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You
Can Help
To continue fulfilling the urgent need for guide dogs, a network of
volunteers and sponsors is critical. Any assistance, be it time, money,
or services, is both needed and appreciated. If you would like to participate,
read on to learn about the many different opportunities open to you! |
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Click here for a list of available
volunteer opportunities in the Cuyahoga Region!
Be
a Puppy Raiser
The raisers perform
an essential service; without raisers there would be no guide dogs. There
is excellent support and guidance for people who have never raised dogs
before. Guiding Eyes provides classes, a manual, videos and evaluation
meetings to help you do it right. Puppy raisers can be families, single
people, can own other pets or have no pets, and need not be experienced.
Vet expenses for the puppy will be completely covered.
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Be
a Puppy Sitter
Puppy Sitters are
an important part of the Guiding Eyes team. A puppy sitter is an individual
or family that watches a puppy on a short-term basis, either when a raiser
is temporarily unable, or to help provide additional varied experiences to
the pups. Sitters participate in the puppy socialization classes, and have
access to the same invaluable support network that the raisers enjoy.
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Be
a Sponsor of Regional Expenses
The
local regional team has a variety of expenses. Any assistance, be
it time, money or services, is both needed and appreciated. You can
donate your professional services such as printing of educational
materials, advertising, and fund raising. Visit our Wish
List to
see if you can help!
Be a Food Or Equipment Sponsor
While the puppy's
veterinary services can be donated by area vets, other sponsors are needed
to help defray the cost of food and equipment. You can make a one-time
donation or sponsor a puppy for the 12 to 20 months that it lives
with a raiser. Food or equipment sponsors can be families, individuals,
or businesses. |
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Make
a Monetary Donation
Our puppy raising program
is supported entirely by contributions. Neither Guiding Eyes nor our local
program receives any government subsidies. If you wish to make a monetary donation,
checks can be made out to "Guiding Eyes for the Blind / Cuyahoga," and sent to:
Guiding Eyes for the Blind
c/o Pat Turner
1339 East Ave.
Elyria, OH 44035
For more
information, read the frequently asked questions
page or contact us!
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