Sponsor a puppy and help change lives

From just £1 a week, join your puppy on their journey to become a life changer.

Choose your puppy

Sponsor for yourself or as a gift.
Download the certificate and first puppy photo straight away!
Follow your puppy's progress.
Receive regular Pupdates, photos, exclusive content and more...
Watch your puppy grow and develop.
Follow your pup from eight weeks old over a two-year sponsorship.

Watch the difference a guide dog makes to Scott's life - your puppy could grow up to be a life changer just like Milo.

Why sponsor a puppy?

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Every day 250 people start to lose their sight in the UK.

By sponsoring a puppy, you can help give someone with sight loss the freedom to live the life they choose.

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There are 2 million people living with sight loss in the UK.

By 2050 this number is set to double. Sponsor a puppy today to help us provide services to everyone who needs them.

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Your donations are crucial to help us continue our work.

Every penny raised makes a difference to people living with sight loss in the UK.

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

Select the guide dog puppy you would like to sponsor for yourself or as a gift to get started.

Custard

Custard is a cheerful golden retriever/Labrador who loves exploring the outdoors. She needs your support to help her grow up to be a life-changer.

Sponsor Custard now

Jack

Meet Jack - a gorgeous black Labrador who loves running around in the sun. He has incredible potential to become a life-changer for someone with sight loss.

Sponsor Jack now

Buttons

Buttons is a bright young golden retriever/Labrador who loves playing with his favourite toy. He’s about to start his guide dog training, but he needs your help.

Sponsor Buttons now

Our newest trainees

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

Welcome pack contents including certificate, 2025 calendar, photo album and magnet.

*Designs may vary slightly. Electronic devices are for illustrative purposes only, devices not included.

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The perfect gift for someone special

Sponsor a puppy as a gift and we’ll post the welcome pack to your address so you can give it to your loved one. We’ll then send them regular Pupdates over their pup's journey. If you're looking for a last minute gift, you can download the certificate and first puppy photo straight away!

Give a life-changing gift

What other puppy sponsors say...

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"I really enjoyed sponsoring Comet and watching him grow. I’m unable to have a dog of my own, and this is the next best thing! It gives me great joy at a small price."
Gary

"I have been sponsoring guide dog puppies for about 5 years; Spirit, Marley and now Moose! I love the Pupdates and hearing when they are partnered with their new owners." Sally

Judy proudly wearing a puppy in training jacket standing on the kerb looking towards camera

"It is one of the best things I have ever done, and I get immense pleasure from watching a puppy develop into a fully trained guide dog. It is also a lovely gift to give a child!" Carol

Sponsor a Puppy frequently asked questions

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.
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 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 – 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.
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.

Have another question? Please view our Sponsor a Puppy FAQ page. Further information can be found by visiting
Sponsor a Puppy terms and conditions. You can also contact our Supporter Care Team (we're here 9am - 5pm, Monday -Friday)
via email at sapenquiries@guidedogs.org.uk or call 0800 953 0113.

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Ready to sponsor a puppy?

Choose from our adorable guide dog puppies Custard, Jack and Buttons and start following their journey today!