We cannot save them all - but we can try.
Victorian Dog Rescue and Resource Group Inc (VicDRG) is a not for profit organisation whose purpose is to decrease the number of dogs killed in Victorian pounds each year. Nearly all these dogs could be rehomed and end up in pounds and shelters through no fault of their own. Their misfortune in many cases is they have not been valued by their family and they have not had returned to them the love and loyalty they have given.
Instead many dogs are dumped unceremoniously in the pound. Common reasons are - I’m having a baby, my mother has gone into a nursing home and can’t keep the dog, I’m moving house and can’t take the dog with me - and so on.
VicDRG tries to help these unfortunate animals in different ways such as:
- actively running a rehoming service for dogs rescued from killed in pounds
- promoting responsible pet ownership
- providing advice to members of the public on the resources available in Victoria for pet rescue
- issuing a newsletter to advise on different aspects of pet rescue and ownership
- Working with local pounds and shelters to minimise the numbers of dogs killed
- developing and encouraging networks of communication for people involved in rescue and rehoming dogs
No dog will be rehomed by us without being desexed, microchipped and vaccinated.
Victorian Dog Rescue & Resource Group Inc. is a registered not-for-profit charity that has been endorsed by the Australian Tax Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient. All donations over $2 are tax deductible for Australian taxpayers.
Barnaby's Story
Read his updates... 
For media enquiries about Barnaby, please email Saskia at saskia.vicdrg@gmail.com (email checked hourly).
Can You Look After Beccie For 3 Months?
Beccy (Rebecca) our Lab x Border Collie needs a cruciate operation. She will need care for about 3 mths. She is a loving, friendly girl and quite laid back for a lab. Can you help? We can't book her operation till we have somewhere for her after care.
Our Seniors
They may be getting on a bit, they may have lost that cute puppy look, but they still are a pup at heart and have a lot to give - unconditional love, companionship, loyalty, warmth and a good laugh every now and then. They seem to sense that you have saved them from a dreadful fate and are permanently grateful. Take Andre, for example - not a pretty fluff ball, but a lovely boy waiting for his forever home.
Andrew, a 6 -7 year old Jack Russell Terrier, and his young friend, the cat Artemesia, are looking for a home together.
Cassie is a quiet, placid older lady, she is interested in what is going on. She loves attention and a gentle scratch on the head and around her face.
Terena, a 8 year old Chihuahua, is really quite a sweetie, being of a mature age she is a little picky about what she wants from life. In her past life, she has been well loved. » Please visit Terena's page
Penny, a 8 year old Maltese x Westie, is a delightful, loyal dog and she is so affectionate. She adores being fussed over and played with and she is very gentle. » Please visit Penny's page
Andre, a 8 year old Kelpie, is a beautiful boy with a lovely nature - he's quiet, friendly and affectionate. He's a senior who now sadly needs a new home. » Please visit Andre's page
Puppy Farms
Good news - there is increasing public and media interest in puppy farms at the moment. The RSPCA has launched their new campaign 'Close Puppy Factories' at www.closepuppyfactories.org/index-lo.html
and they desperately need people to log on and pledge their signature. The current number is 12,000 and climbing! Please also visit the marvellous Oscar's Law website at www.oscarslaw.org/act-now.php
where it only takes 2 minutes to add your name to three emails to the state Labor, Liberal and Greens representatives, asking them to take immediate action to outlaw these appalling 'businesses'.
News & Updates
- Zed's warning about grass seeds. Grass seeds can cause a lot of damage if unattended...» read Zed's story
- Moorabbin Kingston Leader website: www.moorabbin-kingston-leader.whereilive.com.au/
- Photos of VicDRG dogs playing together in the off leash bush park at Briars, Mt Martha... » read more
- What happens to your pet(s) if you can't care for them anymore... » read more
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Read about the amazing story of how Spike went missing and then found again by Donna and Kerry. » read more
- Puppies Abandoned. Please don’t treat these lives as you would rubbish – as disposable items... » read the sad story
Does he deserve to die because he was no longer wanted?
VicDRG Gala Dinner
Please join Vic Dog Rescue for its very first gala event on Sat, 9 October....read more »
The Hughie Special Dogs Fund
... of those dogs we manage to save we commit to giving them as much quality of life as we can for their remaining years ...read more »
Dog Of The Week
Felice, large female Sighthound x, 18 months
Felice is a gorgeous young and intelligent young girl. Felice had a really rough start to life, but now she is quite a confident, stable girl. A cuddly affectionate girl, Felice deserves a stable, happy family. She has lots of love to give....» visit Felice's page
Winter Appeal
We are looking for blankets, bedding, towels, bowls, and toys to help the dogs and cats get through winter. And of course plastic kennels to send to our country friends. If you can help out, » please drop us a line.
Can you adopt or foster a cat?
We love our cats too. Please visit our website: victoriandogrescue.weebly.com
And please read the Herald Sun's » story and check out the » photo gallery
Thank You To Mornington Lodge...
for their outstanding and ongoing support in providing emergency accommodation ...read more »
