From Shelter to Service Dog Volunteer Program
Offered by Dogs For Better Lives
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Volunteers foster a shelter dog in their home for up to 6 months while DBL trainers work with the dog on weekdays. In Atlanta, the shelter partner is the Atlanta Humane Society.
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Cost & format
Free · In person
Schedule
- Ongoing. The dog trains with DBL trainers Monday to Friday and is with the volunteer evenings and weekends.
Who this is for
Anyone who loves dogs and can foster a dog for up to 6 months. Fenced yard not needed. Full-time workers, families with kids and homes with other pets can take part.
How to apply
Use the foster sign-up on the DBL site. You will then be sent to the shelter partner's website for online volunteer training. Staff contact you when a dog is ready to foster. Questions can go to sts@dogsforbetterlives.org.
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The details that matter
- Taking volunteers now
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
- How often
- A regular scheduleFrom the description, not confirmed
- Kind of work
- Hands-on (sorting, serving, building)From the description, not confirmed
- How to sign up
- Use the Foster a Shelter Dog button on the From Shelter to Service Dog page, or email sts@dogsforbetterlives.org.From the description, not confirmed
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