Canine Companions, the organization has been providing service dogs to people with disabilities since 1975, is holding two programs in Gloucester and Mathews for those interested in helping out to serve as puppy raisers.
From 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, the program will be held at Gloucester Library, Main Street Center. The Mathews program will be held two days later, on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Mathews Memorial Library.
Canine Companions volunteer puppy raisers provide specially-bred puppies a safe home, take them to obedience classes, serve a healthy diet, provide socialization opportunities and give lots of love.
At the programs in Gloucester and Mathews, interested volunteers will get to meet some puppies, meet a class leader, explore ways to help as a puppy raiser, talk with active puppy raisers and ask questions about the process.
Headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, Canine Companions acquired a property in Mathews in 2022. In May, the Mathews County ...