NEWS
Guide Dogs Queensland (GDQ) is calling on people with time on their hands to consider taking on puppy raising as a rewarding new project for 2012. Its call follows the safe arrival of two healthy litters of future Guide Dog puppies – 14 adorable Labrador and Golden Retriever pups that are the first of 100 GDQ is aiming to breed this year in a bid to meet growing demand for these remarkable canine companions.
In Brisbane alone there are already around 40 puppies being raised in the community and 33 working guide dogs. For the first 12 months of their lives, the pups need a dedicated foster parent to teach them basic obedience, good manners and what it's like to go everywhere with a human co To be eligible, volunteers need to work part time or not at all, have a secure yard, plenty of time to give a young pup and to live within 90 minutes of Brisbane. Pups live in the foster home from 10 weeks until about 15 months of age with all equipment, food, vet care and training support provided by GDQ.
To be a Puppy Raiser you need:
• To live within 90 minutes of Brisbane
• A driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle
• To only work part time or not at all
• If you have children, they need to be of school age.
• A secure, fenced yard
• Ability to take the pup on daily walks
• Time to give to a young puppy
To apply call 3261 7555 or visit the website www.guidedogsqld.com.au
