May 24th, 2021
Lort Smith secures $50,000 grant for new Adoption Centre
Thanks to the generosity of Animal Welfare Victoria, Lort Smith has been successful in securing a $50,000 grant for the new Lort Smith Adoption Centre Campbellfield.
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May 21st, 2021
Lort Smith releases its 2020 Impact Report and reflects on a tough year for all
Lort Smith reflected on a year that was tough for many in our community as it shared its Impact Report for 2020 with key donors and supporters at an event held at the Melbourne Town Hall.
May 17th, 2021
Lort Smith volunteers are the lifeblood of services to the community
Lort Smith this week celebrates the incredible work of its volunteers who are considered the lifeblood of the organisation, which was built on the vision and commitment of some very special volunteers 85 years ago.
April 29th, 2021
Lort Smith Campbellfield interior 3D update
April 16th, 2021
A lasting legacy: Lort Smith celebrates 85 years serving the community
Today iconic Melbourne institution Lort Smith celebrates 85 years serving the community.
April 1st, 2021
Lort Smith welcomes new rental laws as good news for pets and pet carers
Lort Smith’s Head of Hospital, Dr David Cunliffe said, “We welcome the law changing to allow animals to stay with their people and removing barriers to keeping pets when renting a home.
April 1st, 2021
Food dangers for pets
As the largest and busiest not-for-profit animal hospital in Australia, treating around 25,000 clients every year, Lort Smith sees the distressing impact of eating the wrong foods on our pets.
March 30th, 2021
Lort Smith welcomes announcement supporting rehoming of more animals
Today Lort Smith welcomed a visit by Minister for Agriculture, Mary-Anne Thomas to the iconic organisation’s animal hospital in North Melbourne for an announcement Lort Smith claims is excellent news for organisations such as theirs who are caring for and rehoming animals across Victoria.
March 29th, 2021
New warnings about ticks transmitting deadly disease to dogs in Australia
Lort Smith understands there are currently no cases in Victoria, however we are aware there are cases in other parts of Australia. This is a warning for people travelling interstate to take note and be aware of the risks.
March 19th, 2021
Lort Smith turns the soil in Campbellfield
Today Lort Smith welcomes key donors and supporters in a “turning the soil” event at the iconic organisation’s second site at Campbellfield.