Arctic Rescue Victoria Inc.

26/02/2025

DON'T FORGET THAT YOU CAN RECYCLE YOUR CANS & BOTTLES AND SUPPORT ARV!
Arctic Rescue Victoria is registered with Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic), so if you’d like to help us raise funds please collect and return your containers to one of the many refund points.
It may be only 10 cents per can or bottle but it all adds up, and thanks to some of our very active collectors (great effort Dave!) ARV had over $600 donated in the last financial year.
It's easy to nominate ARV as your charity - you can either download the app for your zone and use the search tool to find Arctic Rescue Victoria, use our Donation Partner ID C2000008705 or simply scan the barcode at a collection point.
For more information on the scheme and to find your nearest collection/refund point please visit the CDS website: https://cdsvic.org.au/how-to-make-a-return
It's another great way our supporters can get involved, raise some money while helping to save our environment. 🐾
And a huge thank you to those who are already supporting ARV with their container deposits! 💕

22/02/2025

LUCIE HAS BEEN ADOPTED! 🐾
Lucie came into ARV care back in April 2024 as an unclaimed stray from a regional pound.
With foster carers hard to find, she went into care with Vince and Tiff who have come to our aid on numerous occasions when we've had an urgent request for help. We again Thankyou. A great foster care family who have numerous giant breeds to ensure any dog in their care learns fantastic dog socialisation skills, fast. 🤣 Coincidentally, Simba had also been in foster care with them back in 2020.
I met Lucie in the first few days and thought, she might be a good match for Simba. We lost our beautiful Sammy a year before, but I still wasn't ready. However, Lucie stayed in the back of my mind. Fast forward to December and I met her again and now I felt maybe was the right time.
Simba is somewhat bemused by the entrance of Lucie who is several years younger than him and ready to rumble, but no, she's fast learning from the great master about quite time, calm and whose the boss, and she is improving every day.
She's a gorgeous girl and it always amazed me that she had very little interest or suitable applicants. Perhaps that just tells me that she was always going to be the one.
Welcome home Lucie the Lunatic. xoxo Robyn, David and Simba. 💕

12/02/2025

For our SA followers, Animal Welfare League (AWL) in Wingfield SA have an 11 mo desexed male Husky available for adoption.
For more information or to enquire about adopting him, please visit their webpage:

Animal Welfare League of South Australia brings together lost and abandoned pets and caring humans to create happy homes where everyone feels loved.

11/02/2025

Beautiful Betsy has been Adopted! 💕
Betsy came to us from a pound where her owners had surrendered her after she had already been through a few homes.
Always a special girl, Betsy just craved affection and company, and wanted nothing more than to please. We had her in our care for over a year waiting for just the right home to come along, and eventually it did - the wait was well worthwhile!
Betsy is now in the loving home of Lisa and Ray, getting the wonderful life that she deserves with many walks to the beach and park, charming the neighborhood with her big Mally smile as she goes. And then there is rest time snoozing in comfort on her bed, getting plenty of cuddles and generally living the life of luxury!
Thank you so much Lisa and Ray for giving Betsy the best life she could have wished for, we are so happy for her! 🥰

24/01/2025

Arctic Rescue Victoria are looking for urgent foster homes for 12 Huskies, who are awaiting assessment.
We have 4 x 9 year old males, a 10 & 11 year old bonded pair of males, an 8 year old pair of bonded males (may be okay with cats), 2 x 7 year old females (both okay with cats), a 4 year old male and a 1 year old male.
If you can help provide a temporary home, please fill out our foster carers application form https://arcticrescue.org.au/foster/foster-application-form/ or get in contact with us.
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20/01/2025

Valley has been adopted! 💕
This delightful young Mally pup came to us at 8 months old, his previous owners did not want to claim him from the pound after he had been picked up as a stray. So Valley came into our care and stayed with us for a few months so he could be desexed and rehomed when he was old enough.
But even before then, we had a hunch about who might be able to provide the perfect home for this lovely fellow and so a meet was arranged for a few weeks after his surgery.
And sure enough, Valley hit it off with his new Mally girlfriend Pipaluk and the 2 week trial began. It doesn't always go smoothly, there are usually some little issues to sort out, but not in this case.
Valley just fitted straight into his new family, and boy, what a great life he has now! Lots of walks, splashing around in the river, plenty of rough-housing and playtime with P**i, lots of sleeping and, best of all, lots of love and cuddles from his new owner, C-J.
We can't thank you enough C-J for providing the perfect home for Valley, he is a special boy and he truly deserves the wonderful life he now has as part of your family! 🥰

19/01/2025

Rosky - 1 year old Husky boy needing a new home 🐾
Young Rosky is a handsome fellow with stunning blue eyes and plenty of Husky-energy!
He had been surrendered to a local shelter due to not getting along with the family cat, so he would not be suitable for a home that has cats or other small pets.
Rosky loves to chase and explore, so his walks must always be on lead and he will require the usual secure yard with shelter and 6 foot high fencing and gates.
Being an exuberant young fellow who can play a bit rough when excited, any children will need to be in their teens. But when he's not in play-mode he's also happy just chilling out on his own, either indoors or outside.
He is quite social with most other dogs, so he could be an only-dog or go to a home where he will have a canine girlfriend of similar size that will tolerate his playfulness.
For more information on Rosky please check out his full profile on our website: https://arcticrescue.org.au/adopt/meet-the-dogs/

Microchip # 900164002188370
Adoption Fee: $350

Pet Exchange Register Source Number: RE100304

14/01/2025

Here’s all the wonderful Arctic Rescue Victoria dogs that became officially adopted in 2024, with a goodbye to the ARV alumni we lost

10/01/2025

Jay Jay is 10 years old today!
Jay Jay was a very sad surrender case, due to health issues his owner was not able to look after him any more and was devastated that he had to part with him.
So this lovely old chap was welcomed as one of our long-term fosters, and is enjoying life mooching around with his senior Husky lady friend, Possum.
Jay Jay was found to have hyperthyroidism and is now on daily medication to get his levels back to normal, however they are still being monitored to make sure we get it right.
He's a happy, contented fellow, he's not the most active and prefers to bark at the rabbits rather than chasing them, but he does enjoy a short walk now and then!
Happy Birthday Jay Jay, we hope you have many more. 💕

Microchip no. 953010000265890

08/01/2025

Ella - 5 yo Husky girl needing a new home 🐾
Ella is a gorgeous little lass with stunning blue eyes that will melt your heart. But don’t be fooled by that innocent look, this little lass is an absolute bundle of energy and playfulness!
Being the typical Husky, Ella will require the usual secure yard with shelter and 6 foot high fences and gates, walks always on lead, and any children to be in their teens.
Ella loves to chase and has quite a strong hunting instinct, so she would not be suitable for a home that has cats or other small pets.
Ella has lived in a multi-dog household, so we would like her to go to a home where she will have a canine companion of similar size that will tolerate her playfulness.
For more information on Ella please check out her full profile on our website: https://arcticrescue.org.au/adopt/meet-the-dogs/

Microchip # 953010004226823
Adoption Fee: $350
Pet Exchange Register Source Number: RE100304

06/01/2025

Update on Humphrey...
Some of you may remember Mally boy Humphrey, who came to us back in April with huge patches of bare skin on his neck and body, and was then diagnosed with Cushing's disease.
Over the next month or two, Humphrey's coat continued to fall out in clumps until he was almost completely bald, apart from a few tufts of fur here and there.
But then effects of his treatment began to show and his coat gradually started to grow back, even on his tail that used to look like a stick! Now after 7 months of medication to manage his Cortisol levels, he has transformed into the most handsome brown bear - hard to believe it's the same dog!
He's still a bit wary of strangers and has other health issues we are managing, but for now he is loving life and enjoying digging big holes!
Thank you to everyone who donated to support and sponsor Humphrey, your contributions towards his ongoing care and medical needs are very much appreciated! 💕
If anyone would like to help Humphrey and the other dogs we have in our care, you can make a one off or monthly donation, or sponsor a dog from our website donations page: https://arcticrescue.org.au/donate/
Thank you! 🐾

04/01/2025

Loki is still looking for love!
After being in what we thought would his forever home for over a year, Loki was returned to us through no fault of his own along with his companion, Zelda. Since then he has been in foster care and sadly, Zelda passed over the rainbow bridge not long after.
So now Loki is on his own and still seeking his forever family. We are hoping someone will come along that has room in their heart and their home for this lovely gentle fellow.
To find out more about Loki and the other dogs we have available for adoption, please check out our website: www.arcticrescue.org.au/adopt/meet-the-dogs/
To find out more about our adoption process: www.arcticrescue.org.au/adopt/how-it-works
Adoption fee: $350
MC # 953010000216438
Pet Exchange Register Source Number: RE100304

01/01/2025

** UPDATE - BLUEY HAS BEEN ADOPTED! **
Bluey - 6yo Husky boy available for adoption at wat djerring Animal Facility (Epping):
https://www.petrescue.com.au/listings/1076984
Please get in touch with the shelter or complete their adoption application if you are interested.

Woof woof my names Bluey and im looking for a place to call my own. What big blue eyes i haveeeee - the better to seek out a new loving, FOREVER home

29/12/2024

Bandit needs a new home!
This lovely Husky gentleman came to us from a regional pound where he had been surrendered by his previous owner as they were moving.
Bandit is a very affectionate fellow who loves a cuddle and a belly-rub, but is also happy chilling out on his own outside or on the couch.
Don’t be fooled by Bandit’s age, he looks and acts much younger than his 10 years and is still quite active and loves going for walks.
He has had some training and basic obedience (with the usual selective Husky-hearing!) and will sit and wait for food. He is easy to walk on lead but is very interested in chasing wildlife and exploring, so as typical for the breed he can never be trusted off-lead.
This cheeky, affectionate, easy-going boy will make a wonderful addition to a family willing to give an older dog a chance.
For more information about Bandit and the other dogs we have available for adoption, please visit our website: https://arcticrescue.org.au/adopt/meet-the-dogs/
Microchip number 900012001105562
Pet Exchange Register Source Number: RE100304

01/12/2024

New homes or foster carers are still needed!
Maya - 3 year old Husky girl
River - 3 year old Husky boy
Both are still at the shelter but we have no where for them to go, so if you have experience with the arctic breeds and are interested in either fostering or adopting Maya or River, please go to our website for more photos and information:
https://arcticrescue.org.au

Microchip numbers:
Maya - 985141001279621
River - 956000011196859

Pet Exchange Register source number: RE100304