We are a local club dedicated to raising puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB).  We are hosting a fundraiser and would be grateful for a donation for our silent auction.  All contributors will be recognized at the event, and proceeds will be used within San Digo County to support our program.

San Diego Puppy Raisers collaborates with Future Farmers of America (FFA) students from local high schools to raise these puppies as part of their community service projects.  Our club helps with the expenses of raising the puppies by supplying items such as kennels, leashes, training manuals, the cost of training outings, travel to attend the puppy's graduation, and other miscellaneous needs.  All local representatives of GDB and FFA puppy raisers are volunteers and receive no compensation for their work in providing this community service.

The impact of the Guide Dogs for the Blind puppy raising program is transformative.  Training guide dogs to assisit the visually impaired requires the dedication of many volunteers.  From eight weeks old until about 18 months, these puppies undergo rigorous dialy training and remain closely supervised by their raisers.  Afterward, they return to the GDB campus for formal guide work training.

We appreciate your consideration of our request!