Sponsor a puppy

As a gift or for yourself

Sponsor a gorgeous guide dog puppy from just £1 a week, and watch them grow from an eight-week-old bundle of fur to a fully-qualified guide dog. It's a great way to support Guide Dogs, and every puppy's journey is unique! After 24 months of training, your puppy will give freedom and independence to someone with sight loss, giving you the chance to sponsor another new recruit!

Sponsor by 8 December to receive your welcome pack by Christmas. For more information, please visit our frequently asked questions.

Guide dog puppy Crumble sitting with a Christmas toy in front of a selection of Christmas presents

This Christmas, sponsor a puppy as a gift

The gift that keeps on giving, you can sponsor a guide dog puppy as a gift for someone special.

Simply select the ‘as a gift’ option on the Sponsor a Puppy page and complete the form to start their sponsorship journey for a unique charity gift – both for your loved one, and for people living with sight loss. We will send the welcome pack for your loved one to your address so that you can give it to them on Christmas day, after which they will receive regular ‘Pupdates’ about their guide dog puppy’s progress!

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Choose your puppy from one of the adorable recruits...

Douglas

Our boy Douglas is a cheerful Labrador who enjoys bouncing around in the garden. He'll soon begin training to become a life-changer for someone with sight loss.

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Sage

Meet Sage. She’s a beautiful black Labrador who loves snuggling with her cuddly toys. She’ll make a wonderful companion and partner to someone living with sight loss.

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Crumble

Crumble is a fluffy golden retriever who loves having her tummy tickled. She needs your support to help her grow up to become a life-changer for someone with sight loss.

Sponsor Crumble now

Our newest trainees

How your sponsorship will help change the lives of people living with sight loss

Your sponsorship contribution will help provide independence and freedom for the people we support. Right now, your money will be used where it’s needed most. This could be anything from paying for puppy food to enabling the delivery of our wide range of services. Ultimately you will be helping people with sight loss to live the life they choose.

We rely on donations to continue our life-changing work. You can be certain that your donation will make a big difference.

Every hour, another person in the UK goes blind
180,000 people with sight loss rarely leave home alone
Almost two million people in the UK are living with sight loss. By 2050, there could be nearly four million
We rely on donations to continue our life-changing work. Every pound raised makes a difference to people in the UK living with sight loss

Follow this link to see how your money is helping!

When you sponsor a puppy you'll receive...

Regular Pupdates via mail and email - following your puppy's journey
Access to your puppy's exclusive Facebook group
Photo album and photos of your pup
A personalised certificate
An adorable magnet
A gorgeous calendar at the end of each year

Are you a school, group or company? Fundraise to Name a Puppy and become part of their life-changing journey.

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More information on sponsoring a puppy

People are always asking us interesting questions about our Sponsor a Puppy scheme some of which we've answered below. More frequently asked questions and their answers can be found on the FAQ page. Further information can be found by visiting Sponsor a Puppy terms and conditions.

We want to make your guide dog puppy sponsorship a worthwhile experience. Over 24 months, we'll send you regular photos and updates, which we call Pupdates, on how your guide dog puppy is progressing. Your Pupdates will be sent to you through the post and via email. You’ll also receive regular emails and be able to join your puppy’s exclusive Facebook group to see more photos from your pup’s puppy raiser and trainer. Alternatively, you can opt for a paperless journey and only receive ePupdates by calling our helpful Supporter Care team on freephone 0800 953 0113.

You will receive six Pupdates about your guide dog puppy in total - one every four months, usually in February, June and October across the two years – together with a photo showing how your guide dog puppy has grown.

Plus, when you join, you'll also receive a special photo card of your guide dog puppy, a photo album, a fridge magnet and a certificate in your name as well as an exclusive calendar every year.
Around 24 months. You will follow your puppy’s journey from their puppy raiser’s home to Guide Dogs training school, with a final Pupdate introducing you to your dog’s new owner!

However, the good news is that the story doesn't need to stop there! That's because in your final Pupdate, we will introduce you to another puppy and give you the option to continue following a journey with this new pup.
Sponsor by 8 December to receive your welcome pack by Christmas. Orders placed after 8 December will be sent by 1st class post, but we cannot guarantee welcome pack delivery before Christmas. In the meantime, you can download your certificate and puppy photo as soon as you complete your order!

Please note, if you have requested an alternate format for your Sponsor a Puppy communication such as Braille or Large Print, it may take longer for your welcome pack to arrive.
Our Sponsor a Puppy scheme is only available for individuals. However, we have a fantastic Puppy Graduation Scheme designed specifically for schools and youth groups where you will learn about three recently qualified guide dogs, following their training journey from tiny pup to graduation and finally being matched with their owners. We also have a range of teaching resources including science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) projects available. Find out more about how your school or group can get involved.