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Posted: August 10, 2023
Last Updated: September 11, 2023

Dog Care Support Volunteer

Dog Care Support Volunteers involved in dog care help us “keep love in the home” by assisting older adults with basic dog care so that they can stay together as long as possible.
Janet Honsberger volunteers with Elder Dog Peterborough
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Elder Dog Peterborough

Causes Benefited

Animals, Seniors

Skills Requested

Pet Care/Animal Handling, Running Errands

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  • Location's Accessibility Unknown for those with mobility impairments

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This Opportunity typically takes place Weekly.
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Each session typically takes Less than 2 hours.
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Point of Contact
Ptbo Pawd Leader/Rehoming Coordinator
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Specific Tasks / Responsibilities

Most often, this role involves dog walking but also could include:

  • driving a dog to a vet or groomer appointment
  • helping out with basic grooming such as brushing or bathing
  • delivering dog food from our dog food bank
  • helping with eye or ear cleanin
  • any care activity with which an older person needs a bit of extra help
Goals & Objectives

The activities of the Dog Care Support Volunteer may seem simple to volunteers but they mean the world of difference to someone who needs help. Very often, it means the difference between someone being able to keep or give up their beloved companion.

Preferred Qualifications
Specific Tasks / Responsibilities

Most often, this role involves dog walking but also could include:

  • driving a dog to a vet or groomer appointment
  • helping out with basic grooming such as brushing or bathing
  • delivering dog food from our dog food bank
  • helping with eye or ear cleanin
  • any care activity with which an older person needs a bit of extra help

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