In-kind donations
Donated towels, blankets, toys, treats and food help us care for pets in our hospital and clinics, and for animals waiting for a new home. Thank you for thinking of us.
Drop off your donation
North Melbourne: 24 Villiers Street
Campbellfield: 25–35 Berwick Road
Not sure if we need it? Call 03 9287 6419
Contact us
How your donation helps
Every towel, blanket and toy is put to good use. Our patients need warm, clean bedding while they recover, and the animals in our Adoption Centre love a new toy or treat while they wait for their new family.
To keep our patients, staff and volunteers safe, we wash, rotate and replace bedding often. That means we can only use certain items, and everything you bring needs to be clean.
What we can accept
We’re always grateful for:
- Towels
- Blankets (but not knitted blankets with large holes)
- Pet toys
- Pet treats
- Unopened pet food that’s within its use-by date
To arrange dropping off pet food, please contact our Dispensary on 03 9287 6449 or email [email protected].
What we can’t accept
Unfortunately, we’re not able to use:
- Sheets, doonas, pillows, pillowcases, cushions or tea towels
- Pet beds or cat scratchers
- Sawdust, paper (including shredded paper) or carpet
- Opened pet food
- Children’s toys or clothing
We know it’s disappointing when we can’t use something you’ve kindly offered. Disposing of items we can’t use costs us around $2,000 a month, money we’d much rather spend on animals in need, so please only bring items from the list above. Other animal shelters, pounds or local animal welfare groups may be able to use them instead.
Other ways to help
A gift of money helps us care for pets whose families are doing it tough, wherever the need is greatest.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I donate pet food?
We accept unopened pet food that’s within its use-by date. Please call our Dispensary on 03 9287 6449 or email [email protected] before you drop off food, so we can arrange a time.
Can you collect my donation?
Unfortunately, we’re not able to collect donations. You’re welcome to drop them off at reception at North Melbourne or Campbellfield, or send them by courier to either address.
What if I’m not sure whether you need something?
Call our donations team on 03 9287 6419 before you bring it in. We’ll let you know if we can use it.
Do you need some items more at certain times of the year?
Yes. In winter, we need extra blankets, towels and treats to keep animals warm and comfortable. Keep an eye on our news and social channels for our winter appeal.
Donate pet supplies in Melbourne
Lort Smith welcomes in-kind donations of towels, blankets, pet toys, treats and unopened pet food at our animal hospital in North Melbourne and our clinic and Adoption Centre in Campbellfield. Your donations help keep patients warm and comfortable while they recover, and bring a little joy to animals waiting for a new home.
Helping pets and people together
As Australia’s largest not-for-profit animal hospital, Lort Smith relies on the generosity of our community to care for pets and support families doing it tough. Every donation, big or small, helps keep pets and people together.