May 16th, 2019
Winners of 2020 Backyard Hero Calendar Competition announced
More than 4,500 people cast a vote to determine our top placegetters.
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May 9th, 2019
Pet first aid
Every pet carer will be faced with their pet being injured at some point. Know when it’s time to bring your pet to Lort Smith’s Accident and Emergency.
April 23rd, 2019
Feather transplant helps owl regain its wings.
Lort Smith exotic vet Dr Tristan has helped a Southern Boobook back into the wild in just two days with an imping procedure.
April 16th, 2019
Healthy Easter alternatives toxic to pets
Think your Easter egg-hunt treat is a healthy alternative? It could be toxic if Fido finds it first!
April 9th, 2019
Vet warning: Blue-green algae fatal for pets and livestock.
What looks like pea soup, can be seen from space and is deadly to pets? Poisonous blue-green algae.
April 2nd, 2019
Managing pet arthritis
At least 65 per cent of dogs and cats will develop osteoarthritis. Lort Smith can provide you with treatment options to ensure your pet can continue to live a full life.
March 28th, 2019
Two out of every five Australian pets are overweight.
As many as 40% of Australian pets are overweight. We all like to treat our special friends to a little something special from time to time, but consider this: a cat eating 25 grams of cheese is equivalent to a human eating three and a half hamburgers!
March 15th, 2019
Lort Smith launches exciting $20 million Capital Campaign
Lort Smith ‘Our Future Is In Your Hands Capital Campaign’ launched last night with a cornerstone philanthropic donation of $2 million and a separate Challenge Grant that matches public donations dollar for dollar up to $1 million until 31 December 2019.
January 21st, 2019
Kittens don’t always land on their feet
Lort Smith veterinarian Dr Leanne Pinfold is urging all cat carers who have balconies to ensure their cats are safe.
January 3rd, 2019
Keep your furry friends safe in the heat
Hot weather conjures up images of fun at the beach, lounging in the shade and iced drinks with umbrellas. However really hot weather can be dangerous for those more vulnerable to heat – including pets.
December 12th, 2018
No more ducky dinners for Beefcake
French bulldog Beefcake is on a strict diet following emergency life-saving surgery at Lort Smith Animal Hospital last week. The four-year-old dog is back at his home in Keilor Downs after vets removed four rubber ducks from his stomach and intestine.
November 29th, 2018
Recent media coverage
Lort Smith and The Lost Dogs’ Home are completely separate and independent organisations.
October 9th, 2018
Lort Smith Adoption Centre named a finalist in inaugural nation-wide awards
The Jetpets Companion Animal Rescue Awards 2018 has announced that Lort Smith’s Adoption Centre is a finalist in the category of Outstanding Animal Shelter.
October 4th, 2018
The immeasurable benefits of pets in aged care
Mr Wendell is no ordinary six-year-old Havanese dog. He holds the important title of Community Engagement Coordinator at Broughton Hall, a residential aged care facility in Camberwell, Victoria.
October 1st, 2018
Cat desexing campaign
For the month of October, Lort Smith will be offering a 25% discount off all cat desexings.
July 20th, 2018
Help us clear the cattery
With the warmer spring weather just around the corner, we need to clear the cattery to make way for the annual “kitten season” influx which is soon to arrive. Until 31 July, adoption fees for adult cats have been reduced to just $50 (from $115).
July 15th, 2018
Hard rubbish puppies reunited
Six canine siblings were reunited at the weekend in a tail-wagging get-together.
May 29th, 2018
Lort Smith calendar competition was won by a whisker
It’s the talk of the dog parks and cat runs all over Victoria – Lort Smith has announced the winners of its annual Backyard Hero Calendar Competition.
May 1st, 2018
It’s back to school time for kittens
Puppies have had their own preschool for a while, so we thought it was only time that kittens also have the chance to shine: introducing Lort Smith Kitten Kinder.
March 27th, 2018
Make sure the Easter Bunny keeps chocolate treats well hidden from pet dogs
While we’re all getting ready to enjoy an Easter egg or two this weekend, it’s important to remember that while chocolate is a delicious treat for humans, it can be potentially life threatening for our canine companions.
March 23rd, 2018
Fiona Webster appointed permanent CEO of Lort Smith
Fiona Webster has been appointed to the ongoing role of Lort Smith CEO, taking on the permanent position following a three-month period as interim CEO.
November 17th, 2017
Six dumped puppies given second chance by Lort Smith
Seven, one-week old puppies were surrendered to Lort Smith on Sunday 12 November. They were found in hard rubbish last Friday 10 November in Hoppers Crossing. The finder bottle fed them before surrendering them to us.
August 3rd, 2017
Bubbles not balloons, as Lort Smith joins campaign to protect seabirds
Lort Smith has joined Zoos Victoria and Phillip Island Nature Park’s campaign to protect native birdlife by pledging to stop using balloons at outdoor events.
June 14th, 2017
Figures show Lort Smith cares for more than 700 animals every week
Iconic Melbourne-based not-for-profit Lort Smith has revealed in its Annual Report that in 2016 its team of vets and nurses performed a total of 37,996 consultations – that’s an average of 730 animals cared for every week.
June 7th, 2017
Delicate goldfish surgery an eye-opener at Lort Smith
Gary the goldfish is recuperating at home after micro-surgery to remove his enlarged eye was successfully completed by the team at Lort Smith Animal Hospital recently.
June 5th, 2017
Keep your pooch clean and support the Lort Smith Adoption Centre
Keeping your dog clean can sometimes be a full time job, but now you can make sure your four-legged friend is looking their best, while also helping animals in need at the new Lort Smith DIY Dog Wash.
April 20th, 2017
Dr Leanne volunteers her skills in the Cook Islands
Lort Smith’s Dr Leanne Pinfold carried out a volunteer veterinary placement at the Esther Honey Foundation (EHF) Animal Clinic in Rarotonga, Cook Islands. Read about her amazing experience.
February 22nd, 2017
Lort Smith launches world’s best practice Adoption Hub
Iconic Melbourne not-for-profit institution, Lort Smith, today unveiled its Adoption Hub set to redefine animal adoption centres in Australia. The facility, officially opened by The Right Honourable Robert Doyle, Lord Mayor of Melbourne, sets a new benchmark in animal adoption services in Australia.
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