{"id":856,"date":"2014-02-20T15:41:53","date_gmt":"2014-02-20T15:41:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/?p=856"},"modified":"2019-05-30T20:50:27","modified_gmt":"2019-05-31T00:50:27","slug":"how-do-i-volunteer-my-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/how-do-i-volunteer-my-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Volunteer My Dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Young<\/a>For many of us, giving back to our community is an important part of our life. But did you know that pets could be volunteers too?<\/p>\n

Therapy animals are becoming more common and more active than ever before, and the demand for these special animals is growing by leaps and bounds. Volunteer pets have making the world a better place in senior centers, retirement homes, schools, and rehab centers for years, and their popularity is growing as their good works are proving to be effective.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve ever asked yourself, \u201cHow do I volunteer my dog?\u201d then read on for an introduction to volunteering your pet.<\/p>\n

Does My Pet Have the Right Temperament?<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n

Before you invest the time and resources necessary to undergo the training it takes for your pet to become a therapy animal, you should first assess whether or not your pet is a good candidate to volunteer.<\/p>\n

Here are some points to consider when making your decision:<\/p>\n