The Lost Dogs' Home | Australia's largest animal welfare organisation

How you can help dogs like Max this Dumping Season

Many of these animals are identified by microchip, however when contacted, owners deny ownership of the so-called pet.

This is exactly what happened to Max, a young beagle cross cocker spaniel who was found beside a busy road last winter.

Brought to the Home, Max was scanned for a microchip. When staff called the number corresponding to the chip number, at first his owner denied ever owning a dog. After prompting from staff, she then admitted that she had given Max away, but didn’t know anything – not even the name – of the new owner.

Posted 10 Jun 2010

Milo’s looking for a new home

Terrier mix Milo was found wandering on a busy road in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. Collected by the Home’s Animal Ambulance, Milo was brought to the safety of the Home.

Scanned for a microchip on his arrival, staff were thrilled to discover he was chipped and set about contacting his owner.

Instead of reacting positively to the good news that her dog was safe and well, Milo’s owner said that, as he’d been missing for two months and her children had stopped asking about him, she didn’t want to take him back.

Posted 31 Aug 2010

Abandoned shelter cat Muffin wins the hearts of her new family

Just over twelve-months ago Jan and her family lost their beloved dog Jasper. It was the first time in their life that they had been without a pet. In Jan’s words it was “a very weird feeling”.

After some consideration Jan and her two girls decided for their busy family, a cat may be easier to care for and so they began researching the options available.

They first looked at some Ragdoll kittens but soon decided they were far too expensive, especially when they discovered there were so many lovely cats available at shelters.

Posted 30 Aug 2010

NPR tag saves the day for staff pooch!

We heard a rumour that one of our staff’s furry escapee may have been roaming the streets of Northcote on Friday night.

A team of 8 search volunteers (including his 5 year old niece) combed the neighbourhood, with heightened anxiety as the time ticked by.

Posted 29 Aug 2010

Mighty Mouse wins his three-leg race

This three-legged friend has finally got a leg-up in life.

Astro Boy, the tough terrier left to fend for himself in Melbourne, has been welcomed into the fold on a farm near Mansfield.

And keeping with the cartoon theme his new owner, Sande Cornelius, has renamed him Mighty Mouse after his short stature and curiousity.

Posted 27 Aug 2010

Justice system fails victims of vicious dog attack

Dr Graeme Smith OAM, Managing Director of The Lost Dogs’ Home has expressed disappointment at the court’s decision to allow three killer dogs to go free without any restrictions.

Posted 26 Aug 2010

The National Pet Register gives out free ID tags at the EKKA

The National Pet Register regularly attends events around Australia fulfilling its mission to see more pets made identifiable with a microchip or free collar identification tag.

Posted 23 Aug 2010