Become a Customs and Border Protection puppy carer

Customs and Border Protection is currently seeking volunteers in Melbourne suburbs, including Geelong, to help raise a puppy as part of Australia's counter terrorism and border protection efforts.

What is Customs and Border Protection Puppy Foster Carer Scheme?

Labrador puppies bred by Customs and Border Protection are placed in a home from the age of about eight weeks until about 12 months of age, when they are returned to Customs and Border Protection for training.
We will look after all food and veterinary costs associated with raising the pup. As a foster carer, you will take care of the pup and ensure it is regularly walked and socialised so that it is suitable for training.

Do you meet the following criteria to become a foster carer?

Safe and secure yard at least 10m by 5m
Willing to socialise the pup with at least one or two outings each week to local schools, playgrounds, shopping centres, etc
Be able to walk the dog at least once a day
Have a car to transport the pup if required.

All people living in the Melbourne area are encouraged to apply regardless of their background or living circumstances (married with children or living on their own). Persons with dogs of their own are also welcome to apply.

Further information on the Puppy Foster Carer Scheme is available in the application kit.

If you feel you meet criteria and would like more information call 1800 664 106 or complete the application kit and send it to:

National Breeding and Development Centre
Foster Carer Program
GPO Box 2809 AA
Melbourne VIC 3001