The Lost Dogs’ Home records bumper year for pets in Victoria

More than 16,500 animals came into the care of The Lost Dogs’ Home last year, with 5,150 animals adopted – our biggest number in more than five years.

The newly released Lost Dogs’ Home 2019-2020 Annual Report shows:

• There was a 35% increase in the number of Victorians signing on to be foster carers for our Foster Care Program;
• 92% of dogs and 55% of cats were reunited or rehomed;
• 5000 cats and kittens were desexed as part of our low-cost Microchipping and Desexing Initiative (MADI) across Victoria;
• 7000 veterinary procedures were performed at Frank Samways Veterinary Clinic;
• We had partnerships with 70 rescue organisations to make sure our animals were finding the best pathways possible for their future.

“The past financial year has been an especially challenging one. There has been inevitable pressure on almost every part of the organisation,” Lost Dogs’ Home spokesperson Suzana Talevski said.

“Covid-19 lockdowns have meant even greater responsibility for us in terms of us delivering on our mission: making sure we continue to match animals with forever homes; educating pet owners and new adopters on responsible pet ownership; being mindful of extra pressures on our staff; and keeping focused on what’s central to everything we do – making sure we achieve the best welfare outcome possible for all the animals coming into our care.

“We do not receive government funding and rely on the generosity of the community to be able to help the thousands of animals who come into our care every year.

“We extend a big thank you to our Lost Dogs’ Home community.”

Moving forward a major focus over the next two years will be working with even more councils across Victoria to create a suite of MADIs servicing Victorian communities to tackle the overpopulation of cats in Victoria.

“Ultimately our aim is for a better and richer experience and the very best forever outcome possible for every animal that comes into our care,’’ Ms Talevski said.

The 2019/2020 report can be found in full here.

For further information or to organise interviews please contact:

Suzana Talevski
T: 03 9321 8719
M: 0436 836 836
E: Suzana.talevski@dogshome.com