RSPCA Victoria rehomes dogs, cats and other animals through its Burwood and Peninsula adoption centres and partner sites across greater Melbourne. Profiles list breed, age, sex, microchip number and the adoption fee, and every animal is health checked, microchipped, wormed and desexed before adoption.

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Save-A-Dog Scheme

0 dogs available

Save-A-Dog Scheme is a long-running no-kill rescue in Glen Iris that rehomes dogs and cats across Melbourne. Profiles group animals by size and coat and list breed, sex, age and the adoption fee, with a detailed temperament write-up for each. Every animal is desexed, vaccinated and microchipped before adoption.

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Australian Animal Protection Society

65 pets available

The Australian Animal Protection Society (AAPS) is an ACNC-registered charity and animal shelter at Keysborough in south-east Melbourne, rescuing, caring for and rehoming cats and dogs across Victoria, with an on-site vet clinic, grooming salon and cat boarding. Each profile publishes the shelter's own answers on child, dog and cat compatibility, activity level and weight, so you can tell before enquiring whether a pet suits your home.

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The Lost Dogs' Home

116 pets available

The Lost Dogs' Home is one of Australia's oldest and largest animal shelters, caring for and rehoming dogs and cats in Melbourne since 1910 from its North Melbourne and Cranbourne West shelters. Each profile lists breed, age, sex, colour and the adoption fee, along with the shelter's own notes on which children and other pets the animal can live with. Every animal is health checked, desexed and microchipped before adoption.

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Lort Smith Adoption FAQ

Where can I adopt a pet from Lort Smith near me in Melbourne?

Lort Smith serves Melbourne and surrounding areas. Browse the pets above to see what’s currently available, then apply through Lort Smith’s website directly. Listings refresh regularly.

How do I adopt a pet from Lort Smith?

Click on any pet listed and then click the adoption link to visit Lort Smith’s website directly. All applications, approvals, and adoption decisions are handled by Lort Smith.

Are these listings up to date?

LocalPetFinder updates listings from Lort Smith regularly. Pets can be adopted between updates — always confirm availability on Lort Smith’s official website before visiting.

Can I see pets from other Melbourne shelters too?

Yes — LocalPetFinder aggregates pets from 5 Melbourne-area rescues. Browse all available pets or view all shelters.

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