Compassion and care since 1910
Giving animals the best chance of a happy and healthy life.
Opening Hours
Monday-Thursday
10am – 5:30pm
Friday
10am – 4:30pm
Saturday
9am – 3:30pm (North Melbourne Shelter)
9am – 12:30pm (Cranbourne West Shelter)
Sunday
9am – 12:30pm (Reclaims Only)
Public holidays
Closed
Our work in numbers
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Lost and abandoned animals every day
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Need time in foster care
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Animals desexed every day for a happy, healthy life
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Volunteers
The Lost Dogs’ Home Vet Hospital
Your partner in pet health
The Lost Dogs' Home Vet Hospital is Melbourne’s trusted not-for-profit vet. Our proceeds directly care for lost and abandoned animals in Victoria.
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Make a difference
Adopt, find, or donate – change lives with us.
Adopt a pet
Find your new best friend today.
Lost a pet?
Lost your pet? Here’s what to do to help bring them home safely and as quickly as possible.
Support our work
Help give lost and abandoned pets the care, shelter, and second chance they deserve.
Give a little, help a lot
Support animal welfare
Your gift directly helps care for lost and abandoned animals, providing them with shelter, medical care, and a chance to find a loving home.
Make a Long-Lasting ImpactThe Lost Dogs’ Home doesn’t receive any ongoing government funding. We rely on the kindness and generosity of animal lovers like you to help care for thousands of lost and abandoned cats and dogs every year.
Tax-deductible giftAll donations over $2 are tax deductible. The Lost Dogs’ Home is a registered Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR), so you’ll receive a receipt you can use when lodging your tax return.
One-off
Monthly
$20/month
Can give shelter pets toys for playtime and enrichment
$30/month
Can provide high-quality meals to nourish cats and dogs
$50/month
Can deliver IV fluids to treat sick and vulnerable pets
$100/month
Can vaccinate cats and dogs against deadly diseases
$Custom amount
Help us continue our lifesaving work with your gift
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