Project Underdog Rescue

Project Underdog Rescue is a not-for-profit animal rescue charity located in Melbourne and run entirely by unpaid volunteers. Our organisation was established in April 2015 after our founder, Eva, a veterinary nurse, was faced with the confronting issue of healthy animals being brought into the vet clinic to be put to sleep. Eva found that a majority of these animal owners felt putting their pet to sleep was a better option than taking their pet to a pound and so Project Underdog Rescue was born. We do not have a shelter. All our animals are in loving foster homes, this allows them greater interaction with people and encourages healthy socialisation with other domestic pets. It also gives us the chance to learn about each animals personality and provide him or her with any necessary training. We believe having animals in real homes gives them the best chance at a smooth transition into their forever home. Our team are dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and successfully rehoming companion animals who may otherwise be killed. Many of the animals we rescue have complex medical and/or behavioural challenges, often requiring extensive intervention and resources. Any specialised treatment recommended by our veterinarians is provided to the animals and all due diligence is taken to ensure all animals medical needs have been addressed prior to adoption. Each animal is incredibly special to us and their welfare is the top priority. For this reason we have developed an extensive rehabilitation program and adoption process. We are dedicated to ensuring we match each of our animals to their perfect forever home so that we do not see them displaced again. We do not, and will not, ever rehome one of our animals based on a “first come, first served” basis. Our animals will remain in foster care until their perfect match is found, no matter how long it takes! We are registered with the Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission and have Deductible Gift Recipient status (DGR). This means that all donations over $2 are tax deductible. We are run entirely by unpaid volunteers and receive no government funding so your donations are what we rely on.

Adoption Policy: Strict

Please visit: https://projectunderdogrescue.org.au/adopt/dogs/