I am a volunteer weekend puppy raiser in Massachusetts and have found my time volunteering with America's Vetdogs to be one of the most rewarding experiences. I am raising my second puppy, and am immensely proud of the successes of my first dog. Volunteers support one another and trade tips and advice and it is a great community to be a part of. I haven't yet visited AVD's parent organization, the Guide Dog Foundation, in New York just yet, but I look forward to seeing the impact of my time volunteering with AVD in the very near future. From other volunteer experiences I know that veterans are among the most appreciative and humble "customers" and I'm thrilled my sometimes selfish desire to have a puppy around to play with and socialize is serving the greater good in such a meaningful and lasting way.
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Military & Veterans Organizations, Veterans
Mission: To assist disabled veterans and active military personnel and those who have served our country live without boundaries.
Results: We are in need of volunteers to raise our puppies on the weekend in the following areas: Connecticut: Enfield area Florida: Milton area Massachusetts: Shirley, Framingham, Norfolk and Bridgewater areas Maryland: Westover, Cumberland and Hagerstown areas Pennsylvania: Dallas area
Target demographics: To assist disabled veterans and active military personnel to live without boundaries..
Direct beneficiaries per year: over 100 teams.
Geographic areas served: the United States
Programs: guide dogs and service dog training and placement free of charge.