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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 Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 6pm to 7pm (AEDT).

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Information session: in person (VIC)

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

Join us in person Saturday October 11, from 11am to 12pm (AEDT).

17 Barrett Street Kensington, VIC 3031

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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.

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

Ballarat Farmer’s Market (VIC)

Come visit us at the Ballarat Farmer’s markets on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 9am to 1pm.

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

Zoo Dr, Lake Wendouree VIC 3350

Sunshine Plaza Shopping Centre (QLD)

Come visit us at Sunshine Plaza shopping centre on Thursday October 9, 2025, from 10am to 1pm each day.

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

154-164 Horton Parade, Maroochydore QLD 4558

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