A Puppy with a purpose.

So along with contemplating a dog, I was looking for purpose.  I wanted to make a difference in this wacky world and demonstrate to our kids that giving back was meaningful and rewarding.  The Universe was conspiring with me because one day while shopping at the grocery store I spotted a women with a young puppy sporting a green vest.  A puppy in a grocery store was unusual at the time so I made my way over to her and asked her about her puppy.  Turns out she is a Puppy Raiser for Guide Dogs for the Blind.  I was intrigued.  That puppy with his green vest had his own sense of purpose and this sparked my curiosity.  I immediately went home and explored Guide Dogs For the Blind on the internet.  Turns out Puppy Raisers play a significant role in training and socializing these dogs for their life with sight impaired people.  The raisers primary role is raising a puppy from about 8 weeks of age until they are 14 to 15 months of age.  Raisers teach basic obedience and socialization.  They take them on outings with their Guide Dog Club and raise a well-behaved pup. This could fit my quest.