Did you know Starting Over Dog Rescue are an organisation based in Melbourne?

Our local animal ranger, Shaye Kennedy, works with them and that is where the majority of Hay’s animals in need of rescue are sent.

Starting Over Dog Rescue currently take in one dog every 6.5 hours, every day.

“They are one of the biggest rescue organisations in Melbourne and Victoria,” Shayne said.

“They liaise with four other shelters in Melbourne, and most of the animals which need rescuing in Hay will be placed in a rescue thanks to Starting Over Dog Rescue.

“Not only do they save animals but they help people with vet bills, dog food and so much more.

“They are swamped and really need a helping hand, donate however little or much you can.”

They are in need of help. It has gotten to the stage where they are accruing exorbitant vet bills, and are considering having to make the difficult call to close their doors to new intakes.

“We’ve recently had an emergency committee meeting, and our vet bills are running at over $95,000 a month,” said Lynda, the founder of the organisation on social media.

“To be honest, we are in real danger of having to close our rescue to new animals; with over 400 dogs in care, we are swamped, and that’s an understatement to be honest.”

In November alone the rescue organisation had multiple dogs with broken legs, a dog needing a hip replacement, multiple dogs needing surgeries, ringworm outbreaks, emergency vet visits, giardia, coccidia, Parvo and more.

The bottom line is Starting Over Dog Recue need to raise at least $65,000 to clear their vet bills and ensure they are prepared for what is going to be such a busy month.

“Just $5 from each and every one of you would help us so much.

"It’s the cost of your next cup of coffee but one that will help save a life,” Lynda said.

“We really don’t want to close to new animals. It’s the last thing we would ever want to do but tonight we urgently need these funds.

“Our team won’t stop. We will be working through the festive season,” Lynda continued.

“There will be no Christmas lunch with family with the rescue phone off, no peaceful BBQ to look forward to on Boxing Day.

"They will be out doing what they do best, looking after these precious puppies and dogs that need our help.

“Answering phone calls, hundreds of kilometres of travel, staying up into the wee hours of the night bottle feeding. To make sure we give these animals the best chance.”

For such a small cost to an individual, you can make such a big difference in the lives of animals who need a helping hand, and to be rescued.

Visit this link to donate"

https://starting-over-dog-rescue.mygiveeasy.com/urgent-help-to-clear-our-vet-bills/donatenow?fbclid=IwY2xjawG7Q0NleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXzOA9ojrcGwOdh9sCW37Nvgc6UER5izv4Vv-pSjXXONiacBY73RMRTBqw_aem_5ZBprVysKMefvz3M9sAaxw

You can keep up to date with Starting Over Dog Rescue here: https://www.facebook.com/StartingOverDogRescue