Vision Australia will hold a Puppy and Training Dog Carer information session in Gosford on Monday, July 24, as Seeing Eye Dogs calls for new puppy carers.
“At Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs, we believe our puppies will one day give independence to people who are blind or have low vision,” a spokesperson said.
“Seeing Eye Dogs is inviting applications from the Central Coast and surrounds for volunteers to help care for pups or dogs in training along the path to becoming future working dogs.
“Seeing Eye Dogs cover the costs of raising a pup, including food, equipment and vet care; volunteers offer their home and heart.”
Puppy development trainers meet each volunteer carer to help teach basic puppy skills, such as lead-walking, socialising, appropriate feeding and toileting.
“By volunteering to care for a puppy, you’re helping more than you might think,” Seeing Eye Dogs puppy development trainer Jess McKenzie said.
“You’re not only giving a puppy a loving home; you’re helping our blind and low-vision community by raising a future essential Seeing Eye Dog to aid their independence.”
From application to approval, the Seeing Eye Dogs team will support new carers throughout the process.
You can apply to be a carer whether you’re working, studying or retired, single or with family, already caring for a pet, living in an apartment or on an acreage.
The information session will be held from noon-1pm on Monday, July 24, at Vision Australia, 40 Mann St, Gosford.
You can register at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/seeing-eye-dogs-puppy-and-training-dog-caring-info-session-gosford-nsw-tickets-662652580707
Prospective carers will also have the opportunity to have a chat with the team at Paws for a Cause, from 10am-noon on Saturday, August 5, at West Gosford Bunnings.
To apply to be a puppy carer, visit sed.visionaustralia.org/puppy-caring/apply-now
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Vision Australia