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Australia’s largest not-for-profit animal hospital

Emergency Hospital | Vet Clinic
24 Villiers St, North Melbourne VIC 3051*
03 9328 3021

Vet Clinic | Adoption Centre | Dog Park
25-35 Berwick Rd, Campbellfield 3061
03 9287 6426

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02/09/2026

So far, we’ve raised $122,771 through our 24-hour Pet Care Crisis Appeal!

But with your support we can help even more pets and their people access the urgent care they need.

Every donation made during our 24-hour Giving Day will be doubled, helping provide vital treatment, pain relief, diagnostics and surgery.

We are so lucky to have so many incredible friends in the community support our work including our Lort Smith ambassador, Dave ‘Hughesy’ Hughes with this special message.

Support our furry friends here: https://bit.ly/4zREaDV

01/09/2026

🚨WE’RE LIVE!🚨

The Pet Care Crisis Appeal is officially underway!

For the next 24 hours, every donation will be DOUBLED until we reach out target, helping more pets in crisis access the urgent, life-saving care they need.

As living costs continue to rise, more families are finding themselves facing impossible choices when their beloved pet becomes sick or injured.

For some, the cost of urgent veterinary care can mean choosing between putting food on the table and getting their pet the treatment they desperately need.

That’s why Giving Day matters. Every donation will help provide urgent vet care to pets in crisis, helping keep them with the families who love them.

Your support could help provide emergency consultations and diagnostics, immediate pain relief and live-saving surgery needed to treat pets in critical condition.

A huge thank you to our wonderful ambassador Tyra Stowers for helping us spread the word for pets and their people.

🚨Please share this post and help us reach as many animal lovers as possible!

Donate now: https://bit.ly/4x8BZJH

Tomorrow at 9am, Lort Smith’s Pet Care Crisis Appeal begins! These pets, and so many more, have received the urgent vete...
01/09/2026

Tomorrow at 9am, Lort Smith’s Pet Care Crisis Appeal begins!

These pets, and so many more, have received the urgent veterinary care they needed over the past year with support from our Pets in Need Fund.

Tomorrow, for 24 hours only, every donation will be DOUBLED thanks to our generous matching funders.

Your donation could help another pet in crisis access lifesaving treatment when their family is facing financial hardship, helping keep pets and the people who love them together.

The Pet Care Crisis Appeal starts tomorrow at 9am. Help make twice the impact for pets in need.

Find out more about this special day: https://bit.ly/4y1XUmx

Met Leo, at six years old, this handsome boy doesn’t believe in personal space, in fact, if there’s a chest available to...
31/08/2026

Met Leo, at six years old, this handsome boy doesn’t believe in personal space, in fact, if there’s a chest available to sit on, Leo will happily claim it!

Leo has been waiting at our Campbellfield Adoption Centre for more than four months after his previous family could no longer care for him. And while his resting grumpy face might fool you, underneath it is a big softie who, once he feels safe, loves cuddles, gentle smooches and spending time with his favourite people.

During his time with us, Leo has also been on an impressive weight-loss journey, already shedding more than a kilo!

This is a huge step towards helping Leo become a healthier and happier cat, but his journey isn’t over yet. His future family will need to continue supporting him with portion control, gentle exercise and plenty of encouragement to help him reach and maintain a healthy weight.

He’s shed over a kilo, but thankfully, not an ounce of his charm! Come and visit Leo at Campbellfield Adoption Centre or fill out an expression of interest today.

https://lortsmith.com/adoption/available-for-adoption/leo/
Microchip number: 956000010848691
Source code: BR296075

Next Wednesday, the 2nd of September, at 9am, Lort Smith’s Pet Care Crisis Appeal begins, helping more pets in crisis ac...
28/08/2026

Next Wednesday, the 2nd of September, at 9am, Lort Smith’s Pet Care Crisis Appeal begins, helping more pets in crisis access the urgent care they need.

For 24 hours only, thanks to our generous matching funders, every donation will be doubled, helping provide urgent veterinary care to more pets whose families are facing financial hardship. Because when a beloved pet suddenly needs life-saving treatment, families shouldn’t have to face an impossible choice between their pet’s health and putting food on the table.

Lexi’s story shows just how much this support can mean.

Lexi’s mum hand-raised her from just four weeks old. From the very beginning, they shared an unbreakable bond.

“She’s family.”

So when Lexi became seriously ill with a life-threatening infection, the thought of losing her was devastating. She desperately needed surgery, but the cost was far more than her family could afford.

Then they found Lort Smith Animal Hospital.

With Lexi’s condition worsening, her family made the five-hour drive to Melbourne, holding onto hope that they weren’t too late.

Thanks to Lort Smith’s Pets in Need Fund, Lexi received the urgent surgery she needed. Two nights later came the call her family had been waiting for: Lexi was eating again and ready to come home.

“We all cried when we saw her. We were just so happy.”

Today, Lexi is back to her happy, energetic self, and where she belongs, with her family, who love her.

“Without Lort Smith, Lexi wouldn’t be here. They saved her life and kept our family together.”

This Wednesday from 9am, you’ll have a special opportunity to help more pets like Lexi. Keep more families together, and create many more happy endings.

Find out more about this special day coming up: https://bit.ly/4y1XUmx

Cornetto, a two-year-old Great Dane cross, was playing with a Kong bone toy when his mum, Karly stepped out of the room ...
27/08/2026

Cornetto, a two-year-old Great Dane cross, was playing with a Kong bone toy when his mum, Karly stepped out of the room for just a few minutes.

When she returned, the toy was in pieces and Cornetto was licking his lips.

“I saw him chewing on it, and when I came back the Kong was in pieces,” Karly said, “I thew out the rest of it, but he had already swallowed some,”

A few hours later, Cornetto started throwing up pieces of the toy. He then stopped eating and drinking and just wasn’t himself.

Concerned, Karly brought Cornetto to Lort Smith, where more pieces of toy were found in his stomach. He needed surgery to remove them and spent two days in hospital recovering.

Now, Cornetto is back home and doing well.

“He’s doing amazing, you wouldn’t even know he just had surgery,” Karly says, “He’s my beautiful boy, I just love him."

While many dogs love to chew, even tough toys can become dangerous if pieces are swallowed. Always check chew toys for damage and remove them if they start breaking apart.

If your pet has swallowed part of a toy or is vomiting, refusing food or water, or acting unlike themselves, seek veterinary care as soon as possible.

Today is International Dog Day! 🐶There’s something truly special about the connection between people and dogs.They’re th...
26/08/2026

Today is International Dog Day! 🐶

There’s something truly special about the connection between people and dogs.

They’re there for us through the best days, the hardest moments and everything in between. They make us laugh, get us outside, offer comfort when we need it most, and somehow always know when we need a little extra love.

International Dog Day is a very special day for everyone at Lort Smith, honouring the incredible bond people share with their pets and, the joy that comes from bringing pet families together is at the heart of why we are here.

For so many of us, a dog is more than just a pet. They’re family.

This International Dog Day, we want to see your best photos of your four-legged best friend! 📸🐕

Share a picture of your dog in the comments and tell us: what does your dog mean to you?

Nibble may be small, but this friendly and cuddly guinea pig has shown plenty of courage.After hay became stuck in his l...
25/08/2026

Nibble may be small, but this friendly and cuddly guinea pig has shown plenty of courage.

After hay became stuck in his left eye, Nibble was brought to Lort Smith Animal Hospital with a serious eye injury. Unfortunately, the damage was too severe to save his eye, and he underwent surgery to have it removed.

Nibble had also been surrendered to our care after his family was sadly no longer able to look after him. Despite everything he has been through, this sweet little guy has remained a lovable patient.

Dr Nicole says any eye concern should always be treated as an emergency.

“Even if your pet is still eating or otherwise seems normal, if the eye is squinting, red or looks painful, it needs to be prioritised and they should come in straight away,” Dr Nicole says.

Ocular injuries can happen easily in guinea pigs, particularly with hay, as they love to dive and burrow into it.

“Try providing hay in a safe feeder, such as a cloth hay bag, and regularly check their enclosure for sharp edges or anything poking out,” Dr Nicole says. “You can often feel something with your hand that you might not be able to see.”

Nibble is now resting and recovering, and once he’s feeling better and ready, he’ll be looking for a loving forever home.

Six-month-old Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog, Sesame, is ready to open the door to a little magic of her own. After her...
23/08/2026

Six-month-old Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog, Sesame, is ready to open the door to a little magic of her own. After her previous family could sadly no longer look after her, Sesame came into our care and has been working hard with our team to learn and grow.

This beautiful and unique girl is smart, energetic and loves a treat. Put some food in front of Sesame and you’ll have her undivided attention. She’s a quick learner who has already mastered sit, drop and wait, along with all the rules of tug. And when it comes to winning her favourite toy, she gives it her absolute all!

Sesame is an angel with a heart of gold, and she’ll be incredibly loyal to the family who takes the time to build a trusting relationship with her. She would be best suited as the only pet, where she can enjoy plenty of one-on-one attention.

With patience, consistency and lots of positive rewards, Sesame has shown us just how much potential she has. Now, all she needs is her person.

Open Sesame to a lifetime of love. 🪄💙

Come and meet Sesame at our Campbellfield Adoption Centre or submit an expression of interest today.

https://lortsmith.com/adoption/available-for-adoption/sesame/
Microchip number: 956000018914158
Source code: BR296075

23/08/2026

Six-month-old Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog, Sesame, is ready to open the door to a little magic of her own. After her previous family could sadly no longer look after her, Sesame came into our care and has been working hard with our team to learn and grow.

This beautiful and unique girl is smart, energetic and loves a treat. Put some food in front of Sesame and you’ll have her undivided attention. She’s a quick learner who has already mastered sit, drop and wait, along with all the rules of tug. And when it comes to winning her favourite toy, she gives it her absolute all!

Sesame is an angel with a heart of gold, and she’ll be incredibly loyal to the family who takes the time to build a trusting relationship with her. She would be best suited as the only pet, where she can enjoy plenty of one-on-one attention.

With patience, consistency and lots of positive rewards, Sesame has shown us just how much potential she has. Now, all she needs is her person.

Open Sesame to a lifetime of love. 🪄💙

Come and meet Sesame at our Campbellfield Adoption Centre or submit an expression of interest today.

https://lortsmith.com/adoption/available-for-adoption/sesame/
Microchip number: 956000018914158
Source code: BR296075

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