Veterans Moving Forward, Inc.

Puppy Raiser & Sitter Application

Dear Volunteer,

Thank you for your interest in becoming a puppy raiser/sitter with VMF. Volunteers are the lifeblood of Veterans Moving Forward (VMF) and so important to achieving our mission. Puppy raisers invest energy every day to help transform our Service Dogs in Training (SDiT) from cute, adorable, and sometimes clumsy puppies to focused, highly skilled and mature service animals for deserving veterans. Puppy sitters ensure consistency in training while providing puppies an opportunity to experience different environments and giving raisers peace of mind when they travel.

Preparing a valuable puppy to become a service dog is tremendously rewarding, and is also a serious commitment and responsibility. We encourage you to review the Puppy Raiser Frequently Asked Questions on VMF’s website before submitting your application. Ourcanine team members will provide additional information and details, answer your questions, provide training, and guide you through this experience. We are a supportive, close-knit team who will support you every step of the way.

Thank you for your consideration and willingness to donate your time, energy, and home to train a service dog for a disabled veteran. It is through the collaborative efforts of our dedicated volunteers, donors, and strategic partners that VMF is able to provide veterans with service dogs that help increase the veteran’s independence and ability to function more effectively within their homes and communities. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

Sincerely,

Veterans Moving Forward

Puppy Raiser & Sitter Application

Applicant Name:

Age: ______Sex: M F Occupation:

Co-applicant Name (if applicable):

Age: ______M F Occupation:

Address:

City: County: State: Zip:

Preferred means of communication:

E-mailPhone: home work cellBest time to call:

Daytime phone number: work home cell

Evening phone number: work home cell

Other (Please specify): work home cell

E-mail address:

Are you applying to be a Puppy Sitter (short-term such as weekends or a few weeks) or Puppy Raiser (up to 2 years)?

Puppy Raiser & Sitter Application

Please list all those living with you, and if anyone in the household is allergic to animals:

Name / Relationship
(family member, friend, colleague) / Gender / Age / Home during the day / Allergic to Dogs
M F / Yes No / Yes No
M F / Yes No / Yes No
M F / Yes No / Yes No
M F / Yes No / Yes No
M F / Yes No / Yes No
M F / Yes No / Yes No

Residence: House: Own Rent

Yard: with fence without fence

Apartment: Own Rent

Puppy Raiser & Sitter Application

How did you hear about VMF?

Have you previously raised a puppy for service dog work? Yes No

If yes, please provide details including organization, dog breed, placement, etc:

Do you have the physical ability to lift and restrain a 75-pound dog? / Yes No

To the best of my knowledge, the above information is true and accurate. As a VMF Puppy Raiser or Sitter, I agree to adhere to all requirements of Veterans Moving Forward, Inc., and to be responsible for the care, feeding and training of my canine placement during the period that the puppy is in my home. I agree to return the puppy to VMF upon request.

Applicant’s Signature:Date:

Print Applicant’s Name:

Co-Applicant’s Signature: Date:

Print Co-Applicant’s Name:

Please sign and return this completed application to VETERANS MOVING FORWARD, INC., 44225 Mercure Circle, Suite 130, Dulles, VA 20166, or scan and send via email as a PDF attachment to .

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Veterans Moving Forward, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity that provides service dogs
to veterans with physical and/or mental health challenges.