Hi there! Pawsible Independence, an organization that trains service dogs for people with mobility, psychiatric and medical disabilities is seeking foster and puppy raisers!
This is a great chance to learn to train a dog and help people who really will appreciate what you're doing. Dogs are placed in homes for 6 months - 1 1/2 years. You will be working with a trainer located in Santa Rosa, and will have a training manual to work from. And hopefully you'll be providing security, love, snuggles and exercise to build the foundation that Service Dogs need.
For the right person/family, this is a really great experience and a gift to people who need help. The trainer will do a home check, criminal background check - and will work with you individually on training. Please contact me and I will put you in touch with Felicia, the trainer. Or, if you'd like to do some more research, just google: Pawsible Independence to find out more about the organization. The organization is currently being re-structured so that it will be a nonprofit.
We are also looking for foster families to home dogs until more permanent puppy raising homes are found.
Thank you for your consideration! Hari