Comedian Anna Murphy joins The Lost Dogs’ Home as ambassador

The Lost Dogs’ Home is thrilled to announce the appointment of comedian and radio host Anna Murphy as an ambassador.

The JOY 94.9 Breakfast host uses her program, which she presents with her pet-loving brother Dean, to raise awareness about animal welfare, adoption and the benefit of animals for human mental and physical health.

“Animals are so important for people who live alone,” Anna said.

“I wouldn’t have survived the Covid-19 lockdowns without my pets. I have heard so many stories of people who say the same thing. They become your family.”

Anna believes the human-animal bond has a life-changing impact on the wellbeing of both owner and pet.

“There’s nothing like having a cuddle with your pets at the end of a tough day,” Anna said.

“Their quirky little personalities shine through and make you smile no matter what is going on around you.

“I would encourage anyone to adopt a pet.”

Anna has had a menagerie of pets all her life and while Anna loves kids, she always saw herself with pets instead.

“I’m a fur mum. I was always going to have pets,” Anna said.

At the moment she is mum to two – a 9-year-old British short hair cat called Willow and a 3-year-old poodle called Peppa – but hopes to expand her brood.

“Ideally I’d have another dog. I’m also keen to have a property and get llamas,” Anna said.

“I’ve always been drawn to animals. I go mad for animals!”

Always community minded, Anna volunteered at JOY 94.9 for nine years before she and Dean landed their breakfast spot, where they are honoured to represent the LGBTQ+ community. Now she wants to turn her giving spirit toward encouraging more people to consider offering a pet in need a home.

Anna is excited to raise awareness about pet adoption and the animal welfare work of The Lost Dogs’ Home.

The Lost Dogs’ Home had a big adoption year in 2019-20, with a total of 5,152 pets adopted.

These were the shelter’s biggest adoption number in more than five years.

This included an incredible month in May 2020, where 566 pets were adopted in a single month.

Find out more here: The Lost Dogs’ Home records bumper year for pets in Victoria.

For further information or to organise interviews please contact:

Alex Sampson
T: 03 9321 8719
M: 0436 836 836
E: alex.sampson@dogshome.com