Seeing Eye Dogs Australia and Vision Australia are asking for a favour in looking after their gorgeous 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 pooch into your home.
- Have a secure yard
- Willing to have a dog inside your home
- Provide regular socialising for the puppy
- Conduct basic training
- Be available for group training
Should you be deemed worthy of welcoming such a gorgeous little fluff-ball into your life, Seeing Eye Dogs and 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. They'll also foot the bill for food, vet bills and equipment, so it'll cost you nothing but a little TLC.
Currently, Seeing Eye Dogs is looking for volunteers for 12 months at a time within the following regions:
- Metropolitan Melbourne
- Geelong
- Mornington Peninsula
- Bendigo
- Ballarat region
You can apply for the 12-month program here.
Plan ahead and check out Victoria's best dog-friendly destinations here. Perfect for your new mate.
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