VOLUNTEERS are being sought in Cumbria to provide a loving home to a guide dog for the first year of their life.
Guide Dogs have a new puppy scheme launching now with Puppy Development Advisor, Rachel Adams. ‘Puppy Raisers’ are vital to the early development of guide dogs, teaching basic commands and helping them get used to different environments. The role involves supporting puppies for the first 12 to 16 months of their lives before they begin their specialised guide dog training.Homes are needed for guide dog puppies in Penrith, Carlisle, Keswick and Kendal with Guide Dogs covering all the costs involved. Becoming a Puppy Raiser is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to raise a guide dog pup