Donate Towards Costs
It costs £20,000 to raise and train a seeing dog to the stage where it is able to guide its blind or sight impaired partner. Every donation you make helps us to deliver life changing seeing dogs to those who need them. You may take for granted the freedom to walk to the shop; to collect your children from school; to visit a cinema; to walk without fear; seeing dogs offers these freedoms to blind and partially sighted people.
Here are some things your donation will be spent on
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£5 will pay for a puppy’s food, vet care, toys and treats for a day. Make a puppy happy!
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£10 will pay for the collar and bells a seeing dog wears when it is having a run in the park. The bells mean the dog’s partner knows where the dog is!
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£15 will pay for a grooming kit – seeing dogs must be smart and presentable. They visit public places, travel on public transport, grooming is essential to keep them healthy and looking the part.
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£35 will pay for the food, vet care, toys and treats for a week for a dog in training. A seeing dog is fed a high quality diet and receives first class vetenary care. To give of their best they will receive the best.
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£50 will pay for a seeing dog to start work with a new bed and bedding. This will keep them comfortable and let them rest to recharge their batteries.
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£100 will pay for a seeing dog’s harness and lead. The green harness is what identifies a seeing dog as a guide. It also lets their blind partner know when they stop for a curb or change direction to avoid bumping obstacles! It is the most essential piece of their equipment!
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£1000 will pay the costs of a dog in training for a month. A seeing dog is responsible for the life of its partner. There are no short cuts, or quick fixes. it is careful and detailed work. This is one area where you don’t want a bargain!
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£2000 will pay for a well bred, healthy puppy to join our puppy programme. Good seeing dogs begin life as good puppies. We work with expert breeders to hand pick healthy, happy and confident puppies.
£20,000 will pay for us to select a puppy, feed it, provide for its vetenary care, train it, and train its partner in its care and work. This dog will guide its blind partner for eight years on average. It is a genuinely life changing gift of dignity and independence. Please consider leaving us a legacy in your will.