A rewarding new friendship awaits
Caring for a Seeing Eye Dogs puppy or dog is a rewarding and impactful experience. Select an option below to learn more about our volunteer caring programs and how you can get involved.
Care for a puppy
Open your heart and home to a puppy for 6 or 12 months.
Read more about Care for a puppyShort-term options
Provide relief care to support our full time carers.
Read more about Short-term optionsCare for a breeding dog
Care for an adult dog full-time to support our breeding program.
Read more about Care for a breeding dogCare for a dog in training
Provide rest and play for a dog in their final stages of training.
Read more about Care for a dog in trainingMeet Patricia, a first-time Seeing Eye Dogs Puppy Carer
We embarked on this adventure as we didn't know if we were ready to have a pet dog in our lives yet. Puppy caring has let us experience this while doing something good in return. We’ve helped [our pup] through the start of his journey in order for him to enrich the life of someone who is blind or has low vision.
Vision Australia Seeing Eye dogs cover all the costs for food and vet treatments, plus supplies you with all the equipment you need. It was simply a no brainer to us!
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Puppy Carers share their experience
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Ivy
Get valuable insights from Ivy, who has spent over a decade caring for Seeing Eye Dogs puppies.
Sally
Sally had never cared for a dog before and says she’s hooked on the “joyous experience” of Puppy Caring.
Amanda & Janet
Amanda and Janet made puppy caring a family affair and have had their friends join the fun.
Meet your new best friend
Join us for a fun and informative session about welcoming a Seeing Eye Dogs puppy into your life. Hosted online or in person, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and hear from staff and volunteers about Seeing Eye Dogs caring programs, including puppy caring and caring for breeding dogs or dogs in training.
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Work experience and volunteer roles
Seeing Eye Dogs has unique work experience programs and volunteer roles that provide the chance to learn about the vital work we do, whilst gaining hands-on industry experience at our home in Kensington, Victoria.
Work experience
Apply for a one week program, available to students in Year 10 to 12, TAFE and University
Read more about Work experienceKennel support
Gain valuable industry experience while getting to know and care for our wonderful dogs
Read more about Kennel supportMaintenance support
Gain practical skills and experience while lending a hand to our operation
Read more about Maintenance support