CNIB Guide Dogs needs volunteer puppy raisers in Ottawa/Carleton Place!

CNIB Guide Dogs has expanded its puppy program to the Ottawa/Carleton Place area and is in need of caring individuals to become volunteer puppy raisers for future guide dogs in the region. 

Guide dogs are partners in mobility and independence for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision and can open up the world in a profoundly different way. But before these dogs can embark on their life-changing roles as guide dogs, they require months of socialization, exposure to new environments, and basic obedience training. Puppy raisers are instrumental in this process, nurturing and preparing these young pups for their future roles as guide dogs.

Puppy raising and boarding is a rewarding volunteer opportunity filled with unconditional love that changes many lives – including yours!  Volunteers are a critical part of our guide dog program, and we’re always in need of volunteer puppy raisers and boarders. With support from CNIB Guide Dogs staff, you would play a pivotal role in raising a puppy to become a guide dog and help change the life of someone who is blind or partially sighted.

Previous experience with dogs is not required. If you’re eager to learn, CNIB Guide Dogs will provide you with support and training so you can feel confident in your volunteer role. 

If you’re located in Ottawa/Carleton Place and want to learn more about this rewarding volunteer opportunity, visit www.cnib.ca/puppyraising and apply!