What does a guide dog fosterer do in Jersey?

Guide dog fosterers in Jersey provide temporary loving homes for puppies as part of their training support.

Why does Jersey need more guide dog puppy fosterers?

Without local fosterers, puppies must travel to the UK for temporary care, which is inconvenient for both the dogs and their raisers.

Who can become a puppy raiser for Guide Dogs Jersey?

Anyone willing to commit time and care can become a puppy raiser; the charity provides training and covers all essential costs.

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Jersey Needs More Guide Dog Puppy Fosters

28 Nov

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Summary

Jersey seeks more volunteers to foster guide dog puppies.
Fosterers provide temporary homes for puppies in training.
Lack of local fosters means puppies must travel to the UK.

Jersey Needs More Guide Dog Puppy Fosters

Guide Dogs charity is appealing for more volunteers in Jersey to foster puppies undergoing training. The absence of local fosterers means that puppies needing temporary care must travel to the UK, or fosterers from the UK must come to Jersey. This situation places an additional burden on puppy raisers, who rely on a robust local support system.

Puppy raisers, such as Richard Pascoe, describe fosterers as a crucial 'safety valve'. Their availability ensures that the training process for puppies like Christie is not disrupted by unforeseen circumstances or planned holidays for the raisers. The charity covers all essential costs, making the commitment primarily one of time and care.

More fosterers are needed to support the growing number of puppies. These volunteers play a foundational role in preparing dogs to become invaluable assistance animals, ultimately changing lives for visually impaired individuals like Jenny Stafford, who depends on her guide dog Nan. The charity aims to recruit at least five new fosterers.