaborate with our dedicated veterinary, breeding and canine care teams, and connect with other passionate volunteers who ’ll support you along the way.
Flexible Involvement: R eceive comprehensive training and support , no matter how long you help out in the journey .
Wagging tails & furry love : Once retired , the dog will be spayed or neutered and offered to you as a cherished pet.
How do you know if it's a ma t ch ?
Location: Reside within a reasonable distance from our headquarters in Northern California (Santa Rosa), including areas up to Reno, Nevada , and down to Central California.
Teamwork: Open to work ing closely with our expert staff and fellow volunteers.
Responsibilities:
Health & Wellness : Provide a healthy diet and regular exercise for the breeder dog .
Regular Visits: Bring the breeder dog to our HQ in Santa Rosa for (this means minimal vet bills) :
Males: Breeding dates and vet appointments.
Females : Heat cycles, and potentially assist with whelping and delivery following our guidelines. Option to whelp at our Canine Health & We l lness Center.
Guidance: Follow Canine Companions guidelines and protocols, with options to work alongside experienced volunteers.
Training & Meetings : Attend required training sessions and meetings (virtual options available).
Discover how you can be a part of this heartwarming journey by joining an upcoming canine caretaker info session or by reaching out to us today.
2965 DUTTON AVE, SANTA ROSA, CA 95407, US
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.
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.
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September 13, 2024
