and Vision Australia are asking for a favour in looking after their gorgeous eight-week-old pups, and we have no doubt that you, like us, are wondering if it’s really them doing us the favour.
Your soon-to-be furry friends are no ordinary dogs. The little heroes in time will in fact support the blind and vision-impaired across the country, but before they do, they have a little growing up to do—that’s where you come in.
While you don’t need to be a professional canine coach, there are several checkboxes that you’ll need to tick before you welcome a pooch into your home, which include but aren't limited to:
- Able to drive and have a car
- Not leave the puppy alone or with someone else for more than 3.5 hours a day
- Have a good level of fitness and be able to walk the puppy daily
- Have a warm, safe space indoors for the puppy to sleep
- Able to conduct basic training and have dog-handling skills
- Complete a background and reference check
Should you be deemed worthy of welcoming such a gorgeous little fluff-ball into your life, Vision Australia will provide you with a puppy pack that includes everything you need—like a lead, collar, food and vet care—for the year ahead.
Currently, Seeing Eye Dogs Australia is looking for carers for 12 12 months at a time, located in northern Brisbane and selected areas of the Sunshine Coast, as well as locations in Victoria. You can apply to become one.
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