Dog charities & rescue
Australia has many people and organisations giving dogs a second chance. Find a shelter or rescue to adopt from or foster for, or a charity to donate to or volunteer with.
Victoria
- ShelterMelbourneThe Lost Dogs’ HomeOne of Melbourne’s longest-running shelters, reuniting lost pets with owners and finding new homes for dogs and cats.Visit website
- ShelterAcross VictoriaRSPCA VictoriaShelters and adoption centres across the state, animal rescue and cruelty prevention.Visit website
- RescueVictoriaGreyhound Adoption Program VictoriaMatches retired greyhounds with adopters and supports them through the transition into home life.Visit website
- CharityVictoriaGuide Dogs VictoriaBreeds, raises and trains guide dogs and provides orientation and mobility services across Victoria.Visit website
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