Nonprofit
Published 11/19/25 3:26PM

Host a Dog in Your Home for 2 Weeks

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Stanley, WI
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    2 Weeks at a time, 2 to 4 times per year.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Disability
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Host a Dog in Your Home for 2 Weeks

    Host an assistance-dog-in-training in your home for 2 weeks!

    Our dogs spend 8 months in training with carefully chosen inmate handlers at Stanley Correctional Institution.

    While in the training program, the dogs leave the prison and go to homes of volunteers for 2-Week Home Stays, in order to maintain good house manners and get exposed to as many social and public situations as possible.

    Volunteers will pick up and drop off the dogs at Stanley Correctional Institution.

    Can Do Canines provides knowledgeable training staff to support you, all of the dog food, and vet care.

    By helping host a future assistance dog in your home, you are enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities. These dogs will grow up to bring their people more freedom, independence and peace of mind.

    Plus, you get to snuggle with a life-changing dog!

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Stanley, WI
    Associated Location

    Stanley Correctional Institution

    100 Corrections Dr, Stanley, WI 54768, USA

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Thank you so much for your interest in becoming a 2 Week Home Stay Host for Can Do Canines!

    Please click here to learn more about this volunteer role and fill out our Volunteer Application.

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