Opportunity Details

Breeding Dog Foster Families

Guiding Eyes for the Blind | https://www.guidingeyes.org/

Guiding Eyes for the Blind is seeking volunteers to help foster its breeding or stud dogs. Brood and stud dogs—which consist mainly of Labrador Retrievers as well as German Shepherds—start their lives like any other dog in the Guiding Eyes program: raised by a puppy raiser and then assessed for suitability as a Guide Dog. Dogs who display excellent qualities needed in guide dogs may become part of the Brood Stud Program.

Volunteer requirements:

Must live within 1-1.5 hours of the Guiding Eyes for the Blind Canine Development Center in Patterson
Must provide a safe and loving home environment with daily exercise (walking or running for a minimum of 3 miles per day) and keeping the dog on-leash when outdoors
Must be able to transport the dog to the Guiding Eyes for the Blind office for reproduction and healthcare-related visits and quarterly assessments
Must receive training in dog handling, care, and obedience from Guiding Eyes for the Blind staff

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Issue Area(s) Animals

Population Served Animals, People with Disabilities

Activity Type Caring for Animals

Requirements

Age Minimum (with Adult): 10+, Minimum Age:18+

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Volunteers needed through 1/1/2025 | More than 100 spots remaining

Location: Patterson, NY, 12563

Opportunity Leader: Madison Lane

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