Animal Aid

Victorian Animal Aid Trust is a long-established animal welfare charity based in Coldstream, Victoria, dedicated to giving lost, abandoned and unwanted animals a second chance. Founded in 1937, the organisation operates as an open-door shelter where animals receive refuge, veterinary attention and compassionate day-to-day care from a small team of staff and volunteers. They work to rehome dogs, cats and a range of pocket pets and small livestock by facilitating adoptions and supporting owners and animals in need of rehoming. Beyond shelter and adoption services, Victorian Animal Aid Trust is active in community engagement and education: they run events, volunteer programs and outreach to raise awareness about animal welfare. The organisation also undertakes advocacy and campaigns on animal rights issues—publicly opposing practices such as greyhound injections and certain aspects of horse racing, and campaigning for improved treatment of animals broadly. Fundraising and donations are a key part of how they sustain their care programs and community work. Overall, the Trust presents itself as a compassionate, community-focused refuge that values each animal’s individuality and works to find safe, loving homes while promoting better treatment for animals across the region.