The Lost Dogs’ Home

The Lost Dogs’ Home is a long‑standing animal welfare organisation based in North Melbourne, Victoria, dedicated to rescuing, caring for and rehoming dogs and cats. Established in 1910, the Home operates as a shelter and runs a veterinary hospital that provides medical care, desexing and shelter medicine for lost, abandoned and surrendered animals across Victoria. They facilitate dog and cat adoptions, support foster care to help animals recover and socialise before rehoming, and offer training and behaviour support to help pets and owners thrive. Beyond hands‑on care, The Lost Dogs’ Home runs community programs and events (such as ‘Dogs in the Park’), lost-and-found services to reunite owners with pets, and volunteer and foster programs that engage the local community. The organisation also undertakes advocacy and education work to promote better animal welfare laws and responsible pet ownership. Funding comes from donations and community support, and the organisation highlights volunteer involvement and fundraising as key to sustaining its services. With a skilled team and a dedicated veterinary hospital, The Lost Dogs’ Home aims to give animals the best chance at a healthy, happy life while connecting them with loving homes and supporting pet owners in the community.