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 (prices are approx)

All of our dogs are placed in to their permanent homes: C5 Vaccinated ($65) De-sexed $180-$350 (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.

⭐⭐ 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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Whippet Mix Dog

Beautiful nature

⭐⭐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 beautiful natured little man is looking for a forever home where he can chill out at the end of the day with his person. He is so gentle, loves a good pat and lots of cuddles. He is learning about sitting and not jumping. He is toilet trained and sleeps all night on his bed ready to go out when you get up in the morning. He loves his walks and travels really well in the car. He grazes on his food like he has all day. He is great with other dogs and fantastic with kids. He is happy to be outside during the day and come in when you return. He will make a beautiful addition to any family. Located Mernda.

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MoonShadow

Kelpie x Pointer Mix Dog

Gentle family gal

⭐⭐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.⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⭐⭐ MoonShadow is a young, playful and gorgeous girl. She is house trained and already knows some basic commands. She gets along really well with her lab x border collie foster sister and is quickly adjusting to being allowed to live inside. Active, intelligent and inquisitive perfectly describe MoonShadow. MoonShadow loves her humans and follows along wherever you go – she simply adores being with you and is keen to please. She will happily curl up (preferably on the couch next to you) at your feet at the end of the day. MoonShadow can get a little over-excited when you come home after leaving her alone, but very quickly settles back to her gentle nature. She is improving her understanding of personal space boundaries and is very quick to learn new commands. An owner that will have time to provide ongoing training and will include her in their daily activities and weekend adventures will be rewarded with amazing loyalty and a best friend. MoonShadow will benefit from continued practice walking on lead, a gentle leader halti or harness helps to prevent her pulling. She is still quite new to the concept of walking on a lead and can be reactive (non aggressive) to new experiences. MoonShadow hasn’t spent much time with children, she has had some brief experiences with young toddlers and has shown herself to be very gentle, however, her excitable personality would need to be monitored when meeting and interacting with small people. She would happily fit into a home with another playful friend but would also equally suit a home where she can just love her humans. Her foster home is a cat free house, so it is unknown how she might behave. Her gentleness with other dogs, children and people in general can only suggest she could learn to live alongside feline friends too. MoonShadow is an amazing dog that has had a rough start, therefore only applicants willing to take the time to bond and invest in a future with her will be considered. Located Frankston.

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Teresa

Great Dane x Mixed Breed Dog

Gentle snugglepot

⭐⭐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.⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⭐⭐ Teresa was dumped at a country pound at five weeks old but has grown into a lovely gentle pupper whilst in care. Teresa needs to have another doggo friend in her furever home, who will love to play, sleep and explore with her all day long. She is a gentle soul and a real snuggle pot who is going to be a loving and loyal addition to her new family. Teresa is going to be a large adult, she is potentially great dane x, so her new family needs to be prepared to take her to puppy school and continue her obedience training as she matures, to help her develop into a well-rounded adult dog. Helen sleeps inside, but is happy to spend her days lazing outside in the sun with her dog friends when her humans aren’t around. She already knows how to sit and wait for food, how to use the doggy door and to come when called. Although she understands not to toilet inside, she will need someone committed to reminding her where to go. Teresa is a joy to have around! Located Mitcham.

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Helen

Great Dane x Mixed Breed Dog

Sweet & goofy

⭐⭐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.⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⭐⭐ Helen was dumped at a country pound at five weeks old but has grown into a lovely goofy pupper while in care. Helen needs to have another doggo friend in her furever home, who will love to play, sleep and explore with her all day long. She is a fun loving, active and curious soul who brings joy to all that she meets. Helen is going to be a large adult, she is potentially great dane x, so her new family need to be prepared to take her to puppy school and continue her obedience training as she matures, to help her develop into a well-rounded adult dog. Helen sleeps inside, but is happy to spend her days lazing outside in the sun with her dog friends when her humans aren’t around. She already knows how to sit and wait for food, how to use the doggy door and to come when called. Although she understands not to toilet inside, she will need someone to help her remember where to go. Helen is a real pleasure to have around! Located Mitcham.

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Tamba

Australian Cattle Dog x Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mix Dog

Heart Stealer

⭐⭐ 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 ⭐⭐ Tamba is a sweet young boy, who has stolen hearts on all the adventures he has been taken. He was a quiet boy in the beginning, but once he warms to you (which doesn't take long now) he comes out of his shell. He just loves being your shadow, but also has more confidence of late exploring with his foster sisters. He has been very well behaved with every dog he has met and is fantastic with cows and goats ( ie. No barking or chasing). He will respond very well to more training, as he learns quickly with positive reinforcement. He is polite, doesn't jump up and comes when called, already! He will take your lead, if you want to play he loves it, but if it's quiet time it doesn't take long for him to settle and snuggle up on the couch with you. Tamba would fit wonderfully into many households, but if his human(s) isn't home much he would be better with fur siblings. Tamba is simply a beautiful pup and anyone would be lucky to have him as their own.

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MoonShadow

Teresa

Helen

Tamba