Sponsor a Puppy

Around two years. 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.

Yes! If you make a donation or raise (with friends, family or colleagues) £2,500 or more, you can give a guide dog puppy the special gift of a name. Please call 0345 1430 192 for further information or visit our Name a Puppy page.

We want to make your guide dog puppy sponsorship a worthwhile experience. 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 Experience 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 – 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.

We understand that circumstances can change and that you may not be able to or wish to continue sponsoring a puppy with us. So, you can of course cancel your sponsorship at any time by emailing us at sapenquiries@guidedogs.org.uk or by calling freephone 0800 953 0113 to let us know.