January 2010 has set a blistering pace for adoptions at The Lost Dogs' Home with 220 dogs rehomed at its Gracie Street headquarters. This is a staggering 59 percent increase compared to the same time last year.
When Lucky the border collie went missing from his home near Shepparton last year the Nethersole family feared the worst. But true to his name, Lucky bounced back and last Friday he was reunited with his relieved family after an incredible six months on the run.
Seabrook resident, Robert, was looking forward to a relaxing evening walk with his pet, Snoopy. This quickly transformed into a long, sleepless night when the five- year-old Beagle took off after a rabbit scent in a Point Cook paddock. Beagles are scent hounds and often use their keen sense of smell to pursue game - Snoopy is no exception.
Two border collie cross puppies recently arrived at the Home after having their muzzles bound shut with wire in a case that The Lost Dogs' Home is sadly familiar with.
Maltese cross NEH 053 named ‘Lincoln’ arrived at The Lost Dogs' Home on Saturday 9 January as a stray after being discovered ambling aimlessly around an industrial site. Ten-year-old Lincoln had no form of identification and was in poor condition. Staff could only assume he’d been callously abandoned by his owners after years of neglect.
Isabella
Sylvio
Lexi
Amber
Bubbles
Jeeves
Duke
Jake
Mario
