 A 2011 multi-generational volunteer dog foster program at Atlantic Shores in Virginia Beach, Virginia, one of the first programs of its type in the nation, brings together qualified retirement community residents and elementary school students.The foster puppies will live with selected senior citizens in the Atlantic Shores retirement community, where the dogs will have early exposure to elevators, sidewalks, ramps, wheelchairs, and sliding doors — elements that mirror the conditions in the second phase, when dogs receive 18 month formal training.At the retirement community, the puppies will be integrated into normal everyday resident activities and will be featured in special events focused on the puppies.