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Emergency Hospital | Vet Clinic
24 Villiers St, North Melbourne VIC 3051*
03 9328 3021

Vet Clinic | Adoption Centre | Dog Park
25-35 Berwick Rd, Campbellfield 3061
03 9287 6426

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04/04/2025

Meet Bruce, a stunning 4-year-old Beagle who is on the lookout for his new best friend and forever family.

He found his way into our care after his owner was no longer in a position to care for him.

Bruce is \an active guy who likes daily walks, sniffing lots of things, and cuddling on the couch. He has lived with dogs and children before and is open to best friends of all ages.

Bruce's future best friend may have already owned a beagle or has researched their needs. Although Bruce likes spending time inside with the family, they will ideally also have a safe yard where he can run around.

Are you also seeking a loyal, energetic companion? Why not come meet Bruce at our Campbellfield Adoption Centre at 25-35 Berwick Rd Campbellfield VIC 3061

https://lortsmith.com/adoption/available-for-adoption/bruce/

Microchip number: 956000013173648
Source code: FC201464

03/04/2025

Simba, a beautiful 18-month-old Golden Retriever, sent her family into a panic when she helped herself to a corncob found in the bin after a family BBQ. This innocent human snack quickly turned into a nightmare, causing a severe blockage in her small intestines.

Simba arrived at Lort Smith Animal Hospital's Accident and Emergency Department needing urgent surgery. Unfortunately, following the complex surgery, she contracted an infection that quickly became septic. Despite the best efforts of our vet staff, her infection continued to spread.

Her family, filled with dread, came to visit her as they prepared for the worst. Her owner, Jenni, left Simba her Jumper, hoping that the familiar smell would help soothe her.

The very next morning, our vets were amazed to see a complete turnaround, with the antibiotics finally knocking out the deadly infection.

'Corncobs are a very common item that creates obstructions in dogs. Always dispose of corn cobs carefully, and never give your dog corn directly off the cob. We're so glad Simba is back with her family, happy, healthy, and recovered from her ordeal.– Dr Caitlyn

Two days later, Simba was back home. The very first thing she did was check on the rescue kittens her family cared for! Then, she took turns sleeping on every family member's bed.

'Lort Smith could not have been more fabulous in every way. Staff would send photos to let us know how she was and keep us updated with detailed, easy-to-understand information. Usually, Simba has trouble visiting the vets, but she was so happy to go to Lort Smith for a check-up and couldn't wait to see all the staff.' – Jenni, Simba's owner.

02/04/2025

Fruit Salad is a lot of things: playful, sweet, adorable, affectionate and sassy.

Although just a teenager, Fruit Salad came into our care fifty days ago after having kittens. Now that her babies have found their new homes, she’s ready to return to living her best life.

She knows she’s the whole package and has decided it’s time to leave the Adoption Centre and find her forever family.

Are you the right fit? Come and meet her at the Adoption Centre or apply online today!

https://lortsmith.com/adoption/available-for-adoption/fruit-salad/

Microchip number: 956000015996084
Source code: FC201464

01/04/2025

Last month, our hearts overflowed with joy at the Adoption Centre as we celebrated a record-breaking achievement: EIGHTY precious pets found their forever families!

Fifty-seven cats and twenty-three dogs left our care full of joy and happiness.

Although we are so thrilled that these beautiful pets found their loving and caring people, it also reminds us that many more animals need homes.

With unexpected litters and the heartbreaking reality of families unable to care for their beloved companions due to rising living costs, the need for our services remains urgent. Last month saw an 80% jump in adoptions compared to March 2024.

If you want to open your heart and home to an animal, please consider adopting. Every animal in our Adoption Centre has a story, a longing for family, and a capacity to bring joy into your life.

28/03/2025

Amazing news to start your weekend.
Sarah and David have adopted our gorgeous Nessie.
She now has a staghound brother in Fred. These two fell in love with each other right away and are now at home living their best lives ever.
We have had an overwhelming response to Nessie and we thank everyone that reached out.

27/03/2025

Last month we introduced you to our beautiful bonded pair Pumpkin and Pepper.
Unfortunately, they are still waiting for a home.
And we are sad to have to tell you that it has now been more than 250 days since their search started.
This brother and sister duo would be most happy in a home without any other pets and space to explore and just chill out and play.
They also love watching their favourite shows such as Squirrel TV. How cute is that?
These guys are amazing.
So let’s get together and find these beautiful siblings a home today!
Find out more about Pumpkin and Pepper here: https://lortsmith.com/adoption/available-for-adoption/pumpkin-peppa

25/03/2025

Please share!
Nessie was one of five pups aged just four months old who were surrendered to our adoption centre.
Her siblings all have found a home but this sweet girl is still looking for her forever family. She is the most sweetest angel you will ever meet.
Loves cuddles and being part of a family.
Please don’t let Nessie spend another night alone.
Find out more about Nessie here: https://lortsmith.com/adoption/available-for-adoption/nessie/

24/03/2025

A torn singlet and a water bottle. This is not something our animals can use. We appreciate the donations that come in to help us. We have been taking care of Melbourne’s pets for close to 90 years but please don’t use us as a dumping ground. Our volunteers are working hard to make sure the most appropriate of donations reach our animals.

19/03/2025

We had a special visitor today with comedian and animal lover Dave Hughes dropping by.
Dave toured Lort Smith Animal Hospital and met with our staff for a behind the scenes glimpse into the work that happens at our hospital and the love and care that the animals receive.
He then met a few special doggies and kitties that are currently for adoption.
Thanks Dave, we really appreciate the visit and hope to see you again soon!

18/03/2025

The update everyone has been waiting for is finally here!!
Rocky has been adopted!!!!!!
Olivia who works at our adoption centre met Rocky five months ago and cared for him every night taking him home while he waited for a home.
“It broke my heart seeing him over looked,” said Olivia.
She introduced him to Uma, her resident doggie and it was love at first sight.
“They love each other so much,” she said.
We are beyond happy to tell you Olivia and her partner Scott has decided to adopt Rocky tonight!
“After taking him out for a walk on Christmas Day with my dog, they seemed to enjoy each others company I thought I’d give it a go fostering him. Knowing he’d been with us for so many months I wanted to give him a chance in a home and had really grown a soft spot for him in the shelter, particularly as older large breed dogs can get overlooked for adoption. We love love him so much.”
Thanks Olivia and Scott!! All the best Rocky boy. We love you.

17/03/2025

We are beyond thrilled to share that after 59 days in our care, Charlie, 13 years old and now known as Mr Purrcival, has found his forever home.

He loves his new family, where he instantly fits in and clearly knows his place as the head of the family and domain. He has made himself at home on the couch, bed, and even the kitchen bench and has quickly learned the difference between human food and his own.

His new owners said ‘Mr Purrcival is happy with us and we are certainly happy with him. Thanks for the professional and diligent care that was demonstrated when we went to adopt.’.

We’re so glad that Mr Purrcival and his new family are the perfect match.

15/03/2025

Next Saturday, our Puppy Preschool will welcome its new class!

With our puppy preschool, you’ll gain basic training, boost your puppy’s confidence, and socialise your puppy in a safe environment! It starts on 22 March at 10.15am.

🐶5-week course
🐶45 minutes classes
🐶$185 total price
🐶Lort Smith Campbellfield location

There is still time to enrol, call 03 9287 6433 or email [email protected]

13/03/2025

Meet Cora, Hamish, Thistle, Enya and Nessie!
These adorable four-month-old staghound pups were surrendered in our care recently and are now ready to find their happily-ever-after.
All these pups will eventually become a large dog, so they will need plenty of space to run, play, and explore.
These little cuties are still learning the ropes of life, so they will need training to help them grow into a well-mannered member of society. With some consistency and positive reinforcement, they will develop into a polite, well-behaved adult dogs.
When considering adopting a pup just remember pets can often be a 10–20-year life time commitment. We want to make sure these pups find the best home ever and are loved and cherished forever.
So if you have a paw shaped hole in your heart that one of these pups can fill contact the team via [email protected] or pop in to our Campbellfield Adoption Centre during opening hours.

12/03/2025

💙Urgent - please share 💙

Darling Bonnie & Clyde have been waiting for adoption for 288 days. That’s almost their entire lives.
These sweet loving cats deserve a home of their own.

Sadly, they’ve been diagnosed with juvenile renal dysplasia, meaning their time may be limited – though exactly how long, we can’t say.

Bonnie and Clyde are playful, affectionate, and just want a warm, loving place to enjoy their days together.

Please don’t let them spend their whole lives in our care.

https://lortsmith.com/adoption/available-for-adoption/bonnie-clyde/

Microchip number: 991001006255736 & 991001006255743 Source code: FC201464

11/03/2025

We recently shared our senior boy Donny’s story with you and are overjoyed to share that he has found his forever family.

Donny is settling in with his two new cat siblings, and every day in his new home brings moments of happiness and joy. He loves his walks, making new dog friends in the neighbourhood, and finding all his favourite cosy spots to curl up in.

His owner, Janine, shared, “I already can’t imagine our home without him. Thanks to Kellie and the incredible team at Lort Smith for helping me find our boy”.

Seeing a senior like Donny adapt so quickly to his new family proves that you can teach an old dog new tricks. Senior pets deserve their second chance at happiness, too. Clearly, he is where he belongs, and we couldn’t be happier that they found each other.

07/03/2025

Today, we celebrate International Women's Day and honour the achievements of women who have shaped our world.

One of those women was our founder, Louisa Lort Smith, who was passionate about animal welfare and campaigned for their rights and access to healthcare. Eighty-nine years ago, Louisa opened the doors to the Lort Smith-Lyle Hospital for Sick and Injured Animals on Villiers St, where our animal hospital still stands today.

Today, as we stand in the same space that Louisa once walked, we celebrate all the women who have come together to continue her legacy. The women who walk our halls today, from our CEO, vets, nurses, staff, and volunteers who continue to champion, advocate and support animals in need.

We celebrate all the amazing women who paved the way before us and those who will come after us in helping to continue the mission of Lort Smith and Lousia's legacy.

07/03/2025

At just nine weeks old Flynn the Jack Russell was rushed to Lort Smith Animal Hospital, he was sick and needed urgent and lifesaving treatment.
The team sprung into action in a bid to save the young pups life and immediately started performing a series of tests.
Flynn was in a state of shock when he arrived and it was clear that he didn’t much time to get to the bottom of the problem. With all signs pointing to a foreign body lodged inside his small little frame, he was stabilised for surgery and work begun to find the cause of his illness.
It was then discovered that Flynn had swallowed a whole rubber ball and it was still intact in his stomach!
After five days in our Intensive Care Unit, Flynn started to improve and was less wise of his medical drama. Luckily for Flynn we got to him in time.
Although Flynn had a happy ending, cases like this can end up fatal. That's why it is super important to monitor your pets when they are playing with toys.
It was a happy ending for Flynn, who was adopted after his recovery via our Campbellfield Adoption Centre. 💖

06/03/2025

We are thrilled to share that these beautiful pets have found their forever homes.

Kittens 🐈
Baby carrot
Spike
Squid
Frank
Broccolini
Cashew
Rosalie
Ducky & Rain
Carlisle
Carla & Blossom
Cherry
Hickory & Almond
Wallace
Bingo
Aurora
Milton
Sydney
Razzle
Pecan
Riace
Chicken Crimpy
Link
Socks
Milton
Stripes
Mufasa
Patrick

Cats 🐾
Sandy
Missy
Mandy
Whisper
Carmelo
Kent
Piccolo
Missy Mou

Dogs 🐕
Alfalfa
Bella
Boo Boo
Charlie
Leni
Archie
Max
Maximus
Eeyore

Pocket pets 🐰
Bunjamin
Theodore

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24 Villiers Street
Melbourne, VIC
3051

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Tuesday	8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 7pm
Thursday	8:30am - 7pm
Friday	8:30am - 7pm
Saturday	8:30am - 7pm
Sunday	8:30am - 7pm

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Meet pretty Poppy. This beautiful ginger girl came into our care after becoming a young mom. After spending 80 days with us raising her babies, it’s time for her to find her forever family. Poppy is a chatty, playful, and affectionate lady. While she appreciates her personal space, don’t let that fool you. She loves being close to her people and being part of the action. Poppy is a breath of fresh air, full of energy and ready to be your sidekick. Could this ginger girl be your perfect match? https://lortsmith.com/adoption/available-for-adoption/poppy/ Microchip number: 956000017474692Source code: FC201464 #LortSmith #AdoptDontShop #Cats #CatsofMelbourne

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