PROUD is a registered student organization that raises puppies for The Seeing Eye. It is a puppy raisers job to expose the young dog to as many situations as possible to prepare them for their future job as a guide dog, which is why you may see the animals in class, Trabant, dorms, or other places around campus. While puppy raisers are encouraged to take their puppy many places, the animals are not yet fully trained service animals so they are not guaranteed entry in all public places. The University of Delaware allows the animals in most campus buildings and classrooms with the Professor's permission, but remember - it is a priveledge, not a right.

Where do the puppies come from?

The dogs that are raised by PROUD come from The Seeing Eye, which is located in Morristown, NJ. The Seeing Eye is a guide dog school that relies on volunteers to raise their puppies in a loving environment until the dog is old enough to return to the school for formal training. Volunteers receive their puppy when it is 7-8 weeks old and typically keep the animal until it is 14-18 months of age. During this time period the puppy raisers give the dogs affection, teach them basic obedience and expose them to a variety of social situations. For further information about The Seeing Eye visit thier website.