Save-A-Dog Scheme

Save-A-Dog Scheme Save-A-Dog Scheme (SADS) is a community-based not-for-profit animal welfare organisation.

03/03/2025

10 amazing dogs. 10 different personalities. 🐾

10 beautiful souls still waiting for their forever homes. These are the longest-waiting pups in our care, and we can’t figure out why, they’re all incredible in their own way!

From the playful goofballs to the gentle snugglers, the adventure buddies to the couch potatoes, there’s a perfect match for everyone. Could one of them be your new best friend?
https://saveadog.org.au/animals-adoptions/

The longer they wait, the harder it gets. Let’s change their story. Go to the comments to find the link to apply and give them the forever home they deserve!
Not in a position to adopt? Fostering saves lives. Open your home, even temporarily, and help a rescue dog get their second chance.
https://saveadog.org.au/support/animal-fostering/

‼️ New Arrivals – Ready for Their Forever Homes! 🐾🏡Say hello to Art, Easel, Winsor, Newton, Dennis, James, Jeff, Slipper...
02/03/2025

‼️ New Arrivals – Ready for Their Forever Homes! 🐾🏡

Say hello to Art, Easel, Winsor, Newton, Dennis, James, Jeff, Slippers, and Keith! These gorgeous cats have just arrived and are now searching for their forever families.

Head to our website https://saveadog.org.au/animals-adoptions/ 💙

🐱 Meet Our Cat of the Week: Tangelo!📋 Source Number: BR100902🔍 Microchip Number: 956000015658208👩‍🦰 S*x: Female🎂 Age: ~7...
27/02/2025

🐱 Meet Our Cat of the Week: Tangelo!

📋 Source Number: BR100902
🔍 Microchip Number: 956000015658208
👩‍🦰 S*x: Female
🎂 Age: ~7 years old
🐈 Breed: Domestic Medium Hair
🌟 Personality: Timid, independent, and sweet on her own terms

Tangelo is a quiet soul who found herself at the shelter through no fault of her own. While she may be reserved at first, once she settles in, she shows her gentle and affectionate side—on her own terms, of course!

This little lady prefers the peaceful life and would love a quiet, adult-only home where she can feel safe and secure. She’s not interested in sharing her space with other cats or dogs, so she’s looking for a home where she can be the one and only queen of the castle.

Tangelo has lived as an indoor-only cat and would love to keep it that way. If you have experience with timid cats and understand the beauty of earning a cat’s trust, Tangelo might just be the perfect feline companion for you!

🏡 Ideal Home:
✅ Quiet, calm, and patient environment
✅ Adult-only household (or teens experienced with shy cats)
✅ No other pets—Tangelo likes her space
✅ Indoor-only home

Could Tangelo be the special cat you’ve been waiting for? If you’re ready to give this lovely girl a home where she can truly feel safe, click the link below to learn more and apply today!

👇👇 Apply here:
https://saveadog.org.au/animals-adoptions/602/medium-long-haired-cats/4908/

🌿 Foster Update: Meet Clover! 🌿It’s our second foster update for Clover, and while he’s been in foster care for months n...
27/02/2025

🌿 Foster Update: Meet Clover! 🌿

It’s our second foster update for Clover, and while he’s been in foster care for months now, he still hasn’t found his forever home. Clover’s journey is far from over, and we’re still hoping someone will open their heart and home to this sweet boy! 💚

Since the last update, Clover has come so far. He’s blossomed into a playful, affectionate boy who LOVES head scratches and pats. In fact, he’ll give you some aggressive headbutts and loud purrs to make sure you know he’s ready for more! He now curls up on the couch for snuggles and even sleeps on the bed every night. 💫

Clover enjoys his peaceful days soaking up the sun, chatting with the birds through the window, and making sure you know when it’s mealtime (he’s very vocal about it!). 🐦☀️

Here are a few things that make Clover one-of-a-kind:
• His bug-hunting skills are top-notch, no bug spray needed with Clover around! 🦟
• He makes the cutest squeaky noises when stretching or grooming himself. 🐱
• A soft tummy that LOVES the occasional pat. 😻
• A laser toy enthusiast, he’ll keep you entertained as he sprints around until he gets too puffed out. 🚀
• He’ll be your kitchen sidekick, hoping for a tasty treat while you cook. 🍽️

Clover just needs a bit of patience to win his trust, but once he does, he’ll be your best little buddy forever. ❤️

Help us find Clover a home! He’s been waiting far too long. If you’re ready to give him the love and patience he deserves, click here: https://saveadog.org.au/animals-adoptions/602/short-haired/4058/

If you’re interested in fostering any of other animals, we’re always in need of foster carers! Click here to learn more about how you can help: https://saveadog.org.au/support/animal-fostering/

🐶 Meet Our Dog of the Week: Missy!📋 Source Number: BR100902🐕 Breed: Mastiff X👩‍🦰 S*x: Female🎂 Age: ~4 years old🔍 Microch...
26/02/2025

🐶 Meet Our Dog of the Week: Missy!

📋 Source Number: BR100902
🐕 Breed: Mastiff X
👩‍🦰 S*x: Female
🎂 Age: ~4 years old
🔍 Microchip Number: 956000014428566

Meet Missy, the stunning 4-year-old Mastiff X with soulful eyes and a gentle heart. She’s been with us far longer than we’d hoped, and now she’s dreaming of finding her perfect forever home.

Missy is a graceful and loving companion who enjoys human company and walks beautifully on the lead. While she gets along with some dogs, she would do best as the only pet in the home, where she can have all the love and attention she deserves.

As a big, strong girl, Missy will thrive with an experienced owner who can provide structure, guidance, and continued training. She’s got so much love to give and is ready to find a family who will cherish her forever.

Missy has been waiting too long, but we know the right home is out there. Could it be yours?

👇 To learn more and apply, click here:
https://saveadog.org.au/animals-adoptions/601/medium-large-dogs/4546/

📢 Not in a position to adopt? Share Missy’s story to help her find her forever family!

📍Located in Glen Iris, Melbourne, Australia!

Levi Update 🐾Thank you to everyone who has shown interest in Levi! 💙 We’ve received a lot of applications, but many have...
26/02/2025

Levi Update 🐾

Thank you to everyone who has shown interest in Levi! 💙 We’ve received a lot of applications, but many have a resident dog or cat, and Levi needs to be the only pet in the home. He was cat-tested today and unfortunately cannot be rehomed with a cat. Levi is selective with his dog friends and can escalate his play quickly, so we’re looking for an experienced dog owner who can manage his interactions with other dogs.

We’ve received a number of negative responses regarding Levi’s post, and while we appreciate everyone’s passion for finding him a home, we want to remind everyone that our staff and volunteers are doing the best they can. The toll of negativity can be overwhelming, and if it continues, we may not be able to keep advertising our animals in this way. Our team works tirelessly, often staying back every day, and going above and beyond, even on their days off, to care for these animals and to find them the right home.

Please remember, the work we do is not easy. We are incredibly grateful for the support we receive from our community of foster carers, staff, volunteers, and supporters, but it’s important that we continue to create a positive and supportive environment for the animals in our care.

Levi has been advertised multiple times, and we’ve done several callouts for foster carers, but we haven’t received much interest or found the right homes, which is why he and many others are with us for longer than we’d like. We’re a proud no-kill shelter, and we will continue to care for Levi and all the others to the best of our ability until they find their perfect homes.

Thank you again for all the love, support, and positive comments! Every like, comment, and share helps us reach a wider audience. Help us help Levi! 🐾❤️

Please remember to be kind. When applying for a dog, make sure that you’re fully prepared and that the dog is a good fit for your household. Our adoption team works hard, often staying late and even on their days off, to find the best matches for our animals.

Here’s Levi helping us sort through applications, he’s loving all your positive comments! 🐾

Apply to adopt Levi here 👇
https://saveadog.org.au/animals-adoptions/601/all/4228/

📍Located in Glen Iris, Melbourne, Australia! ☺️

We will not give up. We know Levi’s home is out there, and we’ll do everything we can to get him there. Let’s keep sharing and spreading the love! 💙

25/02/2025

Two years. That’s how long Levi has been waiting. Two years of watching other dogs get picked while he’s overlooked again and again.

And we think we know why. Levi is strong, physically and in personality. He needs an owner who understands him, someone who can guide him and appreciate his big heart and even bigger energy. He needs to be in an only dog home as he can be selective with his canine companions sometimes -But what people don’t see is how incredibly smart he is and how much he wants to please his humans.

Levi is a total goofball with the biggest, happiest greetings. He loves people, so much that he sometimes forgets his own strength when he runs up for cuddles. He’s playful, affectionate, and always ready to smother you in love. He may be strong, but more than anything, he just wants to belong. To have someone who looks at him and finally says, “You’re the one.”

We need your help to find Levi a home so he doesn’t have to spend any more time in the shelter. He deserves a family, a couch to cuddle on, and a place where he finally feels safe and loved.

If you can give Levi the love and home he deserves, apply here 👇
https://saveadog.org.au/animals-adoptions/601/all/4228/

Please, let’s get this boy home. 🏡❤️

📍Located in Glen Iris, Melbourne, Australia! 🫶

🐶 Meet Boof!📋 Source Number: BR100902🔍 Microchip Number: 900079000165083👦 S*x: Male🎂 Age: ~7 years old⚡ Activity Level: ...
23/02/2025

🐶 Meet Boof!

📋 Source Number: BR100902
🔍 Microchip Number: 900079000165083
👦 S*x: Male
🎂 Age: ~7 years old
⚡ Activity Level: Low – relaxed and independent
🌟 Personality: Gentle, easy-going, and a true old soul
🏡 Best with: A quiet home where he can roam and enjoy his space

🏡 Ideal Home:
• A large property where Boof can patrol and feel at ease
• A calm environment without other dogs in his space
• Someone who understands Maremma traits and their independent nature
• A family or individual who will let him live life at his own pace

Meet Boof, a wise and gentle Maremma who’s looking for a peaceful place to call home. With his calm demeanor and independent spirit, Boof is happiest when he has space to roam and relax at his own pace. He’s perfectly fine with cats but isn’t a fan of sharing his space with other dogs, so he’d thrive as the only canine in the household.

As a big boy, Boof needs an owner who understands large guardian breeds and can give him the respect and care he deserves. He may take a little time to settle in, but once he does, he’ll be a loyal and steady companion.

If you have a quiet home with plenty of space and a love for gentle giants, Boof could be the perfect match for you!

👇👇 To find out more and apply today, click the link below:
https://saveadog.org.au/animals-adoptions/601/medium-large-dogs/4972/

🎉Happy Adoption Tale: Lenny! “Lenny update! He has been such a great addition to the family, and he gets along with his ...
23/02/2025

🎉Happy Adoption Tale: Lenny!

“Lenny update! He has been such a great addition to the family, and he gets along with his rescue sister Sasha so beautifully, they are the perfect match, Yin and Yang.

This handsome boy is full of energy and cracks us up doing crazy zoomies through the house. We celebrated his 2nd birthday on the weekend, and as you can see in the video, his apple muffin did not last long!

He is super smart but can be just as stubborn. He was toilet trained within a week and sits and waits for his food. Every morning when my alarm goes off, he comes in to say hi and give me a kiss 🥰

We have found a doggy park he loves to go to and socialize.

He’s such a gorgeous boy who gets smothered with love from the family… especially my teenage son. 🐾🐾”

A huge thank you to Lenny’s amazing family for changing his life for the better and giving him the second chance he truly deserves! Seeing him so happy and thriving fills our hearts with joy, it’s why we do what we do.

If you’re ready to open your heart and home to a rescue animal, just like Lenny’s wonderful family did, click the link to meet all our amazing pets waiting for their second chance! ❤️🐾

And if you’ve adopted one of our rescue animals, we’d love to hear your happy adoption tales, send them through and help spread the joy!

🚨 URGENT CALL OUT – CAT FOOD & LITTER NEEDED 🚨Cat donations are often overlooked, but our rescue cats need just as much ...
22/02/2025

🚨 URGENT CALL OUT – CAT FOOD & LITTER NEEDED 🚨

Cat donations are often overlooked, but our rescue cats need just as much support as our dogs! Right now, we’re in urgent need of premium adult & kitten dry food (like Optimum, Advance or Black Hawk) and kitty litter (Woolworths clay litter)

If you can help, please drop off donations at our Glen Iris shelter (36 Weir St, Glen Iris VIC 3146) between 9 AM and 5 PM. Ongoing support is always appreciated, as our cats and kittens rely on the generosity of our community.

Every bag makes a difference, thank you for helping us care for them! ❤️

🐱 Meet Our Cat Of The Week: Bagel !📋 Source Number: BR100902🔍 Microchip Number: 953010000022206👨 S*x: Female🎂 Age: ~10 y...
22/02/2025

🐱 Meet Our Cat Of The Week: Bagel !

📋 Source Number: BR100902
🔍 Microchip Number: 953010000022206
👨 S*x: Female
🎂 Age: ~10 years old
🐈 Breed: Domestic Medium Hair
🌟 Personality: Elegant, independent, loves attention on her terms

Bagel is a cat who knows what she wants, and that’s peace, quiet, and plenty of space to herself! A little queen in her own right, she thrives in calm environments where she can lounge, nap, and live life on her own terms. Bagel enjoys attention, but only when she’s ready, and she’s happiest when she has her own space to stretch out.

This lady isn’t a fan of sharing with other pets, so she’ll need to be the only feline in the home. She doesn’t mind a bit of fuss, but she’s not about to let any other cats (or dogs!) steal her spotlight. Bagel’s perfect home would be with adults or teens who are skilled in understanding feline body language and can respect her boundaries.

If you’re looking for a cat who values her independence but still appreciates a good chin scratch, Bagel might just be the perfect match for you!

🏡 Ideal Home:
• Quiet, calm, and peaceful
• Adult-only or a household with teens experienced with cats
• A home where she can be the only pet
• A space where she can lounge in peace

Is Bagel the sophisticated companion you’ve been waiting for? She’s ready to settle into a home where she can truly shine.

👇👇 To find out more and apply today, copy the link below:
https://saveadog.org.au/animals-adoptions/602/medium-long-haired-cats/4194/

🐶 Meet Our Dog Of The Week: Neville!📋 Source Number: BR100902🐕 Breed: Bull Arab X👨‍🦱 S*x: Male🎂 Age: ~3 years old🔍 Micro...
21/02/2025

🐶 Meet Our Dog Of The Week: Neville!

📋 Source Number: BR100902
🐕 Breed: Bull Arab X
👨‍🦱 S*x: Male
🎂 Age: ~3 years old
🔍 Microchip Number: 956000014428566

Meet Neville, the handsome 3-year-old Bull Arab x! With his lively spirit, loving heart, and playful nature, he’s on the lookout for a special human companion who can match his energy and shower him with the cuddles he craves.

Neville may be a little nervous at first, but once he trusts you, he’ll happily curl up for cuddles and shower you with love. He’s a true people-loving dog, making him the paw-fect fit for a family with older teens or an adult home that can keep up with his playful antics. He loves toys and needs an active home to match his lively spirit!

Neville prefers humans to dog company and is a big, strong boy who will require a firm, experienced handler to guide him. He’s been with us for a while now, and his previous applications haven’t been the right fit. We’re still on the hunt for the most perfect home filled with love, laughter, and plenty of toys for Neville!

👇 To learn more and apply, click here:
https://saveadog.org.au/animals-adoptions/dog/all/4117/

20/02/2025

Meet some of our shelter cats who have received 0 applications so far this year. 😔 These beautiful souls are still waiting for their chance at a forever home, and it’s heartbreaking to see them being constantly overlooked.

Right now, we have more cats in need of homes than we can keep up with. Some of these cats have been with us for months, still searching for that special person to call their own. 😢

If you’ve been thinking about adopting or fostering, please head to our website to apply. 💖

Find all our available animals here: https://saveadog.org.au/animals-adoptions/
Fostering details: https://saveadog.org.au/support/animal-fostering/
Donations can be made here: https://www.givenow.com.au/sadspawsandclaus

Comment below which cat you would take home.🏡

A Heartfelt Thank You! 🙏💕We are absolutely blown away by the incredible response to our urgent call for dry food donatio...
20/02/2025

A Heartfelt Thank You! 🙏💕

We are absolutely blown away by the incredible response to our urgent call for dry food donations. We put out the plea, and you, our amazing community, answered in the most generous way. We truly weren’t expecting such an overwhelming turnout, and we can’t even begin to express how grateful we are.

Because of you, our rescue animals will have full bellies and happy hearts. Your kindness and support mean everything to us, and we simply couldn’t do what we do, saving lives, giving second chances, and helping animals in need, without you by our side.

Of course, our long-term residents Zuko and Trixie took their roles as “official donation inspectors” very seriously, making sure every bag of food met their high standards! These two have been waiting far too long for their forever homes, maybe their perfect match is out there reading this right now? 🐾

🐶 Meet Zuko: https://saveadog.org.au/animals-adoptions/dog/all/4008/
🐶 Meet Trixie: https://saveadog.org.au/animals-adoptions/dog/all/4329/

If you’d still like to donate, we’re always in need of:
🐾 Dry food (dog, cat, and kitten)
🐾 Kitty litter

Donations can be dropped off any day between 9 AM and 5 PM at our Glen Iris shelter:
📍 36 Weir St, Glen Iris

Or, if you’d like to support our rescue efforts with a monetary donation, you can do so here: https://www.givenow.com.au/sadspawsandclaus

Thank you for making a difference. Thank you for being part of this journey with us. We appreciate you more than words can say! 🥰

☀️ Sun, Snacks & Smiles! ☀️There’s nothing like a good chew session in the sunshine, and our shelter dogs were very happ...
19/02/2025

☀️ Sun, Snacks & Smiles! ☀️

There’s nothing like a good chew session in the sunshine, and our shelter dogs were very happy to put that theory to the test today. Thanks to Bugsy Pixxle Sticks, they had something delicious to munch on while they soaked up the rays, and let’s just say, these treats got a five-star review from our taste testers.

We were only going to post one photo of each dog… but when the pictures are this good, how could we not share them all? 🥹 So enjoy this little photo dump of Gizmo, Tessa, Diesel, Nial, and Tonka, living their best snack-filled moments.

All of these cuties are still searching for their forever homes, check out their profiles below if one of them steals your heart. 💛

🔗 Gizmo: https://saveadog.org.au/animals-adoptions/601/medium-large-dogs/4974/

🔗 Tessa: https://saveadog.org.au/animals-adoptions/601/medium-large-dogs/4590/

🔗 Diesel: https://saveadog.org.au/animals-adoptions/601/medium-large-dogs/4056/

🔗 Nial: https://saveadog.org.au/animals-adoptions/601/medium-large-dogs/4615/

🔗 Tonka: https://saveadog.org.au/animals-adoptions/601/medium-large-dogs/4403/

17/02/2025

Cindy’s Puppies Are Ready to Start a New Chapter!

At 10 weeks old, Cindy’s beautiful pups—Amira, Augustus, Koa, Marcel, Lottie, Ollie, and Marcella—are ready to start a new chapter of their lives in a loving home. These playful, sweet pups have grown up in our care, and now it’s time for them to experience life outside the shelter and with a family who will love them forever. 💖

They’re available for adoption, and you can come meet them at our Glen Iris shelter! However, to apply for adoption, you’ll need to submit an application online first. You can apply here:
👉 Apply Online Here (https://saveadog.org.au/animals-adoptions/601/puppies/4987/)

If you’ve been looking for a furry friend to share your home with, come visit these cuties! And if you’re not in a position to adopt, please share this post to help them find their forever homes.

Thank you to everyone who’s supported them along the way. We can’t wait to see them begin this exciting new chapter with a family who will cherish them forever. 🐾💕

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36 Weir Street
Melbourne, VIC
3146

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