VicDRG is a group run entirely by volunteers. We have no paid employees.
Everyone gives of their time, skills and often money to ensure we can continue to work to save and improve the quality of life of our companion animals.
Your donations go where they are needed - to the animals.
Please download VicDRG's first newsletter (pdf, 1.1 MB):
Do you love your 2010 VicDRG calendar? Well, the great news is we've turned Manny Cifra's amazing pics into blank Greeting Cards, perfect for any occasion ... »read more
Victorian Dog Rescue and Resource Group
We cannot save them all - but we can try.
Does he deserve to die because he was no longer wanted?
Dog Of The Week
Chelsey (Kelpie x Whippett) and her pups......
As a puppy Chelsey was rescued from a neglectful home. Her current family for personal reasons can no longer keep her and she now finds herself with a litter of puppies that she is weaning. She was taken by us as she was about to be surrendered to the pound. She is still only a big puppy herself, probably not even a year old. Will it be third time lucky? Soon Chelsea will be looking for a new start in life.
In a couple of weeks her pups will need foster carers and then permanent homes. ...read more»
Thank You To Mornington Lodge...
for their outstanding and ongoing support in providing emergency accommodation ...read more »
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 Greeting Recipient. All donations over $2 are tax deductible for Australian tax-payer.
URGENT! Foster Carer Needed For Crispin
Crispin is in need a very special person to call his own. Crispin is blind and he's been neglected - our vets were shocked by his condition. He's on the road to recovery from being imbedded all over with grass seeds and his fabulous nature hasn't been affected. He's just such a sweetest boy who loves nothing better than cuddling into you.
Update: Crispin has been clipped and numerous grass seeds removed. He is adapting very well to his foster home and is a real character. He is feeling so much better...» PLease visit Crispin's page
URGENT! Can you help Coco?
Coco is 10 years young! He may be a senior, but don't tell him that! Coco loves his walks and will happily keep up with you wherever you want to go. He is fine with other dogs, especially bigger dogs. But his biggest love is people - he would love to spend all his time with you to make sure you don't get lonely! Coco is an ideal companion dog. He would also love to take you to doggy school as he is highly intelligent and would love to use that brilliant mind of his! He would adore you to play some games with him in the back yard too as nobody has bothered to give him much attention like that to date. And he is such a bright curious boy. Can you help Coco find a forever home? Or a foster home. » please visit Coco's page
Cats and Kittens - Urgent
We desperately need cat and kitten carers. Can you be a foster carer and save a life? Jessica, a foster carer, has kindly offered to run a separate cats site with more details of the cats and kittens. Please go to » victoriandogrescue.weebly.com/index.htm and have a look. Perhaps you know of someone who might like one of our cats.
Or visit our cats and kittens page for photos and to download the cat adoption form: » cats & kittens waiting for a home
Single Mum Dependants Grown Up Needs Your Help.
Bella (Frida) wants to hang out on her own - in her own space. She's done the hard yards, now she wants to relax and chill out in some solitude. Perhaps you feel the same. Can you help our Bella?
Lost: VicDRG Rescue Dogs In Mildura
Verney, Hooch and Henry are missing. Have you seen them? » please 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 Cassie, for example - not a pretty fluff ball, but a lovely girl waiting for her forever home.
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.
Andrew, a 6 -7 year old Jack Russell Terrier, and his young friend, the cat Artemesia, are looking for a home together.
Terena, a 8 year old Chihuahua, is a friendly and affectionate girl with very nice manners.
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
