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Application Process

How to register to change someone's life

You can join our PAWsome community of Puppy Raisers by completing four simple steps:

Step 1: Complete the online application form below and attend one of our scheduled webinars. These webinars provide detailed information about this volunteer role.

Step 2: Your application will be reviewed, and we will then invite you to a short 20-minute phone call to get to know you better.

Step 3: We then provide you with e-learning material to complete.

Step 4: The final stage is getting your home approved and this is done by means of a virtual home visit.

Once your home has been approved and you sign the agreements, we then place you on the waitlist for your puppy.

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Requirements & Support

Find out about the requirements to become a Puppy Raiser and the range of supports we provide.

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Locations

Find out where our Puppy Raising Programme operates near you!

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Join our Puppy Raising Community

Become part of a unique, selfless group of volunteers who have the passion to help our pups change lives.

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REGISTER YOUR INTEREST TO PUPPY RAISE

Before entering your details, please ensure you have read the requirements detailed above.

Have any questions? Contact us today at: 0818 506300 or email: support@guidedogs.ie

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Our Puppy Raisers

Puppy Raiser Mags

Puppy Raiser Mags

It is such a unique volunteering experience where, as a family of dog lovers, we gain as much as we give. We are grateful to bestow the freedom of independence to another family or individual.

Puppy Raiser Bill

Puppy Raiser Bill

It was a year after my wife passed away that I decided I needed some purpose in my life so as a dog love all my life and a supporter of IGDB it was a natural thing for me to do.

Puppy Raiser Zita

Puppy Raiser Zita

You meet so many people through the organisation and walking with the dog. It really gives your life purpose.

Puppy Raiser Annie

Puppy Raiser Annie

Puppy raising Heather changed my life - without her I would never have a job with Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Luke & Kain

Luke is still non-verbal but when I see him smiling down at Kain it shows me he doesn’t need words to express how happy he is.

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Kim & Jango

Meeting Jango was one of the best moments of my life. He’s a beautiful big cuddly dog with the personality to match. From the moment I met him I knew we were going to be best buddies.

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Shauna & Esme

When I needed a hand, I found a paw.

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Conor & Quelda

When Conor is with Quelda he smiles and is comfortable being out and about which is such an amazing gift – we never leave home without her. She has changed all of our lives.

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Aran & Buttons

Being a Guide Dog Owner is such a privilege and positive experience. Buttons has enhanced my life in so many ways and I will always be grateful for that.

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