Lort Smith

21/01/2025

Happy National Hugging Day! 🤗

Every week, volunteer Lort Smith Pet Therapy attends hospitals, aged care and justice facilities to bring the calming and therapeutic benefits that animals and people share.

A hug or a moment spent connecting with an animal can act as a circuit breaker for people in high-stress situations. Even just a short interaction can help bring a sense of calm.

We want to thank all our wonderful volunteers for their dedication to helping share the immense joy a moment of connection with an animal can bring.

20/01/2025

Our story in the Sunday Herald Sun.

As their human friends start preparing for another school year, so are their furry counterparts.

Puppy pre-school at Lort Smith Campbellfield is now open for bookings for its first term of the year.

Puppies, like human babies, do a lot of learning in their early months, especially when it comes to navigating their new environment and adopting good manners.

Early socialisation allows you to get the very best out of your pups personality and combat any problems now so that they are not ongoing.

Puppy Preschool is a fun way to get your puppy started on some basic manners training that will carry them through for the rest of their lives.

To book call 03 9287 6433 or email [email protected]

19/01/2025

Ash (now Roxy) has found her forever family!

After losing their previous dogs last year due to old age, Jill and Jerry were ready to open their hearts to a new best friend. They saw Roxy on Lort Smith’s social media and immediately booked in to meet her.

Once they came to meet her at the Adoption Centre, it was love at first sight for everyone.

‘The Adoption team at Lort Smith are amazing. They brought her out to meet us at the beautiful dog park that is part of the Campbellfield site. Our first impression of Ash was a typical big staffy smile and helicopter tail happening. She’s a leaner and we were privileged to receive licks and cuddles. We knew straight away that we were going to give her the forever home she deserved'.

Roxy is now happily settling in with Jill, Jerry and her two new cat friends.

19/01/2025

Shelters right across the country are currently inundated with thousands of cats and kittens arriving looking for homes and respite from the living on the streets.
Right now we have more than 40 kittys patiently waiting for a forever home and all with their unique and loving personalities.
With kitten breeding season now in full swing, it is so important to remember to desex your feline friends and help reduce the massive number of homeless cats arriving at shelters.
So, if you have a place in your heart and home for one of these beautiful babies, please come and visit us at our Campbellfield shelter today!

18/01/2025

We’re thrilled to share that these pets have found their forever homes.

Kittens 🐱
Joe & Jones
Nacho & Taco
Katie
Grace
Elrond
Galadriel
Billy

Cats 🐈
Miley
Harry
Emma
James
Buddy
Beanie
Ella
Dee Dee
Casper
W***y Wonka
Floyd
Maisie
Biggles
Linda
Laney
Storm
Beanie

Dogs 🐶
Cleo
Frankie
Hazel
Bella

16/01/2025

Three-year-old Ash has had a rough start to life but with your help we know we can turn things around for this beautiful staffy.
Sadly, Ash’s family made the heart-breaking decision to surrender Ash when they couldn’t look after her anymore and she made her way to our Campbellfield adoption centre.
Ash is a sweet and smart pup with a heart full of potential! She is eager to learn and thrives in a loving, patient environment where she can grow and build her confidence.
Ash is affectionate and loves being close to her family, offering plenty of cuddles and companionship and she could even go home with another doggo friend.
So let’s share this beautiful girl’s face everywhere and get her the home she truly deserves!

15/01/2025

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Since 1936, Lort Smith has been a cornerstone of animal welfare and care in Melbourne. Just like we were in 1936, we are deeply committed to Melbourne's pets' health, well-being, and safety and the people who cherish them. While our medical treatments, technologies, and techniques have advanced in line with modern veterinary practices, our core values have remained steadfast. We continue to prioritise compassionate, high-quality care grounded in the same ethos that has guided us since our founding. At Lort Smith, we believe that every pet deserves the best possible care, and we are honoured to serve the Melbourne community with this commitment at the heart of all we do.

14/01/2025

Pumpkin and Peppa are an adorable 3-year-old sibling duo who have found their way into our care after their owner had to move overseas and could not take them along.

These two siblings share an unbreakable bond and keep each other entertained, be it a game of tag or chasing around a ping-pong ball. Their charming antics will amuse their new family for hours with their playful energy. While they may initially be a bit shy around new faces, their vibrant personalities will truly shine once they feel secure.

After spending 160 days in our care, Pumpkin and Peppa are eagerly yearning for a forever home where they can feel safe and cherished. We hope that a kind-hearted family will open their hearts and home to these curious kitties.

https://lortsmith.com/adoption/available-for-adoption/pumpkin-peppa/

Microchip numbers: 956000012936230 & 956000013039317
Source code: FC201464

13/01/2025

We have some happy news to start the week! You may remember Coffee, who spent over 180 days in our care last year. We are so pleased to share that Coffee has settled into her new home, where she rules the roost.

Like many adopted pets, she took a while to open up, but she soon found her feet. Coffee spends her days as a pampered cat, with a secure outdoor catio where she can sleep in the sun and a large home.

Her antics amuse her owners. And at the end of the day, she relaxes on the couch or her owner’s lap.

Coffee truly is living the best life with her new family.

13/01/2025

Puppy Pre-school is back!!
To book call 03 9287 6433 or email [email protected]
Term one starts this Saturday and bookings are now open but they will sell out quickly.
What you need to know:
• 5-week course
• 45 minutes classes
• $185 total price
• Lort Smith Campbellfield location
• Pups aged 16 weeks and under
Puppy Pre-school is a fun way to get your puppy started on some basic manners training that will carry them through for the rest of their lives. It helps build their self-confidence and strengthens their bond with you. 🐕🐶💖

Lort Smith is Melbourne's world-class animal hospital. We provide exceptional animal healthcare and adoption services with 60 vets, 90 nurses and 11 wards.

12/01/2025

Gin and Tonic are two resilient little cats who have faced more challenges than most in their short lives. Surrendered as kittens in July 2023, they’ve been through the heartbreak of being adopted and returned twice—through no fault of their own.

Gin is a gentle and affectionate soul who likes cuddles and pats. Tonic, with their independent spirit, has a special way of seeking connection, often rubbing against their human to show affection.

Foster carers and staff love them both dearly and want nothing more than Gin & Tonic to find their forever family in 2025.

They deserve a loving home where they can thrive and grow together.

https://lortsmith.com/adoption/available-for-adoption/gin-tonic/

Microchip numbers: 991001006154206 & 991001006154207

Source code: FC201464

11/01/2025

Summer is well and truly here, but that doesn't mean your furry friend can't still have a blast. Here are four paws-itively fun activities to keep your dog entertained and happy in the heat☀️🐾

1️⃣ Frozen treats: Fill a Kong with tasty treats like peanut butter or wet food, freeze it, and give your dog a delicious challenge they’ll love.
2️⃣ Shaded nature walks: Take early morning or evening strolls in the shade to avoid the heat—remember to bring plenty of water for your pet.
3️⃣ Sprinkler and puppy pool: Set up a sprinkler or kiddie pool and let your dog splash around and cool off!
4️⃣ Scent games indoors: Hide treats or toys around the house and let your dog use their nose to find hidden treasure.

Let's make sure our dogs stay entertained this summer🐕💦

10/01/2025

Our story in the Herald Sun today...

When playful two-year-old Airedale Terrier, Kenzo, suddenly lost his appetite after an energetic game chasing his favourite miniature tennis ball, his family knew something was wrong.

The beloved family pooch was rushed to Lort Smith Animal Hospital, and sent off for x rays and imaging.

A crushed tennis ball had lodged in Kenzo’s oesophagus.

Our vet team quickly swung into action swiftly performing an endoscopy to carefully remove the lodged tennis ball and save Kenzo’s life.

While Kenzo’s story ended on a happy note, it could have been a different outcome had he not been treated promptly.

‘’Fragments of the ball, or in severe cases, an entire ball, can get lodged in the throat or gastrointestinal tract, leading to potentially fatal blockages,’’ said Dr Harold Pook.

‘’And with the Australian Open now in full swing, it’s a good time to remind everyone that while tennis balls can be fun for humans, without proper supervision, that can have a devastating impact to an animal.’’

09/01/2025

From the beginning, Margaret and Hawkeye, 11 months old, had a challenging journey, arriving in our care in April. They were quickly adopted into a loving home. However, their new owner faced an unexpected and severe allergic reaction. Despite the owner's best efforts over four long months to find a solution, it became clear that they could no longer care for them.

With heavy hearts, their owner made the difficult decision to return them, knowing that Lort Smith would do everything possible to find Margaret and Hawkeye a new, loving family.

Margaret and Hawkeye are a bit shy when first meeting new people; they blossom into affectionate companions once they feel safe and secure. Because of the challenges they've faced, they would do best in the hands of an experienced cat owner who understands the joy of nurturing timid cats and watching them flourish with confidence.

Please share so we can find a family that will love and cherish these beautiful kittens.

https://lortsmith.com/adoption/available-for-adoption/margaret-hawkeye/

Microchip numbers: 991001006255702 & 991001006255697
Source code: FC201464

08/01/2025

Meet Kellie,

Kellie is a dedicated Animal Welfare Officer working at our Adoption Centre in Campbellfield. She loves working in the kennels, where she helps fill our dogs' days with love, enrichment, and joy while carefully matching them with their perfect forever families based on lifestyle and personality.

Kellie is an animal lover who loves and cares for various pets, including a staffy, chickens, budgies, and green tree frogs.

Kellie has worked with Lort Smith for two years, and we are incredibly thankful for her unwavering dedication to the animals in our Adoption Centre.

Swipe through to check out Kellie's adorable crew of pets!

07/01/2025

At just seven months old, siblings Bonnie and Clyde were diagnosed with juvenile renal dysplasia, a rare kidney malformation that occurs in cats when their kidneys don't develop properly before birth.

Part of an unplanned litter, sadly they were surrendered as their family couldn’t look after them anymore.

We don’t know how much more time they have on earth, but we are determined to find them the best possible forever home, so they live out their days being loved and content.

A little bit shy at first, Bonnie and Clyde are super playful and affectionate.
Their adoption fee will be waived for a loving and caring home that can provide them with the support and care they need.

https://lortsmith.com/adoption/available-for-adoption/bonnie-clyde/
Microchip numbers: 991001006255736 & 991001006255743
Source code: FC201464

06/01/2025

You may remember our post before Christmas about Blue, the two-year-old wirehaired German Pointer. We are so pleased to share that Blue has been adopted and settled into his forever family, spending his first Christmas with them.

Blue's home is now a beautiful 10-acre property with horses, which he is bravely getting to know (from a distance). He has quickly bonded with his new feline sibling, and they are fast becoming best friends.

His new owners told us,' We just feel so lucky to have Blue as part of our family'.

Swipe through to see Blue living his best life with his forever family 🐾

05/01/2025

January is the perfect time for a family adventure, especially with the kids home from school and time off work. Don't forget to include your furry family members in the fun!

Check out these exciting dog-friendly events in Melbourne:

🐾 Spend the day at a dog-friendly beach, such as Altona Dog Beach or Sandown Street Beach in Brighton.
🐾 Venture outside Melbourne to hike at Hanging Rock, where leashed dogs are welcome.
🐾 Enjoy a one of the many outdoor movie venues where well-behaved dogs are welcomed.
🐾 Organise a picnic in one of Melbourne's many dog-friendly parks, and bring along some dog-friendly treats, like carrots and broccoli florets.
🐾 Take a relaxing boat ride with , and let your dog join in on the fun!

Make the most of summer together as a family, including your beloved pets 🐶❤️