Our Cranbourne shelter currently has over 30 dogs and puppies waiting to find their forever homes!
Whether you’re looking for a dog to take on big walks and adventures or a couch potato to nap with, our Cranbourne shelter has so many furry friends who would love nothing more than to go home with you.
If you’ve been thinking about adopting please head down to our Cranbourne shelter and meet your next best friend for life today!
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Holly:
ID: 1139766
Microchip: 956000017543573
Trever:
ID: 1139765
Microchip: 956000017543280
Source number: BR100738
A few weeks ago we introduced you to Zamboni and Kash who were both searching for their individual forever homes and sadly they’re both still waiting.
Zamboni and Kash are both waiting patiently at our North Melbourne shelter, hoping to find their forever family as soon as possible.
These two boys love their treats, toys and humans and would make the perfect furry addition to your families.
If you think you can give Zamboni or Kash the forever home you deserve then please head into our North Melbourne shelter during opening hours today.
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Zamboni:
ID: 1137436
Microchip: 956000017516342
Kash:
ID: 1136865
Microchip: 956000016588456
Source number: BR100738
2024 CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE
It is time to officially kick off the 2024 Annual Christmas Toy Drive! With our shelters close to running out of toys and treats, we’re asking you to be Santa’s helpers!
Hundreds of lost and abandoned dogs and cats will spend Christmas at the Home this year and your gift of treats and toys will make sure they have an extra-special festive season.
When buying treats and toys for your pet this Christmas, please consider popping an extra one in your cart to give to a homeless dog or cat.
For details on the types of toys our animals would love – and the toys that can’t be accepted due to safety reasons head over to dogshome.com
Donations can be dropped off at our North Melbourne and Cranbourne shelters during opening hours. We really appreciate your kindness and generosity.
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Another successful community desexing event sponsored by @pothaustralia 💛
Big thanks to POTH for involving us in the Fix a Friend program and to all those who attended 🥰
A BIG shout out to our excellent team of vets, nurses and client care who made all the magic happen ✨😸🏥
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We are calling on pet lovers to put their hand up and join the team as foster carers in the lead up to the holiday season.
The Lost Dogs’ Home is on the lookout for around 200 new foster carers to look after kittens, cats, puppies and dogs to help them get ready for adoption and provide some respite away from the shelter.
We currently have approximately 300 foster-carers but that number is expected to decline quite significantly as people start taking holidays in the lead up to Christmas.
But we are hoping with your help we can get as many animals as possible into loving temporary homes over this holiday season. To find out more about being a foster carer with The Home visit dogshome.com or email [email protected]
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As part of our Extra TLC for Pets enrichment program we often have doggy playdates. Socialising our dogs is critical for their well-being and helps to set them up for success in their forever home.
Ned Flanders and Sir Sox love their playdates together, they spend their time playing with their favourite ball, running around the yard and drinking water together.
Both of these cuties are looking for their forever homes so head to our Cranbourne shelter to meet them today!
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ID: 1139267
Microchip: 953010100457399
ID: 1138904
Microchip: 991003002646033
Source number: BR100738
Last week we introduced you to Samuel and sadly, he’s still waiting for his forever home. Samuel is finding shelter life pretty stressful so we would love nothing more than to see this angel in his forever home as soon as possible.
One year old Samuel found himself at our North Melbourne shelter back in April after his family was no longer able to look after him.
Samuel loves nothing more than to run around with a tennis ball and show off his handshaking skills! Food is one of Samuel’s biggest motivators and he loves playing with his food puzzles.
Samuel has been working with our behaviour team to build up his confidence when being left alone and so would prefer his humans to be home more often than not.
Samuel is available for a meet and greet Monday - Friday during opening hours at our North Melbourne shelter!
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ID: 1132685
Microchip: 953010006038416
Source number: BR100738
We want to hear about your experiences with paying vet bills and that’s why we have launched the Victorian Pet Vet Survey.
The results of this short survey will help us to advocate for and develop low-cost vet services for people and their pets doing it tough. This includes the Lost Dogs’ Home Mobile Low-Cost Vet Clinic, which will launch in the second half of 2025.
Just remember however that the cost of living is also hitting vet practices hard and any increase in costs comes from a place of necessity rather than a lack of compassion for their patients.
So if you can help us make a difference, please head over to dogshome.com and fill out the survey today.
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Last week we introduced you to Rufus and sadly he’s still searching for his forever home. One year old Rufus has been in our care for 150 days. Rufus is one of the sweetest boys you'll ever meet, he loves his treats and loves his people.Since arriving at the Home, Rufus has been working with his behaviour trainer Frank on building up his confidence and he's already learnt so many new tricks!Rufus is hoping to find a home where he's the only dog, he wouldn't mind living with secondary school aged children though!150 days is too long without a home, so if you think you can make Rufus' dreams come true, please visit our North Melbourne shelter Monday - Friday during opening hours for a meet and greet. ID: 1133505. Microchip: 956000015757869. Source number: BR100738
A few weeks ago we introduced you to Jack and sadly he's still waiting for his forever home.Two year old Jack found himself in our care 62 days ago after his family were no longer able to look after him. Jack has everyone he meets falling in love with him and it's easy to see why!This handsome boy is looking for a home with adults only and wouldn't mind living with another doggo pending a successful meet and greet.If you think Jack is the one for you please head into our Cranbourne shelter Monday - Friday for a meet and greet!ID: 1137164Microchip: 956000015825516Source number: BR100738
Hey Australia, it’s time to Sit Up for Strays!
Australia’s biggest core workout is about to take centre stage next month with the Sit Ups for Strays fitness challenge.
Sit Ups for Strays sets the challenge of doing 49 sit ups each day in October for the 49 lost and abandoned animals who come through our doors every day.
All you need to do is sign up, challenge yourself to do 49 sit ups each day in October, and ask your family and friends to sponsor you.
Every year we have more than 18,000 animals that rely on the Home for shelter.
Pups just like Coral and Reef here need you now more than ever. So let’s get together and Sit Up for Strays.
To register, head to dogshome.com or via this link https://bit.ly/4dev4oa
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This Saturday, September 14, The Lost Dogs’ Home will be attending the Casey Pet Expo to talk about pet enrichment and understanding separation anxiety.
Our behaviour team will also do a nose work demonstration for you to try at home. Engaging in nose work helps keep dogs mentally healthy while they're waiting for homes.
We hope you can join us for the stage talks as these topics are so important for improving the health and wellbeing of your furry friends.
Casey Pet Expo is a FREE event so we hope to see you there!
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