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Media releases
May 17, 2024

Change your attitude towards Melbourne’s moggies; The Lost Dogs’ Home pleads

Victorians are being urged to re-think their attitudes when it comes to our feline friends as new data reveals only seven per cent of all cats arriving at our shelters were reclaimed last year. Data just released by The Lost Dogs’ Home shows more than 11,000 cats arrived at our North Melbourne...
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Media releases
March 22, 2024

Statement on the rental crisis and pets   

We have seen an increase over the past three years in the numbers of people surrendering their pets in the hope of securing a rental. Despite new laws which came into effect in 2020 granting tenants the right to own a pet when renting, the numbers of pets surrendered in the ‘’moving/no pets...
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Media releases
December 1, 2023

Keep your pets microchip details up to date this Christmas

Marilyn and Wolfgang reuinited after spending a night at The Lost Dogs' home.    Give your pets the most important gift of all this Christmas: an up-to-date microchip    Pet owners are being urged to make sure their furry family members’ microchip is up to date this holiday...
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Media releases
April 29, 2024

Baby Animals – Media Release

                  Call for urgent action as puppy numbers surge at The Lost Dogs’ Home   A super surge of puppy arrivals at the State’s biggest animal shelter has led to calls for cheaper alternatives when it comes to desexing our pets.   Puppies arriving...
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Media releases
January 8, 2024

Media Release – Victoria’s biggest pet lovers revealed

  Victoria’s biggest pet lovers revealed   The Lost Dogs’ Home has revealed Victoria’s top hot spots for pet lovers in 2023   Data from The Lost Dogs’ Home showed Victorian’s were prepared to travel far and wide to find their special companions with adopters...
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Media releases
November 6, 2023

Vaccine Shortage Statement, April 2024

The Lost Dogs’ Home Cat Vaccine Shortage, April 2024 Cat Vaccine Shortage, update to shortage statement issued in November 2023 You may be aware some vet clinics are now offering cat vaccines however, as the largest rehoming shelter in Victoria, our situation is different. Cat vaccines...
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