The Lost Dogs' Home

The Lost Dogs' Home Website: dogshome.com. Domestic Animal Business Registration Number: North Melbourne shelter: 001APN

Since 1910, The Lost Dogs’ Home has provided a safe haven to lost and abandoned dogs and cats. Each year, more than 16,000 animals come through our doors in desperate need of shelter and care. For more information about our work and how you can help, visit https://dogshome.com/

The Lost Dogs' Home will be open on Monday, the 8th of June, for reclaims only.Our Cranbourne and North Melbourne shelte...
07/06/2026

The Lost Dogs' Home will be open on Monday, the 8th of June, for reclaims only.

Our Cranbourne and North Melbourne shelters will be open between 9:00am and 12:30pm. If you need to reclaim your pet on the public holiday, please come during these hours.

Our shelters are staffed 365 days a year by our animal attendants, veterinary team, animal ambulance and volunteers. If your pet is brought to us, they will be safe and cared for.

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Kingston residents, mark your calendars!City Of Kingston, in partnership with The Lost Dogs' Home, will be hosting a hug...
06/06/2026

Kingston residents, mark your calendars!

City Of Kingston, in partnership with The Lost Dogs' Home, will be hosting a huge cat and kitten adoption day 😻

🗓️ Saturday, 20th June
⏰ 10am - 2pm
📍 Patterson lakes Community Centre

More info and cute cat pics to come. Keep an eye on our socials! 👀

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05/06/2026

What a bunch of cuties 😻

Our kitties all possess very unique and wonderful personalities. Some go crazy for treats, others go crazy for pats and ALL of them would go bananas🍌 for a forever home!

It's always super interesting learning about what kind of treats our kitties enjoy and how we can make their stay here more enjoyable. 💙

We know a large percentage of our followers are proud cat owners - What are your cat's favourite tasty treats? Maybe we could steal your ideas for our kitties 🤔

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This magnificent boy is Goliath - a 52 kg South African Boerboel 🐾Goliath lives up to the reputation of his guardian bre...
04/06/2026

This magnificent boy is Goliath - a 52 kg South African Boerboel 🐾

Goliath lives up to the reputation of his guardian breed. He is smart, observant and extremely loyal. While he is a devoted protector of his loved ones, Goliath is also a big, affectionate softy with a heart of gold. Don't let his impressive size fool you; Goliath would happily play the role of lapdog on quiet evenings. 🛋️

This big boy will need a home with people who can give him some extra time, guidance, and patience as he works on his training and confidence around other dogs. Goliath will need someone who is capable of handling larges dogs, and can continue working on all the great progress he has made. He has already spent a lot of time working on his walking skills and we are very proud of him. Goliath LOVES treats, so he makes a very keen student.

He will need to live in a single dog household so he can feel comfortable at home and soak up all the love and affection from his new family. Goliath would also only be suitable for a home with primary school-aged kids or older due to his size and general enthusiasm. While we love his positive attitude and think his zoomies are one of a kind, he sometimes forgets that he weighs more than a mini-fridge (or two).

If you have kids, please bring them along to the meet and greet with Goliath.

Goliath would thrive in a loving home where he can be his smoochy, goofy self all day, feeling confident and reassured by his family. If you think Goliath is the giant perfect pup for you, come down to our Cranbourne shelter to meet him! 💙

Animal ID: 1163785
Source Number: BR100738
Micro. No.: 956000011495615
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And the award for most stylish pups in the shelter goes to... Korie and Panama!👯‍Seriously, is there any dog more fashio...
03/06/2026

And the award for most stylish pups in the shelter goes to... Korie and Panama!👯‍

Seriously, is there any dog more fashion-forward than a greyhound? These two are rugged up and adorable, although their supermodel walk looks a little different than what you'd expect - More like a supermodel zoom. 🏎️ Both of these gorgeous greyhounds are available for adoption!

Korie, our stargirl, is a very active 7-year-old girl who would love a home with a backyard to stretch her long legs in. She's looking for loving people who want to spend lots of quality time with her walking, playing and lounging. She enjoys the company of other dogs a LOT! Korie will need to go to a home with a large male dog so she can enjoy canine company all day every day! Because Korie is such an active, enthusiastic gal, she would be best suited to a home with kids over the age of 10. Please bring your dog and any kids in the family along to the meet and greet. 🐾

Sporting his stylish tartan jacket is Panama! Panama is a 4-year-old boy with a goofy personality and lots of love to give. This lovely lad missed out on his puppy years as a racing greyhound, so he will need some extra guidance and positive encouragement when he's experiencing new things including meeting new dogs and people. With some patience and love, he will grow to be a wonderful member of the family. Panama could live with another large dog and will also be suited to a home with kids over the age of 10, after a successful meet and greet!

While Korie and Panama can live with another large dog, they are not suitable to live with cats.

If either of these dogs sounds like a good fit for your family, read more about them on our website, or visit our North Melbourne shelter to meet them. No appointments required, just pop in during our opening hours with your human and canine family members. 💙

Korie
Animal ID:1170452
Source Number: BR100738
Micro. No.: 956000006171838

Panama
Animal ID: 1170471
Source Number: BR100738
Micro. No.: 956000011646944

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After spending the past decade living abroad, Matt and Emma decided it was time to take the next step in their lives - G...
02/06/2026

After spending the past decade living abroad, Matt and Emma decided it was time to take the next step in their lives - Get a dog!

At 9 months old, Nash stood out as the chillest puppy in the shelter, and they took him home that day.

They had never had a puppy, and Nash had never been adopted before, so the first few months with Nash were a bit of a learning curve for everyone! Even though he was a puppy on the inside, the outside was very much a big, lanky dog. Matt and Emma were committed to Nash, and they didn't let the trials of puppyhood shake them. Now, they couldn't imagine life without this gentle giant.

We assume that Nash's adopters have maxed out the storage on their camera roll since they adopted him. Emma sent us a whole drive of Nash pics because she thinks 'every photo of him is beautiful'. We can totally relate.

Even if you've never had a dog before, an open heart, a willingness to learn, and a great match can change your life in the best way possible.

We'll finish with a message from Emma and Matt:

'Thank you for the work you do - we’re so grateful to have walked into the shelter that day and left with the most beautiful boy on earth.'

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After another huge month, we can't quite believe our eyes!We are proud to announce that we facilitated a staggering 1,08...
01/06/2026

After another huge month, we can't quite believe our eyes!

We are proud to announce that we facilitated a staggering 1,086 adoptions, including 404 adult cats and 125 adult dogs, during the second month of our Adoption 400 campaign.

In addition to 1,086 adoptions, our trusted rescue partners took in 174 animals, helping ease the strain on our shelters. We know shelters and rescues alike have been feeling the intense pressure of this extended kitten season, and we are so grateful to all the organisations that work with us and help find more animals loving homes.

As always, we are eternally grateful to the people who open their homes and foster animals, giving 755 animals this month a place to relax, recover and grow. We admire the generosity and kindness of each foster carer who comes back again and again to help animals in need.

Thanks again to the staff and volunteers at LDH for the hard work, time and compassion you bring every single day.

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🚨 We've reached the final days of Adoption 400!We have been so happy to see hundreds of happy cats, dogs, kittens and pu...
28/05/2026

🚨 We've reached the final days of Adoption 400!

We have been so happy to see hundreds of happy cats, dogs, kittens and puppies find their forever homes in the past few months, and we have been loving all the adorable updates. There are still so many animals in the shelter waiting for someone to help them make their own happy tales.

For the final two days of Adoption 400, we have reduced the adoption fees for kittens as our shelters are still feeling the pressure of this never ending kitten season. 🐱

Adoption fees for Friday, 29th and Saturday, 30th of May will be:
$50 for kittens 🐈
$25 for cats over the age of 6 months 🐈‍⬛

Adopting a kitten or cat can be up to a 20-year commitment! If you are considering adopting this weekend, please ensure that your home and family are ready to take on a new family member. Cat ownership comes with long-term costs such as yearly registration, veterinary treatments, food and enrichment items to keep your kitty busy. We know that adopters come with an open heart and the sincerest intentions to give a cat a loving home, no matter the fee, because we see it every day. You can find resources on our website to learn more about the cost of pet ownership.

When you feel confident in your decision to adopt, come on down and meet your new furry friend!

If the kitten or cat you have your eye on isn't available when you arrive, you may still find the perfect pet for your family. Come down to either of our shelters in North Melbourne and Cranbourne on Friday 29th and Saturday 30th of May to give an animal in need a loving home.

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UPDATE: Brian has been adopted!We promise he's not mad at you; he just has a case of RBF (Resting Brian Face). Brian isn...
28/05/2026

UPDATE: Brian has been adopted!

We promise he's not mad at you; he just has a case of RBF (Resting Brian Face).

Brian isn't grumpy! He is a shy cat with a gentle nature and needs a kind, patient person to give him a forever home.

Since his arrival at the shelter, Brian has struggled with his confidence when meeting strangers. He is overlooked by adopters who favour the more outgoing cats and it is heartbreaking to see an already timid cat spend weeks in a stressful environment with no interest.

At 9 years old, Brian has been through a lot. He came to us as a stray, injured, afraid and in need of veterinary care. After spending some time in hospital under the care of our shelter vets, Brian made a great recovery and is ready to start his new life.

Brian has tested positive for FIV which means he will need a slightly different living arrangement than other cats . FIV is spread through cats fighting and biting one another, so he will have to remain an indoors only kitty to avoid contact with other cats. With a little bit of extra care and attention, Brian will be able to live a full, happy life.

Our staff and volunteers have spent a lot of time with Brian, and he has shown them that he is a sweet cat who enjoys gentle affection, head butts, treats and peace and quiet, which is hard to come by in the shelter. If you spend a few extra minutes with Brian, you'll understand why we think he's so special.

Brian is available to adopt from our North Melbourne shelter. You can read more about him on our website, or come in and meet him in the fur.

Please be patient with Brian, he deserves patience, kindness and love just as much as every other cat.

Animal ID: 1167892
Source Number: BR100738
Micro. No.: 956000019643889

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27/05/2026

We asked the vollies why they volunteer at the Lost Dogs' Home and here's what they had to say!

Our volunteers and staff all have one important thing in common: A passion for helping animals. 🐾

We couldn't do it without them!

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