ElderDog Canada
ElderDog Canada 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.
The St. John's pawd provides support to older adults and older dogs in the St. John's and surrounding area.
Website: elderdog.ca
Contact Email: stjohnsldr@elderdog.ca
Requirements for Volunteering: vulnerable person's check from RNC, ability to travel to older adult's home
Duties of Volunteers: dog walking, short term foster for older adult families who are temporarily unable to care for their pet, general dog care support to older adults
Commitment: dog walking is generally once or twice per week, other dog care support as needed
How to apply:
There are three steps to finalize your Elder Dog application:
- Complete volunteer application – you can find the downloadable link on the website above. The application includes directions where to send the application (volunteer@elderdog.ca).
- Include a photo (head shot) for your ID badge.
- Complete vulnerable person’s check. The application for the vulnerable person’s check can be found at the link below – it is forwarded by RNC to Elder Dog National: https://www.rnc.gov.nl.ca/services/certificate-of-conduct/
Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elderdogstjohns/