Looking to adopt a puppy or dog that's a little older but don't know where to start?
How do I adopt a dog or puppy?
True Charlie Co. is a company that absolutely LOVES dogs (in fact, we love all animals!) and we thought it would be nice to start a list of resources that might help YOU make one of your best decisions and add a dog (or other pet) to your life.
Everyone at True Charlie Co. has had their lives enriched by at least one dog or cat throughout their life and we would love to help you find the love, companionship, laughter and challenges that a pet can offer. You won't regret it, we promise!
Scroll down the list and check out some of the options in your region.
If you are an organisation that is looking to re-home animals and you would like to feature in this list, we'd love to here from you! Please email contact@truecharlie.com.au
Victoria
Melbourne and surrounds:
Melbourne Animal Rescue (MAR)
A network of volunteer foster homes for pets that have been surrendered or are on death row in Victorian pounds. They are a charity that operates solely on donations, adoption fees and fundraising.
Head on over to their website - http://www.melbourneanimalrescue.org.au/
The Lost Dogs Home
Based in North Melbourne, this organisation aims to re-home unwanted dogs and cats and enhance the responsible ownership of animals in the community. They include a Vet clinic, adoption service and pet shelter in their repertoire!
Their space on the web - https://dogshome.com/
Geelong and Western Victoria:
Geelong Animal Rescue (GARS)
Geelong animal rescue is a non-profit organisation. Run by volunteers, their mission is to provide a voice for unwanted and abandoned dogs and cats.
They have no shelter, paid staff, onsite vet or government funding and run their service out of their volunteers homes. In particular, they try to save animals from overcrowded pounds that would otherwise end up being put down :(
Give them a try by checking out their website: https://www.geelonganimalrescue.org.au/
Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS)
A service aimed at rehoming lost and relinquished animals across the Geelong region. They also conduct research and advocacy to improve the outcomes for these animals.
Their homepage - https://www.gaws.org.au/
Eastern Victoria:
Victorian Dog Rescue & Resource Group (VicDRG)
A dog rescue network based in Eastern Victoria. A not-for-profit charity, funded only by adoption fees, donations and fundraising. They state "if someone else has abandoned them, we shall not."
Have a look at VicDRG here - https://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/
New South Wales (NSW)
Central NSW
RSPCA NSW:
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is a well known not-for-profit organisation that runs a number of programs for the betterment of animal welfare. Their NSW arm offers adoption programs, but also Vet programs, animal hospitals, owner education and lots more. They are a great option for all round animal information
Northern NSW
Northern Rivers Animal Services (NRAS)
These guys work with surrounding region animal services to help re-home animals. Located in the beautiful Northern NSW region of Ballina, it's the perfect spot to find your new forever friend!
https://www.northernriversanimalservices.com/
Queensland (QLD)
Animal Rescue Queensland
This foster network serves South-Eastern Queensland. They run a desexing program and can help find your new fur-friend!
https://www.animalrescueqld.net/
Northern Territory
Top End Rehoming Group
These guys serve the Northern Territory and include the Katherine region. They are a registered charity and aim to improve the lives of abandoned animals and save animals facing euthanasia :(
https://www.topendrehominggroupinc.com.au/
RSPCA Darwin
The Northern arm of the animal charity we all know! Check them out if you live in the top end!
https://www.rspcadarwin.org.au/
Western Australia (WA)
RSPCA WA
These guys continue the good work of the RSPCA over in the west and run a number of initiatives that include adoption programs!
SA, TAS, ACT
We will be adding resources for you guys soon! If you would like to recommend a service to us then please reach out at contact@truecharlie.com.au or let us know in the comments section!