Happy #InternationalDogDay 🐶🩵
Here’s just some of the pups you’ve helped us save in recent years! These dogs remind us the importance of second chances, and inspire us with their resilience and endless capacity for love. They’ve all overcome unique challenges and we are so lucky to be a part of their journeys.
We couldn’t do what we do without your support, so from the bottom of our hearts, thank you 🫶
Make sure to give your dog some extra attention today, and maybe even a special treat 😋 Here’s to all the dogs out there - thank you for bringing so much joy into our world! 🥰🐾
Feel Good Friday courtesy of all of you who have made donations towards Nancy’s vet care 🥰
#FeelGoodFriday courtesy of all of you who have made donations towards Nancy’s vet care 🥰.
We’ve had a couple of extra generous donations from the kind souls at SavourLife and a lovely follower by the name of Dana which has ticked us over our fundraising goal 🥹.
This has enabled us to schedule in Nancy for desexing on Monday and also have some additional tests and procedures done at the same time including X-rays of her chest (she’s had some breathing difficulties), lump testing/removal and a recheck of her ears.
She also had her second medicated bath this week and we were able to groom off more of her matted fur. She’s been feeling SO MUCH better since and has been rocking some donated Darren and Phillip jumpers to keep her warm while her hair grows back.
It really does “take a village” and don’t we know how lucky we are to have a good one around us! Thank you all 🙏🩵
Welcome to PUR, Nancy 🩵
Your new life begins now little one 🐾
Sahara and Cairo have come so far since being in foster care 😻
Sahara used to run and hide when a person would come close and hiss whenever she was touched.
With a gentle approach, patience and a nurturing environment they’ve turned into little purr machines who now choose to approach people instead of shy away 🥹
We’re desperately searching for new cat and kitten foster homes so if you’d like to be apart of transforming lives please get in touch with us 🙏
https://www.projectunderdogrescue.org.au/foster/
Marmalade takes grooming *very* seriously 😸
Marmalade takes grooming *very* seriously 😸
To find out more, ask questions or to apply to adopt any of our animals please visit the ‘Adopt’ page on our website
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Microchip number: 956000016593417
Source number: RE100240
Welcome to PUR, Pedro and Margarita 💚
How adorable is this little brother sister duo? 🥹
Pedro and Margarita found themselves at the pound at only 11 weeks old, after being picked up as a strays. A sad, but all too common story for young kittens 💔
These babies are already so confident, zooming around their foster home and crawling up onto their foster mum’s lap for cuddles 🥰
They will be desexed in the coming weeks and, once given the all clear, will be on the search for their forever home 🙌
On Sunday we made a visit to our local shelter where we rescued 7 unique and special felines who were all desperate to be saved and given their chance at their happily ever after 🐱 Welcome to your new lives little ones 🤗
On Sunday we made a visit to our local shelter where we rescued 7 unique and special felines who were all desperate to be saved and given their chance at their happily ever after 🐱
Welcome to your new lives little ones 🤗
#FeelGoodFriday brought to you by a video of Dolly playing with her toy after our most recent cooperative care session 😍
This is the first time Dolly has played in front of us and a huge breakthrough 🥹
Sound up if you want to hear Dolly in full gremlin mode 😂
It’s criminal that Mistletoe has not received a single adoption application. Criminal.
Loooooook at her 🥹
If you’re yearning for a feline friend who embodies both serenity and playfulness, look no further than Missy. With her gentle soul and unwavering devotion, she’s ready to bring calm and companionship into your life 🥰
To find out more, ask questions or to apply to adopt click the adopt link in our bio.
Age: 18 months
Adoption fee: $150
Microchip number: 956000016336025
Source number: RE100240
After almost 5 weeks, Barney is out of the pound 🎉
After almost 5 weeks in the pound, Barney is finally free 🎉
Tonight, Barney is curled up in his warm and cosy bed, inside his loving and dedicated foster home, receiving the care and devotion he deserves 🩵
Barney will see our vet tomorrow for a full health check but we know so far he’ll likely need a specialised surgery to improve his airways 🫁
Our goal is to raise $3000 to put towards Barney’s surgery and other medical and foster care expenses. Being a bulldog, we know things will add up quickly and we want to be prepared to give him everything he needs to thrive.
If you’re able to spare $5 prior to the end of the financial year, to support Barney, we would be so appreciative 🙏
You can donate to Barney via the link below, through our website or by direct bank transfer. Donations over $2 are tax deductible.
Bank Details:
Name: Project Underdog Rescue Inc
BSB: 083-323
Account number: 246494696
Thank you so much for caring about Barney after so many others had let him down. We’ll keep you all updated on his progress 🐾
Can you believe Mistletoe hasn’t received a single adoption enquiry or application? 😢
Mistletoe came to PUR in January after spending Christmas Day in a pound giving birth to her six babies. All her babies have found their forever homes and Mistletoe is patiently waiting for her turn.
If you’re yearning for a feline friend who embodies both serenity and playfulness, look no further than Missy. With her gentle soul and unwavering devotion, she’s ready to bring calm and companionship into your life 🥰
To find out more, ask questions or to apply to adopt click the link: https://www.projectunderdogrescue.org.au/animals-for-adoption/
Age: 1 year 5 months
Adoption fee: $150
Microchip number: 956000016336025
Source number: RE100240
Barney has endured four long weeks inside a cold, lonely pound. His previous owners, unable to care for him any longer, left him to an uncertain fate. Now, this sweet soul's future hangs in the balance ☹️
At just 13 months old, Barney is a baby, but the stress of his harsh surroundings is taking a devastating toll on his mental wellbeing.
Today, we spent time with him to understand his needs. He struggled to settle, refused to eat, and only found fleeting comfort in the gentle touch of a scratch 🥺
As we watched him walk back to his concrete pen, our hearts shattered. We can't bear the thought of him spending another night in there.
Barney urgently needs a loving foster home where he can feel safe and start to heal 🏡
Could you be the one to give Barney the chance he so desperately needs?
We are searching for a committed foster family without other pets or young children (under 15 years).
Foster carers must be located within Metro Melbourne, allowing our team to provide close support.
For more information, questions, or to apply, visit: https://projectunderdogrescue.org.au/foster/
If you've applied to foster with us before and want to help Barney, please contact us to flag your application, so you don't need to reapply.
Barney’s future depends on you. Will you be his hero?
Dolly’s cooperative care success 🎉
Here’s a clip from Dolly’s most recent cooperative care session where we had our first break through - Dolly accepting touch 😍
Eva has been visiting Dolly weekly over the last month to build up Dolly’s confidence with handling and overall resilience 💪
Initially, Dolly wouldn’t even approach or engage in cooperative care sessions so seeing her happily trot up to Eva, look up at her, lean in and stay close during the hands on contact are all incredible milestones 🤩
Go Dolly 👏 🥳
We went back to rescue Dolly 🎀
We went back to rescue Dolly 🎀
After spending 3 months in the pound, Dolly is now resting and recuperating in the comfort of her peaceful foster home 😌
She’s been catching up on lost sleep and enjoying time out in the sunshine ☀️
We’ll be going extra slowly with Dolly’s rehabilitation journey as we work to gain her trust and build confidence around handling 🤝
For now, we’re just letting Dolly do her own thing, giving her the choice to decide when and if she wants to engage 🐕
(Dolly is not ready for adoption)
❓Did you know, consent for animals is just as important as it is for humans? Not every animal wants to be touched, held, patted or approached. And that’s 🆗
Benji’s rescue 🐕 We promised him we’d be back for him and late last week we did just that. Your new life begins now, Benji boy 🩵 It’s only because of all of YOU that this little guys world just got a whole lot better. Thank you 🙏
Benji’s rescue 🐕
We promised him we’d be back for him and late last week we did just that.
Your new life begins now, Benji boy 🩵
It’s only because of all of YOU that this little guy’s world just got a whole lot better. Thank you 🙏
Come volunteer at PUR HQ 🤗
Join our dedicated team of animal lovers and make a difference in the lives of our furry friends 🐱🐶
We are seeking committed volunteers with basic animal welfare experience for the role of HQ Assistant 🙋♀️🙋🙋♂️
Volunteering at our Coburg location on Sydney Road, no two days are ever the same!
Responsibilities vary but may include:
🧼 Cleaning
🧺 Laundry
📝 Administration
🩺 Vet clinic support*
📦 Packing and unpacking orders
🧽 More cleaning
🧩 Preparing enrichment and treats
💪 Sorting donations
🐱 Cat/kitten care*
🧹 A bit more cleaning
📮 Picking up/posting mail
😌 General organisation and tidying
You must:
✅ Be at least 18 years of age and have a current drivers licence
✅ Live locally to Coburg
✅ Have experience working within the animal welfare industry and be committed to a Fear Free/Force Free approach
⏰ Flexible shifts available during the week with a minimum commitment of 4 hours per week for at least 12 months.
If you have a passion for animal rescue and want to be part of a caring community, click the link below to find out more and apply! 🐱🐶
https://www.volunteer.com.au/volunteering/205732/hq-assistants
🔴 Please note, we are not a shelter or veterinary hospital that performs surgeries and has hospitalised patients. If you are primarily looking for a consistent, hands on animal care volunteer opportunity then we suggest getting in touch with a local shelter or veterinary hospital.
All these kittens are waiting for their forever homes 🐱
We have so many smoochy, confident, playful little babies who are patiently waiting for their forever home 🏡
Tofu: 956000016350747
Miso: 956000016332224
Dumpling: 956000016353715
Sushi: 956000016345702
Floss: 956000016340129
Cotton: 956000016336528
Marshmallow: 956000016351222
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Source number: RE100240
To find out more, ask questions or to apply to adopt visit our website 👇
https://projectunderdogrescue.org.au
The importance of kitten socialisation
The best time to socialise a kitten is from 2 to 7 weeks of age. This is when kittens are most open to new experiences and are thirsty to learn.
Kittens in this age group have a fearless, exploratory nature. During this period they become used to sights, sounds and smells, as well as how to interact appropriately with other cats, people, and other animals. They may startle easily, but recover quickly.
The amount of handling a cat receives, the age at which this occurs, and the number of handlers all affect a kitten’s degree of friendliness towards people later in life.
It’s really important to remember when socialising a kitten that exposure alone is not the same as socialisation. So, having a bunch of screaming children roughly handling kittens does not mean the cat will grow up to like children - in fact, it’s likely the opposite. Socialisation includes pleasant, controlled, short exposures.
We start small. At the this age (2.5 weeks), we are just practicing gently petting and holding the kittens for a few seconds, several times a day.
The socialisation process is a critical part of the foster care journey and by taking on these little cherubs, it’s up to us to help them flourish and develop into friendly, happy, confident companions 🐈
While this period is important to a kitten’s life, a cat’s mind remains receptive to new experiences and lessons beyond kitten hood.
References:
International Cat Care
American Association of Feline Practitioners
Fear Free
The Anti-Cruelty Society
Adopt Major Tom & Billy Joel 🩵
Lottie just wants to do zoomies
Yesterday, while Lottie was zooming around the back yard without a care, she slipped and fell, re-injuring her front leg 😫
She’s now reluctant to put weight on the leg and is feeling pretty sad and sorry for herself 😢
It’s not the first time Lottie’s had trouble with this leg so we’re concerned there’s something more to it than originally thought.
Lottie deserves to run and play when she wants to. For the first few years of her life her running was always dictated by someone else. Now she just wants to do it freely in her backyard when she feels like it.
We need to raise about $1000 within the next week to get Lottie’s X-rays done under anaesthetic. As she has a heart murmur we’ll ideally need to get her heart scanned prior which would be an additional $600.
We know times are really tough for a lot of us at the moment but if you’re able to spare even $5 so that Lottie can get the imaging and treatment she needs, we and her will be so appreciative 🙏
You can donate towards Lottie’s care via the link below, through our website or by direct bank transfer. Donations over $2 are tax deductible.
Bank Details:
Name: Project Underdog Rescue Inc
BSB: 083-323
Account number: 246494696
Thank you so much for caring about Lottie, we’ll keep you all updated 💜
