Volunteer Application
Thank you for your interest in supporting our mission by volunteering! We have a variety of ways you can become involved:
Puppy Raiser
: Welcome a 9-week old puppy into your family for 18 months. Attend classes for 1 hour weekly for the first 9 weeks and then every other week until the dog is approximately 18 to 20 months old. We teach you all you need to know, give you a starter kit to begin your journey, and provide for the dog's veterinary care and monthly heartworm, flea and tick preventatives.
Puppy Sitter
: Care for a dog-in-training on your schedule - whether it's for a couple of nights, a week, or a month. You choose when to watch a dog based on your schedule. All necessary supplies are provided.
Canine Enrichment Program
:
Spend time Monday through Friday with our adult Advanced Training dogs, and you'll be helping them prepare to meet their future Partner.
Walk and Cuddle:
Enjoy one-on-one time with our adult dogs, giving them a chance to relax, cuddle, or play with an enrichment toy. Some volunteers may be approved to take dogs on a sniffy walk.
Group Dog Play:
Supervise two to four dogs playing and enjoying exercise time.
I am interested in volunteering in the following role/s: (hold CTRL + click to choose as many as apply)
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Why would you like to volunteer with SSD?
Puppy Raisers and Sitters must have access to reliable, non-public transportation.
Puppy Raisers are required to provide transportation for the dog they raise to veterinarian appointments, the home of Puppy Sitters, and SSD. The number of times transportation is needed and the location are dependent on Raiser location. Sitters must have the ability to transport a dog they are sitting to a veterinary practice in case of emergency. What type of transportation do you have access to?
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Who lives in the home with you? (First name, age, relationship to you)
Do you currently have pets?
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Are your pets friendly with other animals and people?
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Do you have proof of vaccination for all pets in your home?
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