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Vacancy: Puppy Raisers (Volunteer)

 

Location: Auckland, Cambridge, Hamilton, Tauranga or Canterbury-based. 

Position type: Volunteer

Start date: Immediately

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We're looking for volunteer puppy raisers to help us care for, and socialise our puppies in training. Please express your interest here.

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The Role:

Puppies live with their puppy raiser until they are about 12-18 months of age, then return to Assistance Dogs to be formally trained for a New Zealander with a disability. ADNZT covers the cost of feeding and vet care, and there is a supervisor available throughout to support you.

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Eligibility:

• You must have a fully fenced and secure property.

• Your must have time to spend socialising and exercising your puppy.

• You must be available to meet for puppy development training.

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If you’d like to open your home and heart to a life-changing puppy, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today, or contact our puppy development team for more information at info@assistancedogstrust.org.nz