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Inspire Independence! Raise a future service dog puppy!
ORGANIZATION: Canine Companions- South Central Region (Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana & Arkansas)
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16 people are interested
No matter where you’relocated in the U.S., you can volunteer to raise a puppy and be a part of something truly life-changing! Help inspire independence andprovideservice dogs to people with disabilities!
What’s in it for you?
Be a Hero: Play a crucial role in preparing a future service dog for their life-changing work.
Learn to Work with Dogs: No dog experience necessary-guidance and support are provided!
Have Fun: Enjoy the playful companionship of a puppy while making a lasting impact. Connect with a passionate community of puppy raisers, volunteers and graduates.
Flexible Commitment: While many choose to raise a puppy for the entire 16-18 monthjourney, we offer flexible options to fit your lifestyle.
What’s Involved?
Create a Loving Home: Provide a safe environment for a puppy (the only dog under 12 months in your home).
Learn and Grow: Teach essential puppy manners and skills with our support and resources, including a puppy class!
Stay Connected: Work closely with us to track the puppy’s progress and participate in regular puppy classes.
Ensure Wellness: Provide food, veterinary careand age-appropriate socialization.
Keep Active: Supervise their activities and use a leash. Consider bringing your puppy to work, if permitted.
Celebrate the Journey: Celebrate the incredible journey together,as the puppy returns to our training center and starts professional service dog training.
Curious to learn more about this incredible journey? Discover more by joining our upcoming virtual volunteer info session. Submit your volunteer application today, and visit our website for FAQs and more details!
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About Canine Companions- South Central Region (Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana & Arkansas)
Location:
7710 Las Colinas Ridge, Irving, TX 75063, US
Mission Statement
Founded in 1975, Canine Companions for Independence, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides expertly trained service dogs and ongoing support to people with disabilities.
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
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
TX 77027
(29.740582 ,-95.45158 )
DATE POSTED
November 18, 2024
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Please note: If you are under the age of 18, you must have a parent or legal guardian fill out the application and you can sign on as a co-applicant.