Help change a life with a gift in your Will
Give the gift of a life-changing Guide Dog to someone with low vision or blindness.

Give the gift of a life-changing Guide Dog to someone with low vision or blindness.
Get your free Gifts in Wills Guide to learn how a gift in your Will can transform lives.
Give the gift of a life-changing Guide Dog to someone with low vision or blindness.
Get your free Gifts in Wills Guide to learn how a gift in your Will can transform lives.
At eight weeks of age, our Guide Dog pups are placed in the community with volunteer Puppy Raisers. These families or individuals ensure that our new puppy recruits get the best possible care, in a loving home environment while receiving necessary training.
These special, dedicated Puppy Raisers all have one thing in common – they embrace the opportunity to help change people’s lives forever.
Raising and training a puppy is an amazing experience that is incredibly rewarding for the whole family.
A good Puppy Raiser is someone who is caring, patient, and responsible.
Puppy Raising is a 12 month commitment. During that time, Raisers are responsible for:
There are more detailed expectations for Puppy Raisers. Learn more about the details and responsibilities.
To become a Puppy Raiser, ideally you will:
Having your own pet dog does not exclude you from being a part of our Puppy Raising, or Temporary Care Program.
As long as your pet is “dog-friendly”, and you meet our other criteria, we are happy to place a pup with you!
If for some reason you do not fit these criteria, there are many other ways in which you can help. You could become a Volunteer in your area. You could become a Puppy Sponsor, where you can follow the journey of a puppy and donate to help them become life-changing Guide Dogs. You can also assist at our Guide Dogs Centre, sell merchandise at events, or support us with administration duties.
If you hope to get involved, contact us for more information now!
We provide most of the equipment you need to make your pup feel at home.
This includes:
We also cover all veterinary costs through one of our approved vets in your local area.
We also provide ongoing support and advice through our Education Sessions, our online Resource Centre “Puppy Central”, and through regular Training Sessions.
Training Sessions are generally held on a weekly basis until the pup is 4 months of age, and then fortnightly thereafter. Regular visits allow our Puppy Development Team to monitor the pup’s development, and address any concerns promptly to ensure that the Guide Dog Puppy journey is enjoyable for everyone involved.
If you cannot commit to the full 12 months required as a Puppy Raiser, we completely understand. You can still help us by registering as a Temporary Carer. Temporary Carers are on-hand to provide a loving home for when our Puppy Raisers go on holidays, or if they cannot look after their pup for a short period of time.