Project Underdog Rescue Inc.

Project Underdog Rescue Inc. We believe every animal deserves the chance to live a life full of love and happiness, even those who may be seen as different.

Project Underdog Rescue is a not for profit animal rescue charity located in Melbourne, Australia.

Adoption is the only ethical option 🩵✏️ MUTTS
05/01/2025

Adoption is the only ethical option 🩵

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We’re now taking applications for our 5 little Rugrats; Sullivan, Suki, Spud, Sherlock and Sawyer who will be ready to g...
02/01/2025

We’re now taking applications for our 5 little Rugrats; Sullivan, Suki, Spud, Sherlock and Sawyer who will be ready to go into their adoptive homes this month 😍

Is 2025 the year you’ve been waiting to bring a new kitty (or two) into your life?

Apply now via below:

https://www.projectunderdogrescue.org.au/animals-for-adoption/

Source number: RE100240

Happy New Year! 🥳We've been so excited for today because it means we can finally start using our 2025 PUR Calendar 🗓 Thi...
01/01/2025

Happy New Year! 🥳

We've been so excited for today because it means we can finally start using our 2025 PUR Calendar 🗓 This one is extra special as we celebrate 10 Years of Rescue, and look back over the past decade. Each month features a rescue animal and their loving guardians 🤗

Chunky was one of the first dogs we ever rescued, in 2015. He was in a NSW country pound that was overflowing. He was scheduled for euthanasia within 24 hours if no rescue stepped in. We paid for Chunky's transport down to Melbourne that same day and a few months later Chunky was adopted into his forever home where he remains a cherished family member today 🫶

His adopters shared:

"Chunky was the missing link in our family. We have another rescue dog Sienna who had been mourning the loss of our almost 16yo staffie "Mabo," as were we. The moment we saw Chunky's ad which read "Mr Pawfect" we knew it was a sign. He fitted into our lives like he had always been part of it. He and Sienna are inseparable, they adore each other. We will always be forever grateful to Project Underdog Rescue for bringing such a special man into our lives." 💙

Less than 10 calendars are still available for purchase, so head to https://www.projectunderdogrescue.org.au/shop to get yours ⬆️

📷 Photography by Dogfolk Pet Photography

31/12/2024

2024 - What a year!

We’ve celebrated heartwarming adoptions, faced heartbreaking losses, navigated through some of our toughest challenges and been there for animals who would have never otherwise had a chance 🩵

Through it all, your unwavering support has kept us going and gives us the strength to keep pushing for more 💪

2025, we’re coming for you 🫵

💤 Snoozy Sundays with Cherry 🍒 Like a fine wine, it seems Cherry only gets better with age. Since arriving in our foster...
29/12/2024

💤 Snoozy Sundays with Cherry 🍒

Like a fine wine, it seems Cherry only gets better with age. Since arriving in our foster program 2 months ago, Cherry has continued to blossom 🌼

Thankfully, we’ve been able to get Cherry’s hyperthyroidism under really good control. Her last two blood tests showed her thyroid levels were within normal limits and her kidney levels have almost remained perfect which is such a relief 👌

She’s almost commenced medication to control her high blood pressure and her recent measurements were significantly improved 💪

We’re winding the clock back for this special girl who was previously marked for euthanasia at the pound and now it’s almost time for Cherry to find her purrrfect forever home 🏡

Her adoption profile will be coming next week so keep your eyes peeled 👀

🌞 Sunny 🌞 It’s been a month since we rescued this sweet 10-month-old kitten from the pound, where she was flagged for eu...
26/12/2024

🌞 Sunny 🌞

It’s been a month since we rescued this sweet 10-month-old kitten from the pound, where she was flagged for euthanasia due to an eye condition. But, with a little love and care, Sunny’s future is looking brighter than ever ☀️

After settling into her foster home, we took Sunny to see an eye specialist at Animal Eye Care where she was diagnosed with immature cataracts. The good news is though that she still has some functional vision! Surgery isn’t necessary at this stage. Instead, she’s started on daily eye drops and will have periodic check-ups to ensure her cataracts remain stable 👀

Now, Sunny is ready to find her forever home! This playful, affectionate girl is a total bundle of joy who’s sure to bring warmth and love into your life.

If you’re looking for a sweet, spirited kitten with a heart full of love to give, Sunny is your girl 💛

Apply now and let Sunny brighten your days 😎

To find out more, ask questions or to apply to adopt visit the ‘Adopt’ page on our website 🔝

Microchip: 956000017517657
Source Code: RE100240

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from all of us at PUR! ✨🎄
24/12/2024

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from all of us at PUR! ✨🎄

Every Christmas we wish for the same thing - for every animal in need to have a safe and loving home 🎄🏡❤️ We’ll keep wor...
24/12/2024

Every Christmas we wish for the same thing - for every animal in need to have a safe and loving home 🎄🏡❤️

We’ll keep working day and night until it comes true 💫

We had our last pet pantry delivery for the year today at Nourishing Neighbours 🫶We dropped off a whopping 1200 pet meal...
17/12/2024

We had our last pet pantry delivery for the year today at Nourishing Neighbours 🫶

We dropped off a whopping 1200 pet meals that our dedicated volunteers had packed into easy talk home bags, along with dog parasite prevention, cat treats and other assorted goodies 🎁

It’s truly heartwarming to see the community come together to ensure no pet goes hungry this holiday season 🎄🎅

A huge thanks to our amazing volunteers and supporters who make this possible including Cenvet and Animal Rescue Cooperative

Together, we’re not just feeding pets; we’re keeping families together and animals out of the shelter system 🐾

Here’s to an even bigger impact in the year ahead! 💪

Every time 🤦✏️
15/12/2024

Every time 🤦

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Someone’s been making themselves right at home with their new foster carers…And her name is Cherry 🍒❤️If you’ve ever tho...
13/12/2024

Someone’s been making themselves right at home with their new foster carers…

And her name is Cherry 🍒❤️

If you’ve ever thought about giving fostering a go, there’s no better time to start than now. As we head into our busiest time of year, we’re urging people to please considering fostering so that abandoned animals can find safe homes this Christmas 🎄

Find out more here: https://www.projectunderdogrescue.org.au/foster/

Christmas came early for little Benji who’s been battling a cancer diagnosis. Read all about this incredibly special vis...
12/12/2024

Christmas came early for little Benji who’s been battling a cancer diagnosis. Read all about this incredibly special visit below👇

After generously donating to cover Benji’s dental procedure, pathology testing and foster care costs, Rosamaria reached out to let us know she was putting together a little Christmas gift for Benji 🥹

It got us thinking, how great would it be if she could deliver it to him in person? And so we set up a meeting for Benji and his guardian angel to meet in person 💗

Benji was beyond excited to have visitors doting on him, he pranced around his foster home like a kid on Christmas morning when Rosamaria and her friend arrived 🕺

Rosamaria was equally as smitten and begun to unpack Benji’s gifts that she’d carefully chosen, wrapped up and packed into a Santa sack for him 💝

Inside were treats, toys, clothes, a blanket and a cooling mat. There were even gifts for Benji’s foster carer and our team 🥰

She’d even hand written him a Christmas card 🎄

It was truly the most heart warming, uplifting experience and has put a pep in our step as we head into the silly season.

This incredible act of kindness reminds us of the power of compassion and the profound impact one person can have on an animal’s life. With supporters like Rosamaria by our side, we’re reminded that together, we can create a world filled with hope, love, and second chances for animals like Benji 🩵

If you’d like to send a Christmas gift to an animal in need, please pick something off our Wishlist here: https://www.projectunderdogrescue.org.au/wishlist/

and have it delivered to 328 Sydney Road, Coburg VIC 3058🎅🎁

Merry Christmas 🎄🎉

10/12/2024

Meet Barney: your future couch buddy and movie night companion! 🎥🩵

Barney loves snuggling up during your favourite shows and soaking up the sun in the yard. He’s a playful boy who thrives in a calm, familiar environment and would do best in a quiet home with one or two adults and no other pets.

Could you be the one to give him the cosy spot on the couch he deserves? 🏡✨

Please read through his adoption profile on our website to learn more: https://www.projectunderdogrescue.org.au/animal/barney/

Microchip number: 956000016687789
Source number: RE100240

It’s been almost 15 months since we rescued senior brothers Billy (pictured) and his brother Tom.At the time they were s...
09/12/2024

It’s been almost 15 months since we rescued senior brothers Billy (pictured) and his brother Tom.

At the time they were surrendered, we knew Billy had hyperthyroidism but when we couldn’t get his thyroid levels under control, our vets gave us the sad news that Billy likely had thyroid cancer 💔

In April this year we made the decision to let him live out his days with his foster carer (and his brother, Tom) under our palliative care foster program.

We’ve been able to keep Billy happy and comfortable these past 8 months with the help of pain relief, anti-nausea medication and the most dedicated and loving foster mumma.

However, in the last week Billy hasn’t been doing too well. He’s had some difficulty swallowing, vomiting and has been withdrawing from his foster parents and Tom.

We brought him in for a check up at PUR HQ with where we did some more blood and urine testing. Sadly, his disease has progressed quite a bit and it will soon be time for Billy to cross over the rainbow bridge 🌈

Please send your love and strength to Billy’s foster mum (who is also our cat case manager, Grace), his foster dad, Nathan and his best friend and brother Tommy 💗

Seems urgent to me 🤷 ✏️
08/12/2024

Seems urgent to me 🤷

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In some good news for your Saturday morning, Benji has been feeling a whole lot better since starting on some additional...
06/12/2024

In some good news for your Saturday morning, Benji has been feeling a whole lot better since starting on some additional pain medication 😍

Go Benji 💪💪💪

Mistletoe has been adopted! 🎉Mistletoe gave birth to six kittens on Christmas Day last year in a local shelter, and we r...
06/12/2024

Mistletoe has been adopted! 🎉

Mistletoe gave birth to six kittens on Christmas Day last year in a local shelter, and we rescued both her and babies shortly after 🐱 When her babies were ready, they all quickly found their forever homes. But Missy was left waiting 😢

10 months went by without a single enquiry and we were starting to lose hope. But then, we finally received an application and they were the perfect person 🥹 Missy has been doing well settling into her forever home with her new mum, who shared:

“Mistletoe likes to quietly watch what’s going on. She’s cosy and a big fan of belly rubs” 🤗

We’re so happy for Missy! We are also so grateful for her foster parents, who cared for her and gave her unconditional love, being a huge part of her journey 🫶

Congratulations Mistletoe 🥳

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Project Underdog Rescue is a not for profit animal rescue charity located in Melbourne, Australia. Our organisation is run entirely by unpaid volunteers who are dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and successfully rehoming companion animals facing imminent euthanasia in pounds and shelters. We do not discriminate on breed, age or s*x. We take those that need us most. We pride ourselves on providing our animals with the same amount of love, attention and level of care we would give our own pets. Any specialised treatment recommended by our veterinarian will be provided to the animals in our care. We are based in Melbourne and are run via a network of foster carers. We do not have a shelter as we prefer to have our animals in loving foster homes. This allows them greater interaction with people and can encourage healthy socialisation with other domestic pets. It also gives us the chance to learn about each animals personality and provide him or her with any necessary training. We believe this gives our animals the best chance at a smooth transition into their forever home. We are registered with the Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission and have Deductible Gift Recipient status (DGR). This means that all donations over $2 are tax deductible. We are run entirely by unpaid volunteers and receive no government funding so your donations are what we rely on. Our Mission: Rescuing, rehabilitating and successfully rehoming companion animals in need. Our Vision: For there to one day be a world where there are no more homeless pets. Our Values: Kindness: To demonstrate compassion for all living creatures and treat those how we wish to be treated. Respect: To communicate honestly and courteously in all our dealings. Integrity: To be fair and ethical in all our dealings. Leadership: To lead by example. Transparency: To be open and honest in all our dealings. Authenticity: To do what we say we do. Our Purpose: - To provide refuge for stray, abandoned and surrendered animals – primarily those facing imminent euthanasia in shelters and pounds. - To rehabilitate each animal in foster care and find them loving, safe and permanent homes. - To promote responsible pet ownership, animal welfare and no kill solutions.