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Published 8/24/25 8:00PM

Love Puppies? Want to make a difference is someone's life?

Paws With A Cause
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    Raising a Foster Puppy is a 6 month - 12 month commitment. PAWS provides training classes in your area.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    25
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Community Development, Disability
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Must Love Dogs!

    Description

    Love Puppies? Want to make a difference is someone's life?

    Paws With A Cause is currently looking for volunteers to raise our future Assistance Dogs in the Chicago area. A puppy is placed in your home at 9 weeks of age and returns to PAWS for its formal Assistance Dog training at 18 months of age. No previous training experience is necessary. Just a willingness and motivation to learn. PAWS provides weekly training classes for our Puppy Raisers and we are able to provide routine Veterinary care for the puppy at no charge to the Raiser.

    You can apply and learn more about this opportunity by visiting our website at www.pawswithacause.org. You can complete the application here: Raise A Puppy • Paws With A Cause

    Location

    On-site

    Paws With A Cause

    Chicago, Illinois, US

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    Instructions:

    Please apply on our website at Raise A Puppy • Paws With A Cause

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