In May 2000, ‘Yappa’ was rescued from one of the most abhorrent home environments seen by staff at The Lost Dogs' Home. Yappa was kept in a woman’s house with thirty other dogs, twenty cats and dozens of birds and rabbits. The menagerie was coated with faeces and a stench which would make most people physically ill. The animals were forced to eat droppings and were given no veterinary care.
The Home supports Yarra Council’s plan to help the elderly keep their pets.
Yarra Council has approved plans to help elderly, frail or disabled residents look after their pets longer through the provision of in-home volunteer support. Under the new scheme, volunteers will visit senior residents’ homes to help them feed, clean and exercise their pets.
Now six months old, Buckley is growing in stature and confidence.
These days Buckley races along the beach with his two Labrador friends without a care in the world.
No longer the shy, wary pup who captured the hearts of Australia after having his ears and tail hacked off in a shocking act of cruelty on July 11, Buckley has grown in both stature and confidence.
Prior to coming into the Home’s care at almost 18 months of age, Boxer mix Carter has already been passed around by three unsuitable owners. Showing signs of neglect, Carter’s new owner will need to ensure he is fed a high calorie diet so he can continue to gain weight.
Lost Dogs' Home chief executive Graeme Smith said the new laws flagged by Mr Brumby would offer little public protection.
"The number of declared dangerous dogs known to and registered by authorities is the tip of the iceberg compared to the number of dogs with the potential to turn killer," Dr Smith said.
Like many ‘teenage’ dogs, Charlie is a bundle of energy, which has resulted in her coming to The Lost Dogs' Home.
Bought without any consideration as to her size and temperament, Charlie soon became too much for her original owner and was rescued by a Kinglake resident, who tragically lost her home in the Black Saturday bushfires.
Beau, a four year old male Poodle first arrived at the Home with years of coat growth, resulting in a severely matted coat which had formed a solid barrier around his body.
Buckley, Australia’s favourite pup, attracted a flurry of media attention when he went home with his new owner Madeline on Sunday 27th September. News crews from all major commercial TV networks were present to film Buckley and Madeline getting to know each other as they played on the Home’s lawns with his new favourite toy duck - a gift from Madeline.
The Lost Dogs' Home is proud to be a part of Iams Home 4 the Holidays international pet adoption program.
Now in its 11th year, Iams Home 4 the Holidays is the largest pet adoption drive in the world and aims to encourage people to adopt a pet from a shelter or rescue group to help homeless pets in Australia and around the world.
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