 Assistance dogs aren't just born, they're raised.
Volunteer puppy raisers provide these specially- bred puppies a safe home, take them to obedience classes, serve up a healthy diet, provide socialization opportunities and give lots of love.
Each hour spent caring for a CCI puppy is vital to its development as a future assistance dog. The puppy raising program provides a unique opportunity for volunteers to assist CCI with its very important mission.
Contact your regional center to learn more about becoming a volunteer puppy raiser or request an application.
Raise a puppy, change a life.
- Provide a safe environment for a puppy who will be the only dog under 1-year old in the house.
- Work closely with CCI monitoring the puppy’s progress and submit monthly reports.
- Attend CCI approved obedience classes.
- Teach the puppy manners and basic commands.
- Provide financially for the puppy’s food, medical and transportation expenses.
- Feed the puppy a diet recommended by CCI.
- Provide a kennel or crate for sleeping indoors.
- Provide the puppy with age-appropriate socialization opportunities such as public outings and medical appointments.
- Keep the puppy on a leash at all times unless in a securely fenced area.
- Supervise the young puppy throughout the day.
- Agree to return the puppy upon request.
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