ElderDog Canada
Organization Type: Social & Community ServicesAddress: Kingston, Ontario
Contact: Amanda
Website: http://www.elderdog.ca
ElderDog Canada
Honouring and preserving the animal-human bond
ElderDog Canada Inc. is a national, registered Charitable Organization dedicated to ageing people, ageing dogs, and the important connection they enjoy. Our purposes are to:
- Assist and support older adults in the care and well-being of their canine companions;
- Promote the welfare of older dogs whose lives have been disrupted due to illness, relocation or death of a human companion;
- Educate about the human-animal bond in general and the significant role of companion animals in the health and well-being of seniors;
- Support and conduct research into the human-animal bond with a focus on seniors and canine companionship.
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ElderDog Canada’s Volunteer Opportunities
Foster Care Volunteer
Organization: ElderDog CanadaCategory: Animal Care
Description: Some volunteers provide a short-term, temporary home for a dog whose human companion is temporarily hospitalized. In cases where a dog is left homeless because her or his human companion …Read More
Dog Care Support Volunteer (walking, light grooming, medication)
Organization: ElderDog CanadaCategory: Animal Care
Description: Volunteers involved in dog care support help us “keep love in the home” by assisting older adults with basic dog care so that they can stay together as long as possible. Most often, this …Read More