ElderDog Canada
Okanagan
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.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Rehoming Coordinator (Kelowna)
Coordination
ElderDog Canada is a 100% volunteer-run, national charity dedicated to ageing people and ageing dogs.
Through our Rehoming Program we help senior dogs live out their twilight
years with the love…
Ongoing
Foster Dog Care Volunteer
Animal Care
Some volunteers provide a temporary, short-term home for a dog while their human companion is hospitalized. In cases where a dog is left homeless because their human companion must relocate to a non-…
Ongoing