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Guiding Eyes for the Blind to Hold Orientation to Raise a Puppy

 will hold a series of orientation classes for anyone interested in becoming a volunteer puppy raiser or puppy sitter for the nonprofit organization.

Puppy raisers welcome 8-week-old puppies into their homes then with full support from Guiding Eyes, they love, nurture, and educate the puppies for a 14 to 16-month period before sending them off to their calling as guide dogs.

Everyone is welcome. The event is free.  

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Classes are Feb. 28, March 6, and March 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  

MUST attend all three classes. RSVP is required.

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To learn more prior to attending the class, please contact Nicole Guite at 845-230-6406 or nguite@guidingeyes.org. Canine Development Center, 361 Route 164, Patterson, NY. www.guidingeyes.org/volunteer

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