Hear expert talks about all things Dog Adoption and learn about how adopting your newest furmily member could be the most rewarding experience of your life.
The 2018 Dog Adoption Zone returned with twice as many rescue groups and a dedicated Dog Adoption Stage to help educate and inform Dog lovers about the world of Dog adoption, as well as helping guests find their next fur-baby.
It was a fantastic success with fantastic feedback from our guests, we will make it even bigger and better for next year’s Show!
No Hairs Ark is proudly Australia’s only breed specific Chinese Crested rescue.
In a short time, they have placed almost 90 animals in care.
Their ethos is to remain a small rescue, to be able to give individual one on one time with our charges, to be ethical in their rehabilitation and positive in their training methods. theirmain concern is the welfare of their rescues and rehoming them in the most suitable homes they can find.
Come and learn all about these unique dogs, and if they would suit your lifestyle.
Pawfect Pals Animal Rescue is a not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to rehoming companion animals who can no longer remain in their current situation, as well as those facing the threat of unnecessary euthanasia.
Their team is made up of outstanding and knowledgeable volunteers, who work tirelessly to rescue, rehabilitate and find the very best forever homes for each animal in our care.
All of theiranimals live with a foster family while they wait for that special someone to come along. This means they get to experience life in a loving home, and they get to know them inside out! During this time, they receive all necessary veterinary treatment, including desexing, microchipping, vaccinating and worming.
Come and learn about what the process of adopting and fostering involves from Pawfect Pals Animal Rescue!
In light of Mini being a rescue dog, this wonderful group has decided to make it their focus to help other bulldogs in need. Mini came to her foster family in poor health and extremely timid. Her early years were not easy and her foster family made it their focus to help her regain her confidence and health.
Now Mini”s Bulldog Rescue Club help other bulldogs in need just like Mini. With your help, they want to re home dogs in need to families where they will be loved and cared for.
Come and learn all about this iconic breed, and how they can be integrated to your lifestyle.
Labrador Rescue is run solely by volunteers who donate their time and open their homes to their rescues.
Since its inception, they have rehomed over 1500 Labradors into beautiful forever homes.
No dog is turned away from Labrador Rescue due to age or illness. their aim is to rescue abandoned, abused, neglected and unwanted Labradors and rehome them into loving homes where they are considered part of the family.With a goal is to bring awareness to the general public on the detrimental outcome of puppy farming and the sale of puppies/dogs in pet shops, don’t miss this insightful presentation about this amazing and intelligent breed.
Homeless Hounds volunteers save animals from abuse and neglect, and find them loving “forever” homes. Come and learn about the rescue, rehoming and rehabilitation involved when animals are saved, how you can help, what fostering involves and if your lifestyle can accommodate a rescue!
Based in Victoria Australia, our rescue organisation Sweet Shepherd Rescue Australia Inc. (SSRAI) has been developed for the purpose of rescuing German Shepherd dogs (GSD’s) of all ages. It is their mission to rescue as many GSD’s from being euthanised in pounds located in Victoria, regardless of age. They then re-home these beautiful dogs with foster carers while they establish the needs of each individual dog, so they can match them with suitable owners. They value our foster care network and volunteer community who without them, they would not be able to undertake the rescue service that they do. SSRAI will continue to work, rescue and provide foster care for GSD’s in need until a forever home is found.
Come and learn about this great organisation, and the importance of a good foster network!
Pug Rescue & Adoption Victoria Inc. are a volunteer community foster care network rescue organisation based around the suburbs of Melbourne.
They rescue, rehabilitate & rehome pugs in need, whilst also providing support, advice and education to the general public and other welfare organisations.
Come and learn about this wonderful and popular breed, how you can help, and how Pug Rescue Victoria operate.
German Shepherd Rescue Victoria Inc. is a registered charity consisting of a passionate group of people dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming of German Shepherds.
Once a dog comes into their care, they transport the dog to the foster carer who cares for the rescue dog until they are adopted out. The rescue pays for all food, beds, collars, leads and vetwork for the rescue dog while in the care of the foster carer. If the dog needs to be desexed, microchipped and vaccinated, they will organise for the vet work to be done whilst the dog is in foster care.
This is a great opportunity to learn about the breed and the dedicated volunteers who help these animals find loving homes.
Devoted 2 Dachshunds Rescue Inc (D2DR) is a breed specific rescue wholly and solely dedicated to rescuing and rehoming dachshunds from around Australia.
D2DR takes dachshunds, dachshund mixes and any bonded non-dachshund buddies into care and finds homes with suitably matched families.
D2DR has vets check every dog that comes into care, and if vet work or behavioural training is needed, D2DR doesn’t just advise prospective families what needs to be done … we at D2DR get it done ensuring that every dachshund is in the best state it possibly can be on the day of their adoption.
D2DR’s committee is supported by a loyal and committed group of volunteers including foster carers around the country.
D2DR receives no corporate sponsorship or government funding and relies on fundraising, grants and donations from like-minded individuals and groups.
D2DR supports all dachshund owners, offering ongoing advice and support to ensure that all dogs live long and happy lives in their furever homes. This includes in-home care and rehabilitation should it be needed, including post surgery.
D2DR provides advice and support on many ailments to which dachshunds may succumb, offering rehabilitation assistance for all sorts of surgeries including pes varus, intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) and cervical surgery to name a few.
Come and learn about the great work D2DR does and about this wonderful breed!
Geelong Animal Rescue is a ‘No Kill’ Rescue Group.
All their animals stay in care as long as they need to, to ensure their next home is forever! They are 100% volunteer run, with no paid staff, no shelter, and no government funding. They have successfully saved almost 1200 lives in their 6 years of operation thanks to their dedicated volunteers and Geelong and Melbourne communities.
Their staff will be talking about education & rescue awareness.
Rescue and Rehoming – Dogs of Various ages And Various Breeds
Come and learn about how to become involved with Kps Awesome Paws Rescue and Rehoming Inc
They rescue and rehome dogs of any age, any breed. They also save dogs from pounds in Victoria and New South Wales, and take in private surrendered dogs.
They assist people to find new homes for their pets and will have some of tbeir dogs in care for all to admire and pat.
Find out more about foster care, becoming a puppy walker or just how to be more involved in their adoption days and promoting the dogs in their care that need rehoming.
Aus. Hair of the Dog Rescue Inc. is a small charitable dog rescue group. Founded in 2015 by a passionate group of dog lovers, they are dedicated to the ongoing welfare of canine friends.
They are involved with:
Rescue: they rescue dogs from pounds on death row, dogs from puppy farms and dogs in need .
Rehabilitate: they provide foster care, food, shelter, veterinary care & retraining
Rehome: their aim is for our foster dogs to go to the best possible homes. They strive to get the right match for new adoptive parents. The welfare of these dogs will always come first.
Charity: They provide dog and cat food for Baw Baw Food Alliance, for families in hardship and assist with dog owners in their local community with basic training.
Animal Aid exists to unite people and pets for life.
Through the promotion of responsible pet ownership and provision of the highest standard of care, Animal Aid is dedicated to improving the welfare of companion pets in our society.
They are passionate about advocating the adoption of companion pets, working to address the issues associated with animal homelessness and abolishing sub-standard animal breeding practices.
Animal Aid is an organisation that chooses to be great, not big.
Come and learn about why Dogs become available for rescue.
Melbourne Animal Rescue Incorporated (MAR) is a not-for-profit Charity organisation in Melbourne, Australia. Since their inception in July 2010, they have responsibly rescued and rehoused over 800 dogs and cats.
Over 250,000 dogs and cats are unnecessarily killed across Australia each year. It is easy to be overwhelmed by the enormity of the problem of our companion pets being killed, however by focusing on each individual animal’s life and how they can impact their future, they are making a difference.
They focus on ‘quality over quantity’ – ensuring they thoroughly rehabilitate and assess the needs of every animal in their care, whilst still rescuing as many animals as they possibly can. They are 100% volunteer run and rely on donations and fundraising efforts to continue their vital work.
A great chance to learn about an organisation that has helped so many animals be successfully rehomed.
Pets Haven is not your normal every day animal shelter. They are a Pro-Life facility, and do not believe in euthanising healthy animals for economic reasons or to simply make room.
Their emphasis relates to helping both human beings and their orphaned animals, with an aim is to responsibly rehouse companion pets back into the community, where they belong.
They also are aiming to their Community Veterinary Clinic within the coming months.
Want to know more- don’t miss this presentation!
