News and Media

Media releases
January 20, 2025

Kitten numbers are surging with more arriving every day

The Lost Dogs’ Home is seeing increasing number of kittens and pregnant cats coming into our care, with kitten numbers having increased by 29% over the past five years.   “With over 42,005 kittens having come into the Home over the past ten years, we’ve always accepted any pets...
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Media releases
September 14, 2024

Warning to keep pets safe during the AFL Grand Final weekend

The Lost Dogs’ Home is urging all pet owners to make plans for their pets if they intend on taking part in AFL grand final festivities. The Home’s spokesperson Suzana Talevski said The Home usually experiences an increase in animals arriving at its shelters the day after a public...
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Media releases
July 1, 2024

Call out for Victoria’s best snugglers!

It’s officially Snuggle Season which means……. the hunt is on for Victoria’s best snugglers!   On Thursday, The Lost Dogs’ Home will launch its Snuggglebug Winter Cat Adoption Drive where all adult cats will have a $50 adoption fee!   ‘’We know winter brings...
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Media releases
October 28, 2024

Put your pets first this Halloween – Media Release

The Lost Dogs’ Home is warning those who celebrate Halloween to be wary of risks that may harm their pet. While dressing up in scary costumes and trick or treating may not present any obvious immediate dangers for pets, there are a few things that all fur parents should consider on...
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Media releases
August 9, 2024

Atticus finds his happily ever after

The Lost Dogs’ Home is delighted to announce that Atticus has found his forever home and will be going home this Wednesday. Almost two months ago Australia stood together as we watched over the five-year-old staghound with hope in our hearts that Atticus would pull through given his horrific...
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Media releases
June 13, 2024

Mobile Low-Cost Veterinary Clinic

The Lost Dogs’ Home has welcomed the State Government’s announcement to fund the purchase of a Mobile Low-Cost Veterinary Clinic to visit areas of greatest need in urban and rural Victoria.   To initiative will be led by the Home’s veterinary and outreach teams and work together with...
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