Foster a Future Service Dog: Weekends & Nights (shuttle available)

Are you a dog lover willing to provide wellness & care for a dog during evenings and weekends?Being a Canine Companions foster could be the perfect role for you!

As a foster volunteer youll give a dog in professional training a loving home while they embark on their journey to become a service dog. Youll get to see the progress your furry companion is making in their training and be a vital part of their journey, without the commitment of looking after a dog full-time! All food, medical care, and resources are supplied to you as the foster. All dogs are either Labradors, Golden Retrievers, or a mix of these breeds, all over 1.5 years old.

Flexible options to drop off/pick up dogs from our training location in SODO Seattle or the service dog shuttle will be at the West Seattle YMCA M-Th 8:20-8:45AM/3:20-3:45PM or talk to us about ridesharing at a central location closer to you. Most fosters commit for 3-6 months.

Q: I have existing pets in my home. Can I still foster?

A: Yes, as long as your pets are friendly and get along with other animals

Q: I have small children in the home. Can I still foster?

A: Yes, the service dogs in professional training are well-behaved and have been socialized to children of all ages

Q: Do I need to know how to train a dog to foster?

A: No, all the training will be done by professional trainers while the dog is at the Puget Sound Field Office.

If you dont feel you tick every box but are interested, wed love to hear from you! Were are open to suggestions and are very happy to chat with you to find out whats possible, please just get in touch. Picking up from work locations throughout King County may be available.