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See above comments about guarantee

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Everyone is a volunteer - tasks may include: transporting animals across Victoria; transporting animals to/from vets; foster caring; fundraising; managing applications for dog/cat rehoming; taking care of and answering questions from foster carers; attending meetings; discussing status with government bodies; staying in touch with adopters; organising training; organising vet appts; communication with larger businesses; organising palliative care; phone interviews; property checks; reading applications... the list does truly go on and on. The president herself essentially engages in all of these activities.

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Vicdrg is often at stalls/festivals and hosts garage sales and other events for fundraising. They give back to the community even further by participation in programs to assist vulnerable communities. There are loads of volunteer opportunities that meet every skill set.

President works tirelessly as a companion animal advocate, lobbying government and thinking of ways to improve animal welfare.

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VicDRG ensures its dogs/cats are up to scratch before being rehomed - this can range from neutering/spaying, dental cleanings, worming/flea treating, rehabilitation, physiotherapy appointments, surgery, high-cost medication, cataract operations, tumour removal... the list goes on (and gets more expensive). VicDRG treats every single pet as if it were their own - I would not want to foster care for an organisation that did anything less. Once a pet comes into VicDRG's care, everything is done to make sure they are happy and healthy (and enjoying their life!).

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VicDRG offers services of a trainer and ongoing advice to adoptive families to ensure the transition is successful and smooth. They also do work with other organisations to assist vulnerable communities in keeping their dogs - they can be temporarily foster-cared while more suitable housing is found for the person, and then the dog/cat returns to their own human!

The only group I know of with a comprehensive take-back policy. Full refund of adoption fee for first 42 days, and then 50% refund for the lifetime of the dog or cat.

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VicDRG offers a comprehensive take back policy (50% for the lifetime of the dog/cat) - I do not think any other organisation does this. This ensures that if the dog/cat is not a good fit for the family, even in 10 years time, the dog/cat can be returned to VicDRG. The adoption process is complex and as such takes a little bit of time - and that is in the best interest of the animals. VicDRG ensures that each pet is rehomed to only the most suitable family, so that both the family and the pet remain happy, and this reduces the amount of animals that are returned to the organisation. It is important to get it right the first time, especially given what these pets have gone through. VicDRGs policy, while strict, is entirely necessary and puts the needs of the dogs and cats first.

Needs of the dog or cat are put first, and not the adopter or foster carer. This makes a lot of people upset. But those with any sort of care about the actual dogs or cats will understand.

Stressful and belittling approach. I feel sorry for the dogs.

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The foster care process is comprehensive and entirely supportive. The organisation pays for vet work and associated costs - all foster cares have to do is provide the toys, the food, and the love. Pets are only placed in suitable homes (pets come first!) after ensuring the property is safe and the carers are equipped to deal with each dog/cat. The President, throughout the foster care process, is extremely supportive of her carers and is always on hand for emergencies and questions. Vet work can be extremely expensive but no costs are spared for these little guys- whatever is necessary will happen. Foster care goes smoothly and the carers are involved in each step of the adoption process.

A fantastic group of foster carers, who care about the animals in their care.

Poor communication.

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VicDRG takes on many high risk cases from shelters and pounds, particularly those who are very old or sick, and require vet work and recovery in a home environment (or even palliative care). Most of these dogs would not have a chance if they remained in pounds/shelters - VicDRG ensures that they have love and amazing care throughout their lives.

Will take on any animals they can where they have the foster carer available.

Seems they have no interest in finding the right homes for their animals, and would rather bounce dogs from foster home to foster home instead of rehoming them as soon as reasonably possible into a loving, healthy home.

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The President of the organisation has not lost any ounce of her compassion despite seeing horrific things, despite having to read about and listen to horrific cases of abuse, and despite constantly fighting for recognition of the organisation. She still offers each dog and cat individual attention and celebrates their wins, and grieves their losses. She consistently fights for each animals' right to life and happiness, and above all, her goal is to ensure that dogs and cats are well placed within their adopted homes. She works tirelessly day and night to support her volunteers. As a volunteer/foster carer, I would not want to work with any other organisation.

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