No dog will be rehomed by us without being desexed, microchipped and vaccinated.
Because of the higher risk factor all adults dogs brought down from Mildura to be rehomed by us are heartworm tested.
Victorian Dog Rescue and Resource Group
We cannot save them all. But we can save that one.
Does she deserve to die because she was no longer wanted?
They Did It!
We're delighted to announce that on Sunday 28th June, our Run Melbourne participants, Mark and Tamsin, completed the 10K challenge! Thank you to all of their sponsors!...read more »
Dog Of The Week
Niamh/Felice, large female Sighthound x, 18 months
Felice had a really rough start to life, having been kept in a pen with her littermates until they were 5 months old, when they were dumped. She then was adopted to a family that unfortunately had a relationship breakdown. Felice is a gorgeous young, cuddly and affectionate girl that deserves a stable, happy family....read more»
Thank You To Mornington Lodge...
for their outstanding and ongoing support in providing emergency accommodation ...read more »
Looking For A Happy Tandem?
They would love to go together to their forever home.
Jennifer and Nana (adopted)
Good news, at last our gorgeous pair has been adopted!
Victorian Dog Rescue and Resource Group Inc (VicDRG) is a not for profit organisation whose purpose is to decrease the number of dogs euthanased 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 euthanasia 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 euthanased
- developing and encouraging networks of communication for people involved in rescue and rehoming dogs
Apologies - Email Problems
We have been experiencing problems with email enquiries getting through from both our website and Pet Rescue website. If you have emailed us recently and haven’t received a response, please contact us again at vicdrg@optusnet.com.au to let us know. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Winter Appeal - Keep a Little Dog Warm!!!
We are very concerned about the animals in the pound and with carers in this cold weather, especially the small puppies, senior and ill dogs We are raising money to buy heat discs that can be used in the pound and by the carers. They are not large enough for big dogs but provide quite a good heat for 12 hours after being microwaved and have no electrical cords. At the moment the best price we can get is $50 per disc but are hoping to be able to reduce this. Are you able to contribute for a heat disc to keep a little dog warm?
Cats and Kittens
We desperately need cat and kitten carers. Can you be a foster carer and save a life? Visit our cats and kittens page for more photos and to download the cat adoption form: » cats & kittens waiting for a home
Can You Help Please
We do not have inhouse vets and find it almost impossible to rehome our cats for the cost of the vetwork, despite reduced rates. Can you sponsor Morris' vetwork?
Running VicDRG and Linus (Kane)
Linus (Ridgeback x, 6 - 9 months) is a beautiful, friendly and loving dog who has a severely damaged hind leg which needs to be amputated in order for him to have a regular, active lifestyle ... » read more and/or go to
» Linus' page.
Update: Our terrific vet at North Road, Gardenvale, has offered us an option that may save Linus’ leg. He has now had an operation – an arthroscopy which will leave his leg slightly shorter but workable. Linus/Kane will need physio, water exercise and further treatments. Let’s hope this is a successful outcome. Contributions to Linus' care will be gratefully acknowledged.
Thank you to all who responded wanting to adopt Linus(Kane) and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Kane is recovering at present.
Bushfire Support
BUSHFIRE FUND AND GENERAL Donations have been placed in our account by kind people. Sometimes with no details or just a name. Please » email us and let us have your details to send you a receipt. You may think that you have supplied details but they are not on our account. We also do not know if they are a general donation or for the bushfire fund. Please » email your details.
More about the Bushfire Support.... » read more
Articles & Updates
- Mia, the Kelpie x, went to AAPS who rehomed her and Rhiannon and Zoe were rehomed privately.
- 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
- Edwina has now been adopted to join a small dog household. Thank you to all who offered to care for her and we are sorry if we did not respond to everyone. Your offers were really appreciated.
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Read about the amazing story of how Spike went missing in October last year and then found on 30 October by Donna and Kerry. » read more
- RIP Isabel... » read more about Isabel.
- Puppies Abandoned. Please don’t treat these lives as you would rubbish – as disposable items... » read the sad story
Congratulations to Mildura Pound and its Supporters...» read more
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. Take Tyson, for example - not a pretty fluff ball, but a lovely boy waiting for his forever home.
Tyson is a lovely little Maltese boy, he is about 9 years old, house trained, walks well on the lead, seems great with other dogs...
Sally was left at the pound with a note around her neck that she was 15 and her owner could not afford to look after her any more. Vet estimate of age is 10 and she has mammary tumours that need to be removed and tested. She is a lovely placid loving girl that deserves to live the rest of her life in peace in a loving environment. » Please visit Sally's page