It’s not a pet; it’s a mission

Our volunteer Puppy Raisers are among the genuine heroes who make what we do possible.

Starting with a nine-week to twelve-month-old puppy, the Puppy Raiser—with the training, support and recognition of our team—begins the process of preparing the dog for a happy, healthy life of service. The Puppy Raiser provides the love, care and attention any puppy needs to develop into a well-adjusted adult dog. But they also help familiarize it to the sights, sounds and smells of public areas like those it will encounter daily with its eventual human partner. The goal is to ensure a stable, dependable, trustworthy companion and helper for a person with a disability. At about 18 months of age the dog comes back to our facility where it is further trained in the specific duties it will assume with its specific client.

MORE INFORMATION

– Change Someone’s Life
– Puppy Raiser Commitments
– Puppy Raiser Benefits
– Other Volunteer Dog Care Options
– Puppy Raising Photo Gallery