Guide dog puppies are waiting for homes in Norfolk

Sight loss charity Guide Dogs is searching for people across the county to adopt a puppy for just one year. 

The puppies live in their adoptive homes for their first 12-16 months before moving out to begin their training. 

This is the biggest puppy-raising scheme the charity has introduced in the county and is part of a push to train more guide dogs to assist people with sight loss. 

Jasper is a guide dog puppy being raised in Norfolk (Image: Guide Dogs)Puppy raisers are vital to the early development of guide dogs, teaching basic commands and helping them get used to different environments.    

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The charity covers the cost of all food and veterinary care. 

Rosie is being raised in Norfolk (Image: Guide Dogs)Jay Baker, Puppy Development Advisor for Norfolk, said:  "I’m really proud to be leading our new Puppy Raising scheme in Norfolk. 

"Being a puppy raiser for Guide Dogs is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to raise a guide dog puppy and prepare them for their future role supporting someone with sight loss."

Volunteers must be over 18 and have suitable housing. 

To find out more contact Melanie Brown at Guide Dogs on 0800 781 1444 or visit the website www.guidedogs.org.uk.