Guide Dogs Victoria on the hunt for new puppy-raisers in Geelong

THE search is on for carers to raise the next generation of furry heroes guiding the vision-impaired through life.

Guide Dog ambassador Denis Walter with trainee dogs Dusky, left, and Apollo. Picture: Alison Wynd

THE search is on for carers to raise the next generation of furry heroes guiding the vision-impaired through life.

Geelong’s most recognisable voice Denis Walter is an ambassador for Guide Dogs Victoria and has called the community to give their time to become puppy-raisers.

“They’re obviously always on the lookout for people to care for the young puppies and bring them up,” he said. “The service is incredible. It gives people a feeling of security and to be part of that process is just fantastic.”

Puppies can’t be left alone for more than three hours per day, so potential puppy-raisers need to have plenty of time on their hands. The dogs can be taken to workplaces, but puppy-raisers must be able to attend training, held in business hours.

The puppies have to be able to sleep indoors and carers should have a moderate fitness level, a registered and insured car and provide a safe environment.

Application forms are available at guidedogsvictoria.com.au/get-involved or call 1800 804 805 for information.

Originally published as Guide Dogs Victoria on the hunt for new puppy-raisers in Geelong