Puppy Raising Volunteer Application

Puppy Raiser Application Form
Volunteer Opportunities:

Puppy Raising: Make a lasting impact by volunteering as a puppy raiser, helping prepare future service dogs for their important roles. This opportunity involves welcoming a young puppy into your home and providing daily care, socialization, and basic training. Volunteers are responsible for feeding, grooming, and reinforcing positive behaviors in a variety of environments. This role is ideal for committed individuals who are ready to invest time, patience, and consistency into shaping a confident, well-mannered future service dog. The expectation for puppy raising is to have the puppy in your home for up to 6 months. Basic dog supplies will be provided by American Humane Society.

*Must be within 30 miles of Palm City, FL to volunteer.*
Name

First NameLast Name
Birth Date

MonthDayYear
Phone Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
example@example.com
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Educational Background
College/School:
Department/Field if applicable:
Occupation:
Primary Caretaker of Foster Puppy (if different from applicant):
Relationship:
Household Information
Number of adults in household:
Number/ages of children:
Type of residence:

Other
Do you rent or own?
If you rent, does your lease permit dogs?
Is your yard securely fenced?
Pet and Dog Experience
Do you currently have pets?
If yes, how many dogs are currently in your home? *Our program allows no more than one other dog in the foster home*
If you have a dog(s), please list each: breed, age, sex, spayed/neutered, temperament, vaccinations current?:
How many cats in your home? Please list each: age, indoor OR outdoor, vaccinations current?:
Any other pets in the home? Please describe:
Have you previously owned or trained a dog?
Describe your experience with dogs (training, breeds, time period):
Have you ever raised a puppy for a service dog or assistance dog program?
Does anyone in your household have allergies to dogs?
Daily Routine and Availability
Average hours puppy would be alone per day:
Do you have reliable transportation to bring the puppy to training classes and vet appointments?
Are you able to commit to the full 6-month placement period?
If no to the above question, what would be your estimated availability?
Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Signature
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Puppy Raiser Application Form

Educational Background

Household Information

Pet and Dog Experience

Daily Routine and Availability