Lort Smith's media team deliver a comprehensive service to national and regional newspapers, radio, TV and online media. We are available to answer journalists' questions about animal welfare, the organisation and its services, events and campaigns.
For all media queries, please contact our Communications team on 03 9287 6418 (including after hours).
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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.
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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.
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November 29th, 2018
Recent media coverage
Lort Smith and The Lost Dogs' Home are completely separate and independent organisations.
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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.
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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.
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October 1st, 2018
Cat desexing campaign
For the month of October, Lort Smith will be offering a 25% discount off all cat desexings.
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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).
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July 15th, 2018
Hard rubbish puppies reunited
Six canine siblings were reunited at the weekend in a tail-wagging get-together.
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