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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 (VIC, NSW, QLD)

Would you like to learn more about all things puppy caring?

Join us online Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 6pm to 7pm (AEST).

Register

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.

Blacktown Pet Festival (NSW)

Join us at this year's Blacktown Pet Festival at their new venue in Owen Street, Glendenning.

Our staff, volunteers and puppies will be there and ready to help answers any questions you may have about our caring programs.

Sunday, September 28, 2025, 10am to 2pm. Owen Street, Glendenning NSW 2761

Frankston Library (VIC)

Want to hear a great story about Sam the Seeing Eye Dog and get to meet some special puppies?

We will be at the Frankston Library, on Monday 29 September, between 12pm and 2pm and can answer any questions you may have about our caring programs.

60 Playne Street, Frankston, VIC 3199

Melbourne Royal Show (VIC)

Join us at this year's Melbourne Royal Show, at the Dogs Victoria stand.

Our staff and puppies will be there and ready to help answers any questions you may have about our caring programs.

Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 9am to 5pm, Melbourne Showgrounds

Westfield Doncaster Shopping Centre (VIC)

Come visit us at Westfield Doncaster shopping centre on Tuesday September 30, Wednesday October 1, and Thursday October 2, 2025, from 10am to 3pm each day.

Drop by to learn more about our caring programs, meet our staff, volunteers and of course gorgeous puppies and dogs.

619 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster VIC 3108.

Pacific Epping Plaza Shopping Centre (VIC)

Come visit us at Pacific Epping Plaza shopping centre on Thursday, 2 October, 2025, from 10am to 3pm.

Drop by to learn more about our caring programs, meet our staff, volunteers and of course gorgeous puppies and dogs.

571-583 High St, Epping, VIC 3076

Seymour Agriculture Show (VIC)

Do you live in Seymour or close by, and are heading to the Seymour Agriculture Show?

Our staff, volunteers and puppies will be there and ready to help answers any questions you may have about our caring programs.

Friday October 3, from 4pm to 8pm and Saturday October 4, from 9am to 4pm. 

Kings Park 55 Tallarook St, Seymour, 3660

Knox Ozone Market (VIC)

Come visit us at the Knox Ozone markets on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10am to 3pm.

Drop by to learn more about our caring programs, meet our staff, volunteers and of course gorgeous puppies and dogs.

425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South

The Great Pet Together (VIC)

Join us at this year's Great Pet Together in Frankston.

Our staff, volunteers and puppies will be there and ready to help answers any questions you may have about our caring programs.

Sunday, October 12, 2025, 10am to 2pm. Ballam Park, Cranbourne Road, Frankston

Whitehorse Spring Festival (VIC)

Join us at this year's Spring Festival on the grounds of the Whitehorse Civic Centre Precinct and The Round.

Our staff, volunteers and puppies will be there and ready to help answers any questions you may have about our caring programs.

Sunday, 19 October 2025, 10am to 4pm. 399 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading VIC 3131

Nillumbik Shire Pet Expo 2025 (VIC)

The Nillumbik Shire Pet Expo is back for 2025 and our staff, volunteers and puppies will be there and ready to help answers any questions you may have about our caring programs.

Sunday, October 19, 2025, 10am to 4pm. Marngrook Oval, Main Hurstbridge Road, Diamond Creek.

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

 

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