Starting Over Dog Rescue

About

Welcome to Starting Over Dog Rescue. We are a registered not for profit company, and have dgr status with the ATO. We are staffed totally by volunteers who either work full time or have young families. If we do not reply straight away, please be patient. We will contact you as soon as we are able to do so.

Every Year in Australia over 250 000 healthy and rehomable dogs and cats are killed. We are a small group trying to make a difference to those statistics.

We offer wonderful family companions for adoption, saved from death row.

WHAT WE DO

A Community Network of people dedicated to saving the lives of unclaimed or unwanted Victorian pound dogs from Euthanasia.

ADOPTION INFORMATION

Starting Over Dog Transition Process

All of our dogs are placed in foster care in stable homes in the community, where they are assessed for suitability over a 2 week period. Our dogs are then advertised through the PetRescue website and other methods. We love posting our dogs, current and rehomed, on facebook.
Please come and join us at Starting Over Dog Rescue on facebook.

Our dogs are priced according to vet-work and transport costs. We are a non profit rescue group run solely by unpaid volunteers.

Community Support

We rely on donations for food, petrol, blankets, kennels and bedding, collars and leads to ensure our foster carers are equipped to take care of our beautiful rescued dogs.

Starting Over Dog Placement

We match the owner to the dog. Our dogs are only placed on suitability, not on first application. We have various purebreds and x-breeds.

Starting over Dog Rescue Adoption Cost

Our dog prices start at $350 and cut off despite vet and transport costs at $1000. All of our dogs are placed in to their permanent homes: C5 Vaccinated ($65) De-sexed $180-$250 (included) Micro-chipped $60 (included) Wormed ($5-10) Frontlined ($15) Temperament Assessed Basic Vet Health check

If you would like to join Starting Over Dog Rescue, we welcome new members and especially the "rare breed" of foster carers. The more foster carers we have, the more lives we can save.

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Adoption details

Initial phone interview, meet and greet, 3 day cooling off period, dog return guarantee.

Lifetime phone support training tips.

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Available pets

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Tommy**cuddle monster

Hungarian Vizsla x Rhodesian Ridgeback Mix

Super friendly boy

Tommy is looking for a special home with understanding owners. Please read the medical notes at the bottom of the page. If you are looking for an extremely loving, snuggly and loyal 27kg lap dog then Tommy is your guy. He is non-destructive, toilet trained and just an all round lovely dog. He is a little more on the shy side but he doesn’t mind places with lots of people as he’ll simply work the room for pats. He’s got a quirky personality and will often look at you with human-like expression. He needs a dedicated owner/s who will show him the world is not a scary place and a home in a quiet street, not on a busy main road. He LOVES the car and will fly into the back before you’ve even finished opening the door. He quite enjoys the smell of the breeze through the partially opened car window. When he came into care he didn’t know what a toy was, now he loves squeaky toys and fetching his favourite squeaky ball. He would do well with another well mannered older dog for company and with a human that works part time. He is great with dogs and is submissive. He needs a home with no cats or pocket pets. He absolutely loves his walks, it’s a great opportunity for him to use his powerful nose. He relaxes most of the day away and would much rather be resting on or near his humans. He’s unaware of his size so will crawl into your lap given the first opportunity. He’ll happily stay completely still for as long as you’re willing to pat him, if you stop he will put his paw on your lap or nudge you with his nose, he’s adorably pushy about getting affection. Those looking for a true companion, a dog who will follow you everywhere, be involved in all aspects of your life, want to sit in your lap and sleep next to you should apply. Tommy is living as an indoor dog and this would need to continue in his new home as he’s become accustom to a warm, comfy life after living his first couple of years in a home of neglect. He does love the occasionally outdoor sunbake though! He struggles with the cold due to his short coat, another reason indoor life is a must. He has proven to be gentle around young children but due to their unpredictable nature, I believe he’d be best in a home without young children. Tommy’s forever home must: - have someone who works part time, retired, doesn’t work - live in a quiet street - a well-mannered older dog for extra company when the humans go out - have access to indoors at all times - no cats or pocket pets - be looking for a companion dog, one who enjoys the comfort of a dog that’s always close by - no children under 12 - must be prepared to follow strict instructions regarding diet and veterinary advice to ensure he remains happy and healthy. If you tick all of Tommy's boxes, please complete an expression of interest form here to fast-track your enquiry: http://www.startingoverdogrescue.org.au/adoption--expression-of-interest-form.html Tommy is located in Pascoe Vale.

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Blackadder

Irish Wolfhound Mix

Just a Beautiful soul

******Please APPLY / ENQUIRE using this link. http://www.startingoverdogrescue.org.au/adoption--expression-of-interest-form.html ******Only these completed applications will be responded to.******* Blackadder is a very sweet natured pup who only wants to be near you ,he has come a long way since he came into care ,slowly putting on weight and gaining trust He will be a very loving companion to the right family or individual also being a large breed dog he will benefit from ongoing training He is currently living with 4 cats and 5 other dogs with no issues at all he is just beautiful ....

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Ziebell

Kelpie Mix

Spunky monkey

******Please APPLY / ENQUIRE using this link. http://www.startingoverdogrescue.org.au/adoption--expression-of-interest-form.html ******Only these completed applications will be responded to.******* This pup is a gorgeous boy who will happily slot into any home, but he is looking for the exact right fit for him. He is a confident young pup full of spunk, he shows great working instincts with the potential to work stock. If he is heading to a domestic life then training is a must for obedience and allowing him to use his clever brain. Ziebell is very quick at solving problems and needs to be constantly pushed to develop these skills in a correct and positive manner to avoid boredom and negative side effects of a bored working breed. He is crate trained, semi toilet trained and has basic commands. He is currently living with his brother Cookie Monster and four other dogs, including two Kelpies, and two cats. We hope you can be the right fit for his forever home. Please APPLY / ENQUIRE using this link. http://www.startingoverdogrescue.org.au/adoption--expression-of-interest-form.html ******Only these completed applications will be responded to.******* Located Croydon South area.

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Magnum

Jack Russell Terrier x Kelpie Mix

Children & Dog Friendly

******Please APPLY / ENQUIRE using this link. http://www.startingoverdogrescue.org.au/adoption--expression-of-interest-form.html ******Only these completed applications will be responded to.****** Magnum is a gorgeous Kelpie X Jack Russell who is 3 ½ yr old and loves nothing more than to hang out with you and he would be the perfect family pet. He is only small at just under 10kg and he is friendly, loves a daily walk, is toilet trained and sleeps all night in a crate. Magnum has also been known to be abit of an escape artist(digging) when no one is home and he is outside, so will require very secure fencing. Whilst he has been in foster care he hasn't tried to get out at all. He also requires someone who is home a lot as he is not so keen on being by himself and can bark….someone who works from home would be perfect! He will need a very caring, loving and patient family to help him settle in to his new home and in exchange he will reward you with endless love and loyalty. Magnum also needs to live with another active and friendly dog. He is currently in foster care with 4 small dogs, 2 older children and he loves them all. Magnum would love to live with another friendly, similar age and active dog that he could play with.He would definitely need to be allowed inside as he will always want to be included in all your family activities. If you can't include him in everything then Magnum is not the dog for you! He is currently in foster care in Noble Park. If you would like to meet Magnum, please complete an application form located at: http://www.startingoverdogrescue.org.au/adoption--expression-of-interest-form.html

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Simon

Staffy Mix

Loves everyone

******Please APPLY / ENQUIRE using this link. http://www.startingoverdogrescue.org.au/adoption--expression-of-interest-form.html ******Only these completed applications will be responded to.******* Simon is a fun loving energetic 4month old staffy x, he is a lovely kind hearted dog. Simon is a energetic little boy who is looking for a lovely home. He would be greatly suited to most family situations where he would be walked at least once a day. He loves the attention of fur friends and people alike, he loves to explore and is very confident in himself! He is slowly learning his name and how to sit, he will benefit from puppy school and further training. If you have a Simon shaped hole in your life please APPLY / ENQUIRE using this link. http://www.startingoverdogrescue.org.au/adoption--expression-of-interest-form.html ******Only these completed applications will be responded to.*******

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Adoption details

Tommy**cuddle monster

Blackadder

Ziebell

Magnum

Simon