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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 - in person (NSW)

The Erina Centre - Meeting Space 3, Erina Fair

Friday 4 October 2024, 12pm to 1pm AEDT 

Register now

Information Session – in person (VIC)

Seeing Eye Dogs HQ – 17 Barrett Street Kensington, VIC

Friday 4 October 2024, 12pm to 1pm AEDT 

Register now

Information Session - online - QLD only

Wednesday 16 October,  12pm to 1pm AEDT 

Via Zoom link 

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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.

Pentridge Piazza Markets (VIC)

Come and chat to us about Puppy Caring at 1 Champ Street Coburg, VIC 

Sunday 29 September, 10am to 3pm AEST

Westfield Knox Ozone Markets (VIC)

Come and chat to us about Puppy Caring at the  Westfield Knox Ozone Markets, 425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South, VIC 

Saturday 12 October from 10am to 3pm AEDT 

International White Cane Day (VIC)

International White Cane Day is celebrated annually to promote the white cane as a positive means of independence and mobility for people who are blind or have low vision. 

To celebrate this day, Vision Australia O&M staff, Dandenong Low Vision Group and Seeing Eye Dogs have organized a walk from Dandenong Station to Harmony Square and on to the Dandenong Market. 

Come and chat to us about Puppy Caring, Tuesday 15 October, from 10.30am AEDT 

Nillumbik Pet Expo (VIC)

Come and chat to us about Puppy Caring at the Nillumbik Pet Expo, Marngrook Oval in Diamond Creek, VIC 

Sunday 20 October from 10am to 4pm AEDT 

Main Street Mornington Festival (VIC)

Come and chat to us about Puppy Caring at the Main Street Mornington Festival, Main Street Mornington, VIC 

Sunday 20 October from 11am to 5pm AEDT

Portarlington Markets (VIC)

Come and chat to us about Puppy Caring at the Portarlington Markets, W.G Little Reserve, Portarlington VIC 

Sunday 27 October from 9am to 2pm AEDT 

Avoca Markets (NSW)

Come and chat to us about Puppy Caring at the  Avoca Markets, Avoca Dr, Avoca Beach NSW  

Sunday 27 October from 9am to 2pm AEDT 

2024 Whittlesea Annual Show (VIC)

Headed to the Whittlesea Annual Show?  

We will be there and would love to answer any questions you may have about Puppy Caring. 

Saturday 2 November and Sunday 3 November, 9am to 5pm AEDT

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