Golden Paws Wellness checks until August 8th
Complete senior health check including bloods for $259.
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Golden Paws Wellness checks until August 8th
Complete senior health check including bloods for $259.
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Care for every pet. Support for every owner.
Providing essential care, rehoming and community support for Melbourne’s pets since 1936.
Emergency Care
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For non-emergency vet care and adoption services, explore all our locations and hours.
Care for every pet. Support for every owner.
Providing essential care, rehoming and community support for Melbourne’s pets since 1936.
Emergency Care
Open
For non-emergency vet care and adoption services, explore all our locations and hours.
Roadworks on Villiers Street may affect access and parking until late August. Please allow extra travel time, or call us on 03 9328 3021 if you're having trouble reaching us.
How can we help you today?
I need vet care
From routine check-ups to urgent care, our full services are available at North Melbourne and Campbellfield.
I want to adopt
Every animal deserves a loving home. Find your perfect match at our Campbellfield adoption centre.
I want to help
Every donation funds veterinary care and rehabilitation across Melbourne. 100% goes directly to animal care.
I need support
Struggling financially or in crisis? We offer flexible care and support to keep you and your pet together in challenging times.
Veterinary referrals
Whether you’re a practicing veterinarian or a community support organisation, find referral pathways and the right contact.
Referral information
Here for Melbourne's animals since 1953.
Lort Smith provides veterinary care, adoption services and community support programs. No animal is left behind because of financial reason.
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14,564
Animals received care
690
Animals adopted
24,239
Primary care consultations
9,508
Volunteer hours in the adoption center
“The care given by Lort Smith, was excellent. We are just very, very grateful.”
On an autumn evening, Louise and Doug were winding down when their grandchildren mentioned that their Maremma, Maisy, wasn’t eating. Louise had noticed she seemed a bit lethargic the previous day, but her refusal to eat now made it clear that something was wrong.
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Donate today to help keep pets and people together
Every donation funds veterinary care, emergency support and rehabilitation for animals across Melbourne. And because Lort Smith receives no ongoing government funding, every cent of care came from kind-hearted supporters like you.
$20
could help fund vital initial assessments and pain relief
$50
could help provide medication and pre-operative care for dogs
$100
could help cover complex, life-saving surgery for vulnerable pets.