Give a guide dog puppy a home with 20 adorable pups up for adoption
Sight loss charity Guide Dogs is looking for volunteers in Northamptonshire who could provide a loving home to a guide dog puppy for the first year of their life.
Despite appealing for “Puppy Raisers” in the area last year, the charity still needs 20 more homes for its pups in the county. Foster homes are vital to the early development of guide dogs, teaching basic commands and helping them get used to different environments.
The role involves supporting puppies for the first 12-16 months of their lives before they begin their specialised guide dog training. The cost of all the food, veterinary care and equipment required is covered by the charity.
Claire Purr, Puppy Development Advisor for Guide Dogs in Northamptonshire, said: “This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to raise a guide dog puppy and prepare them for their future role supporting someone with sight loss.
“It is a long-term volunteering role, as each puppy will live with you for at least a year. We’ll provide all the support and training, so you feel well equipped to care for your puppy when they arrive with you.
“If you’d like to find out more about becoming a Puppy Raiser for Guide Dogs, please do get in touch. With your support, we can help train more life-changing guide dogs for people in the UK living with sight loss.”
Volunteers must be aged over 18 and have suitable housing. Caring for a puppy is a full-time commitment and you must be able to give a guide dog pup the love and attention they deserve.
Applicants must have the ability to access online content and training materials and have an email address. To find out more, contact Volunteering Coordinator Gail Pajak via [email protected][2] or call 0800 781 1444.
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