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Let's pair you with a puppy! 

We need dog lovers to provide cuddles and care for our Seeing Eye Dogs puppies on their training journey. With your guidance and support, a Seeing Eye Dogs puppy can grow up to make a life-changing impact for a person who is blind or has low vision. 

Before you join our community of dog-loving volunteers, an information session can let you know what’s involved and answer any questions you have. We also have some FAQs.

Upcoming information sessions

Information session: online all states (VIC, NSW, QLD)

Tuesday, February 18, from 6pm to 7pm (AEDT) (5pm to 6pm QLD/AEST)

Register now

Information session: online all states (VIC, NSW, QLD)

Wednesday, March 12, from 6pm to 7pm (AEDT) (5pm to 6pm QLD/AEST)

Register now

Meet and greet events

Our puppy caring community hold regular ‘meet and greet’ events with their puppy development trainers. Fun and informal, these catch ups are a great way to meet other carers and learn more about the rewarding experience of volunteering for Seeing Eye Dogs. 

We continually update this section with upcoming events, so don’t forget to come back to see where we will be popping up next.

Northlakes Shopping Centre (QLD)

Looking for some puppy love this Valentines Day? Come and cuddle some puppies while also having all your questions about puppy caring answered by our staff and volunteers.

We will be at Northlakes Shopping Centre on Friday, February 14, from 10am to 1pm (AEDT).

St Kilda Festival (VIC)

We are very excited to be attending the second day of the St Kilda Festival on Sunday, February 16.

While enjoying the festivities, why don’t you swing by and chat with our staff and volunteers about all things puppy caring?

Pentridge Markets (VIC)

Come and see us for puppy cuddles and a chance to talk to us about puppy caring.

We will be at the Pentridge Craft Markets, located at 1 Champ Street, Coburg, from 9am to 2pm (AEDT), Sunday, February 16.

Avoca Markets (NSW)

Come and see us for puppy cuddles and a chance to talk to us about puppy caring.

We will be at the Avoca Markets, located at Avoca Drive, Avoca Beach NSW, from 9am to 2pm (AEDT) on Sunday, February 22. 

The Pet Show (VIC)

Are you headed to the Pet Show this year? Come and see us at our stand, and we will be doing demonstration so you can see our pups in action!

This year the show will be at the Melbourne Showgrounds Saturday and Sunday, March 1 and 2.

Volunteer puppy and dog caring programs 

Want to know more about our volunteer caring programs? Check out one of the pages below or browse our most frequently asked questions. 

Puppy Caring

Full-time puppy caring for a period of 6 or 12 months

 

Relief Dog Caring

Relief support for pups and dogs of various ages

 

Breeding Dog Caring

Full-time care for a dog during their breeding career

 

Training Dog Caring

After-hours care and rest for our dogs in training