What is 4-H and do I have to join?
The Seeing Eye/4-H Puppy Raising Program, started in 1942, is a joint effort of The Seeing Eye, Inc. of Morristown, New Jersey and the 4-H Youth Development Program. Participants are children from nine to 19 years of age and adults. The puppy raising program is just one of many within the 4-H, so when you join the puppy raising program, you are joining 4-H. You can choose to take advantage of the benefits of the 4-H program in your area or focus only on the puppy raising program.
The Seeing Eye/4-H Puppy Raising Program, started in 1942, is a joint effort of The Seeing Eye, Inc., and the 4-H Youth Development Program. Participants are children from 9 to 19 years of age and adults. When you join the puppy-raising program, you are joining 4-H. You can choose to take advantage of the benefits of the 4-H program in your area or focus only on the puppy-raising program. Families are asked to attend at least one 4-H club meeting in their counties and complete and return an application before receiving a puppy.