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Autism Dog Services is seeking volunteer puppy raisers to foster a puppy for periods between&nbsp;6 -18 months.&nbsp; Shorter time periods are&nbsp;also be available.&nbsp; Raisers must be able to&nbsp;attend bi-weekly puppy training classes in one of the following locations:&nbsp;Guelph,&nbsp;Cambridge, Brantford or Ancaster.&nbsp; You must have access to a vehicle to attend training classes and vet appointments.&nbsp; Puppy raisers are responsible for socializing, training and caring for the puppies health and wellness while they are in their care.&nbsp; &nbsp;All food&nbsp;and approved vet care is provided.Please visit our website&nbsp;<a href="https://www.autismdogservices.ca/index.php/volunteer/foster-a-puppy" target="_blank">https://www.autismdogservices.ca/index.php/volunteer/foster-a-puppy</a>&nbsp;to apply or contact <a href="mailto:janine@autismdogs.ca" target="_blank">janine@autismdogs.ca</a> for more details.

Autism Dog Services

Foster Puppy Raiser

Volunteers will care for a puppy for a short term period in their own home.&nbsp; All volunteers must have a safe home space to house a puppy and the ability to care for a puppy's needs throughout the day.&nbsp; No minimum commitment required. Sitting periods may range from overnight, weekends to several weeks at a time.&nbsp; Orientation and training support provided by the organization.&nbsp; All food, vet care and equipment&nbsp;for the puppy will be provided during the sitting period.Apply at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.autismdogservices.ca/index.php/volunteer/puppy-sitter" target="_blank">https://www.autismdogservices.ca/index.php/volunteer/puppy-sitter</a>

Puppy Sitter

Program Coordinator – Region of Waterloo (one year contract) 

About Toronto Cat Rescue: 

Toronto Cat Rescue (TCR) is a volunteer-driven, registered charity that rescues over 2500 cats 
each year through the efforts of over 1,000 dedicated volunteers. TCR is not a shelter, but a 
network of foster homes that stretches throughout the Greater Toronto Area, and Region of 
Waterloo. We take in cats who are then socialized and housed in foster homes until they are 
ready for adoption. 

Reports to: Executive Director 

About the position: 

The Program Coordinator plays a key role in the day-to-day operations of our Region of 
Waterloo (WR) chapter. This hands-on position is responsible for managing the WR volunteer 
centre facility, supporting rescue operations from intake to adoption in the WR area, while 
liaising with staff to standardize protocols. The ideal candidate is highly organized, 
compassionate, and experienced in working with animals and volunteers. 

As an organization with a large volunteer base, this role will be required to work outside of a 
traditional 9 – 5 work week. The demands of the role are greatest in the evenings and 
weekends; however, daytime duties are also required. The selected candidate must be willing to 
work flexible hours. During the busy season, hours worked beyond 37.5 per week will be 
negotiated as lieu time with the ED. 

Key Responsibilities: 

â Volunteer Centre Management: 
 Oversee the daily operations of the volunteer centre, ensuring it is clean, 
well-organized, and welcoming for both volunteers and cats. 

â Cat Intake &amp; Triage: 
 Assess incoming cats for health, behavior, and placement suitability; work with volunteer 
leads and fosters as needed to ensure proper care plans are in place. 
Good comprehension of empirical treatment aligned with rescue/shelter medicine best 
practises 

â Store Placement Coordination: 
 Assist in coordinating the placement and rotation of cats in partner retail locations for 
adoption visibility and care continuity. 


â Volunteer Recruitment &amp; Training: 
 Actively recruit, onboard, and train new volunteers to support various aspects of the 
rescue program, from cat care to administrative support. 

â Data Entry &amp; CRM Management: 
 Accurately input and update cat and volunteer records in the organization’s CRM 
system, ensuring timely follow-ups and reporting. 

â Transportation: 
Coordinate transportation with the assistance of Volunteer drivers to get cats to their next 
destination 

â Team Support: 
 Provide ongoing support to lead volunteers, staff members, and other internal 
stakeholders to maintain high-quality care and smooth program operations. 
 
Qualifications: 

â Post-secondary education in animal care discipline required (i.e. Animal Health 
â Technician or Veterinary Technology program). 
â Experience working or volunteering in animal rescue, shelter, or veterinary settings 

preferred 
â Strong organizational and multitasking skills 
â Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities 
â Proficient in using computers and CRM/database systems, including google suites 
â Ability to handle cats safely and compassionately, including those who may be fearful or 

stressed 
â Comfortable working weekends or evenings as needed 
â Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and perform physical tasks related to cat care 
â This position requires a valid driver's license and reliable transportation 

Other details 

Full time salary of $52,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year commensurate with level of education, 
credentials, and experience. TCR also offers paid vacation and a benefit plan. 

Approximately 20% of this position will occur remotely, and the position shares on-call duties 
with others. On-site work will be required 4 days per week and when there are large rescues, 
events, and other circumstances which include weekend duties. Travel to Toronto will be 
required throughout the year for staff meetings, large intakes, and Events 
 
Toronto Cat Rescue (TCR) is committed to becoming reflective of the communities we serve. 
We strongly encourage equity seeking groups to apply and self-identify. In accordance with The 
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), we are also committed to providing a 
barrier-free work environment and will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants, upon 
request during the recruitment process. 


Please apply in confidence to: <a href="mailto:careers@torontocatrescue.ca" target="_blank">careers@torontocatrescue.ca</a> before at Aug 22, 2025
11pm

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