To serve the community and enhance the welfare of dogs, cats and other animals, in a quality environment, by alleviating animal suffering and reducing the number of lost, injured and unwanted animals.

Founded in 1910 and located in North Melbourne, The Lost Dogs' Home was originally established to provide a temporary home for Melbourne's lost and starving dogs. Nowadays The Lost Dogs' Home cares for over 20,000 dogs and cats every year and is Australia’s largest animal shelter. We provide a wide range of animal welfare and community services. We are a voice for Australia's unwanted, stray and lost dogs and cats. The Lost Dogs' Home plays a crucial role in the promotion of Responsible Pet Ownership programs and is a strong lobbyist for fair animal laws that will decrease the number of abandoned and stray animals being admitted to animal pounds and shelters in the community.

Shelter and adoption service
Pets rehousing
Veterinary clinics
Ambulance service