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Opportunity Details

Raise a Life Changing Puppy!

Canine Companions | https://canine.org/

Calling all dog lovers and community heroes!

Canine Companions volunteer puppy raisers provide purpose-bred puppies a safe home, take them to puppy classes, serve up a healthy diet, provide socialization opportunities and give lots of love. Each hour spent caring for a Canine Companions puppy is vital to their development as a future service dog. Our puppy raising program provides a unique opportunity for volunteers to assist with our very important mission.

Raise a puppy, change a life. As a volunteer puppy raiser, we ask that you meet the following requirements:

  • Provide a safe environment for a puppy who will be the only dog under 12 months old in your home.
  • Work closely with Canine Companions to monitor the puppy’s progress and submit monthly reports.
  • Attend an average of two Canine Companions-approved classes per month.
  • Teach the puppy manners and basic skills.
  • Responsible for the puppy’s food, veterinary expenses and puppy classes.
  • Transport the dog to the regional training center at the projected turn-in time.
  • Feed the puppy a diet recommended by Canine Companions.
  • Acquire and utilize a kennel or crate for sleeping indoors.
  • Provide the puppy with age-appropriate socialization opportunities, such as public outings and veterinary appointments.
  • Keep the puppy on a leash at all times, unless supervised in a securely fenced area.
  • Supervise the puppy throughout the da

Puppy Raising is a nationwide opportunity and available regardless of location. For more information visit canine.org and visit our puppy raising FAQ. 
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.

People with Disabilities/Access & Functional Needs, Veterans & Military Families
Families, Military/Veterans, People with Disabilities, People with Health-based Concerns, Children and Youth

Age Minimum (with Adult): 12+, Minimum Age:12+, Court Ordered Volunteer - Allowed

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Volunteers needed through 3/4/2025
Santa Rosa, CA, 95407
North West Region Puppy Program

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