links
Emergency Centres
www.animalemergency.com.au - Animal Accident and Emergency Centre at Essendon Airport. Open 24 hours a day
www.vch.unimelb.edu.au - Emergency Centre at The University of Melbourne Veterinary Hospital in Werribee
www.aecvets.com.au - Animal Emergency centres located at Mt Waverley, Hallam and Frankston. Open 24 hours a day
www.lortsmith.com - Charity organisation that offers pick up service for pensioners
www.advancedvetcare.com.au - Advanced VetCare
Dog training
www.fourpawsk9training.com.au - A comprehensive training programme from puppies to advanced obedience, including socialisation. Venues at Keilor Park and Diggers Rest. In-home consultations and private training also available
www.raisingrover.com.au - In home dog behaviour and training services
Individual Pet Cremations
www.petsinheaven.com.au - Collection of your beloved pet from home in a beautifully designed vehicle and then ashes returned to you personally. The owner Ian, has worked in the human funeral business and is very compassionate and caring
In Home Petcare
www.petpaws.com.au - In home care, dog walking and petsitting service covering all areas of Melbourne. Also offers pet taxi service
Leesa24@optusnet.com.au - Pet minding and dog walking service for Yarraville and surrounding Western suburbs
www.cossetpets.com.au/ - Cosett Pet Care - the boarding kennel alternative
Boarding facilities
www.kepala.com.au - Quality boarding facility for dogs and cats with adjacent “Canine Country Club”, located near the airport
www.belindascosycatcottages.com.au - Unique cat boarding facility in Williamstown
Travelling with your pet
www.doggyholiday.com.au - A guide to holiday destinations Australia wide which are dog friendly
www.stayz.com.au - A guide to pet friendly accommodation
www.jetpets.com.au - Travel agents for your pets who organise flight times, connections and capsules for both interstate and overseas travel
Pet Supplies
www.petstock.com.au - Petstock Sunshine, 3/131 Harvester Rd has everything you could ever need for your pets, including in store vet, grooming and do-it-yourself hydrobath
Natural Therapy for Animals
www.pawsitiveanimaltherapies.com.au -Myofunctional therapy (massage), Bowen Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy and Reiki for pets. In home service
Finding a New Pet
www.petrescue.com.au - A site for people looking to adopt a pet, supported by many of Australia’s welfare groups
michaelanewell@bigpond.com - The Animal Rehoming Service. Connects people needing to rehome their pets with new owners in Melbourne
www.lortsmith.com - Shelter that rehomes unwanted animals. Also has a large animal hospital that offers affordable veterinary care
www.dogshome.com/ - Shelter in North Melbourne that rehomes unwanted pets
www.saveadog.com.au - Rehoming Service for Dogs based in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne run by volunteers
www.petnet.com.au - The Petcare Information and Advisory Service website. Select-a-Pet helps you choose the most suitable dog or cat breed for your lifestyle
Wildlife Rescue
Western Animal rescue - rescuing sick, injured and orphaned wildlife - 1300 223 427
Local Council Websites
These sites provide information on responsible pet ownership, off lead areas and the registration guidelines for pets in your local area.
www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au - Altona and surrounding suburbs
www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au - Yarraville and surrounding suburbs
www.brimbank.vic.gov.au - Sunshine and surrounding suburbs
Overseas Animal Charities
www.soidog.org - Based in Phuket, Thailand. Does wonderful work for the local stray dog population. See some amazing stories of recovery on their website
Veterinary Organisations
www.ava.com.au - The website for the Australian Veterinary Association
