Application Forms

In-House Volunteer

In-House Volunteer Application
If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer at our Canine Development Center in Patterson or the Training School in Yorktown Heights, NY, this application can be easily submitted online. The Volunteer Department will be in touch with you 7-10 business days following submission of the application to talk to you in greater detail about various volunteer opportunities.

All volunteers are asked to adhere to a Code of Conduct. Please click here for further information.

For additional information, please contact Volunteer Department at volunteer@guidingeyes.org

Early Socialization Program

Early Socialization Application
We are accepting Early Socialization Applications, but please be aware E.S. Volunteer positions are limited and applicants may be placed on a wait list until the next position opens up.

If you are interested in becoming involved in our Early Socialization Program, this application can be filled out online & submitted electronically. The Early Socialization Coordinator will contact you to discuss your application in greater detail. Our standard response time is 7-10 business days.

For additional information, please contact ES Program Coordinator at socialization@guidingeyes.org

Brood Stud Foster Program

Application – Brood/Stud Foster
If you are interested in becoming a Brood/Stud Foster, this application can be easily submitted online for consideration. The Brood/Stud Manager will contact you to discuss your application in greater detail. Our standard response time is 7-10 business days.

For additional information, please contact Brood/Stud Program Manager at BSProgram@guidingeyes.org

Home Litter Care Program

Application – Home Litter Care
Home Litter Care aims to enrich the lives and experiences of our puppies by utilizing your home environment. Within one week of giving birth, a brood and her puppies are placed in your home, under your care, for a period of up to 6 weeks. Interested parties may submit an application to the Home Litter Care Coordinator.

For additional information, please contact Elizabeth Martin at emartin@guidingeyes.org

Home Socialization Program

Application – Home Socialization (Short-term Puppy Visits)
If you are interested in becoming involved in our Home Socialization Program, this application can be filled out online & submitted electronically. The Home Socialization Coordinator will contact you in 7- 10 business days to discuss your application in greater detail.

For additional information, please contact HS Program Coordinator at socialization@guidingeyes.org

Puppy Raising

Application – Puppy Raising
If you have reviewed the general information and key components of puppy raising and would like to proceed to the next step, please submit the on-line Puppy Raiser Application. We will e-mail your application to the region nearest to where you reside. This application indicates your interest in finding out more about raising a puppy - you will hear from a Guiding Eyes representative within a week and you will be invited to attend classes that will answer your questions and help you prepare to become a puppy raiser. We ask our potential raisers to be well informed in order to make this important decision.

For additional information, please contact Linda Damato, Director, Puppy Program Support Services at ldamato@guidingeyes.org

Puppy Adoption

Application – Released Puppy Adoption
If you are interested in adopting one of our released 8- 12 week old puppies, this application can be filled out online & submitted electronically. You will receive confirmation of your application via email. The cost of a released puppy is currently $1300.00, with the exception of GLABs (golden/lab cross)and Black & Tan Labs which are $1100.00).  The current wait for a young pup is 12 to 18 months. Should your circumstances change and you are no longer interested in adopting one of our puppies – contact us immediately at releasedpup@guidingeyes.org.

Those interested in adopting a young adult dog should contact the Manager, Released/Retired Dog Program,  to receive an application package. The current wait for a young adult dog is between three and four years.

For additional information, please contact Released Puppy Department at releasedpup@guidingeyes.org