Puppy Raiser - Putnam County, NY

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Won't you open your heart and home to a 9 week old future guide dog?
HELP CHANGE A BLIND PERSON'S LIFE FOREVER! YOU can raise a puppy that has the potential to become a guide dog.
According to the National Eye Institute, 3.3 million Americans live with blindness or vision loss. As a result, the demand for guide dogs will increase significantly over the next ten years. For a person without sight, a guide dog from Guiding Eyes for the Blind (www.guidingeyes.org) can provide life-changing independence. As one of the world's foremost guide dog schools, Guiding Eyes has been providing dogs free of charge for over 55 years.

Though it costs upwards of $45,000 to breed, raise and train these special dogs, Guiding Eyes receives no government funding and relies solely on the generosity of compassionate contributors - including volunteers who donate their time. We are actively seeking volunteer Puppy Raisers to care for and educate our puppies during the first eighteen months of their lives. Raisers teach puppies socialization, house manners and basic obedience, preparing them for professional guide dog training.

Guiding Eyes provides extensive support to Puppy Raisers including: *Free local Puppy Raising classes *Free Veterinary Care *Free local support
Puppy Raisers are responsible for expenses such as: *Dog Food (approx. $35/month) *Attending puppy classes in their local region *Incidentals such as toys and leashes You can make a difference - become a Puppy Raiser and help bring mobility and independence to the blind and visually impaired. For more information visit our website: www.guidingeyes.org or call us at 1-866 GEB LABS (1-866 432 5227)
Puppy Raisers are needed in the following states: NY, CT, ME, VT, NH, MA, DE, OH, MD, VA, & NC.
Required Skills:
No previous dog experience is necessary! Just bring your love of dogs and your desire to help others.

You will attend FREE local classes that will teach you dog handling and socialization skills as well as basic dog obedience.
For more information visit our website: www.guidingeyes.org or call us at 1-866 GEB LABS (1-866 432 5227)