Events

Puppy Raising Information Session (Geelong)

Explore the joy of raising a Guide Dog Puppy:

• View our beautiful young pups
• Meet a current Puppy Raiser and the pup they are raising
• Hear the story of a Guide Dog’s journey and how they change people’s lives
• Hear from our Guide Dog Trainers and see the work they do each day preparing future Guide Dogs.

Light refreshments will be served before the event begins, please arrive by 5:45 pm

Learn more about becoming a Puppy Raiser via the link below, for example our 5 main criteria to become a Puppy Raiser:

• Pups must not be left alone for more than 3-4 hours across each day.
• Pups must sleep indoors.
• Applicants must drive, have access to a vehicle 24/7 to attend puppy class and vet clinics or emergency vet visits.
• Children in the home should be 5 years plus, or soon to be 5.
• Garden, pools, spas & courtyards must be safely fenced.

https://vic.guidedogs.com.au/get-involved/volunteering/become-puppy-raiser/