Volunteering for Summit

We cannot possibly handle everything without our committed volunteers.  There are many areas in which we need assistance. If you are interested in hearing about any current volunteer opportunities please contact:

Rita Cooper, Volunteer Coordinator
info@summitdogs.org or (360) 293-5609

FOSTER HOME OPPORTUNITIES:

Puppy Raising

Puppy raisers care for and train our puppies until they are approximately 10-12 months of age. This position requires a commitment to attend a four-hour orientation session followed by regular obedience classes for the time that the puppy is in your care. Puppy raisers are asked to devote 10-20 minutes each day to training, socialize the dog by taking it on field trips, and care for the dog’s routine needs.

Short-Term/Respite Foster Care

We often have dogs that need a short-term foster home (anywhere from a weekend to a couple of months). These may be adult dogs that need evaluation or time to grow up after being adopted from a shelter, or puppies needing respite care while their raisers are on vacation. A four-hour orientation class is required.

If you are interested in applying to be a foster home you may download the Foster Home Application (Microsoft Word) and e-mail it to Rita Cooper at info@summitdogs.org. We suggest you look the application over and call Rita at 360-293-5609 prior to completing it to ensure you have all your questions answered.