Fosterers become K9MD Family

K9 Medical Detection NZ Charitable Trust (K9MD) trains dogs for the early non-invasive detection of cancer and other diseases. Our high drive working dogs train in our facilities at AgResearch Invermay, Mosgiel, Dunedin.

All puppies/dogs are collected each weekday morning and return home late afternoon during the week. Our dogs are valuable and are working to save lives, hence we have strict guidelines on their environment and care. Properties must be secure and fully fenced. 

We believe in creating the perfect work/life balance for our dogs and are seeking fosterers to join the K9MD family and care for our dogs in their home overnight and in the weekends. You do not need to “give up” the puppy at a certain age. When the dogs retire from their working life the fosterers have the option to take over ownership.

Puppies are also collected each morning during the weekday.  All requirements for the puppy /dog are supplied by K9MD.

As our training centre is in Mosgiel Dunedin our fosterers do need to live in this area. If you would like to know more please register your interest to: admin@k9medicaldetection.nz

Fosterers found - UPDATE -

Currently - January 2026

Thank you to everyone who has reached out offering to foster our two new Labrador puppies arriving in February.  We have now confirmed our two loving families who are looking forward to the arrival of their new K9MD puppy.