Victorian Dog Rescue And Resource Group Inc

Victorian Dog Rescue and Resource Group Inc is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit organisation and registered charity established in 2006, dedicated to saving dogs and cats in need across Victoria. The group operates as a community foster care network, valuing and respecting the life of every companion animal regardless of age or health status. Their work focuses on rescuing animals from pounds and shelters to prevent unnecessary euthanasia, providing care and rehabilitation, and promoting responsible pet ownership throughout the community.

Mission and Vision

The organisation’s mission is to stop the killing of dogs and cats in pounds and shelters by rescuing and rehoming companion animals in need. They aim to provide lifelong care and support for animals that are elderly, sick, or have special needs, ensuring no animal is abandoned or left without help. Their vision is a community where all companion animals are valued, cared for, and no longer face unnecessary death due to neglect or lack of resources.

Main Objectives

• Rescue and rehome dogs and cats from pounds, shelters, and difficult situations such as puppy farms or owner surrender.
• Provide veterinary care including surgeries and ongoing treatment, regardless of cost, to restore health and wellbeing.
• Offer permanent foster care for animals too elderly or ill to be rehomed.
• Promote responsible pet ownership through education and community programs.
• Support low-income pet owners with desexing, food assistance, and crisis aid programs.
• Advocate for animal welfare and work to improve legislation and community foster care networks.

Benefiting Groups

• Companion animals in pounds, shelters, or abandoned situations who receive rescue, care, and new homes.
• Foster carers and adopters who gain support, training, and resources to provide loving homes.
• Low-income and vulnerable pet owners who receive assistance to keep their pets healthy and safe.
• The broader Victorian community through reduced euthanasia rates and increased awareness of responsible pet care.

Services and Activities

• Rescue operations to remove animals from pounds and unsafe environments.
• Foster care program where volunteers provide temporary homes, training, and socialisation for animals.
• Adoption services matching animals with suitable permanent families.
• Veterinary support including surgeries, vaccinations, desexing, and ongoing health care.
• Community outreach such as low-cost desexing, food aid programs, and mental health support through pet assistance.
• Advocacy and education to improve animal welfare laws and promote community foster care networks.
• Fundraising and sponsorship initiatives to support the costs of rescue, care, and programs.