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Animal shelters and pet adoption in Melbourne, mapped by Jeter

Every animal shelter OpenStreetMap knows about near central Melbourne, Australia, with addresses, phone numbers, hours, and directions, plus today's local weather.

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July in Melbourne

Melbourne averages 56.1°F highs in July. Visiting a shelter today? Check conditions first: a newly adopted pet is sensitive to temperature extremes on the ride home. See the Melbourne weather page for the live forecast.

The 4 mapped animal shelters and rescues in Melbourne

Sorted by distance from central Melbourne. Addresses, hours, and phone numbers come from OpenStreetMap and can lag reality, so call ahead to confirm.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

  1. 1

    Lost Dogs Home

    2.8 km
    2 Gracie Street, 3051
  2. 2

    Foster Hub

    2.8 km
    54 Gracie Street
  3. 3

    Neko HQ

    9.7 km
    Th,Fr 11:00-17:00 · Sa 10:00-17:00 · Su 11:00-16:00
    120 Regent Street, VIC 3072
  4. Top pick nearby 4

    Greyhound Adoption Program

    16.5 km
    Mo-Sa 10:00-15:00
    Melrose Drive, Melbourne, Victoria 3045

Trip prep for Melbourne weather

  • Never leave a pet in the car. On an 80°F day a parked car passes 100°F inside in about 10 minutes, even with windows cracked. Whatever the errand, bring them in or leave them home.
  • January averages 80.6°F highs in Melbourne: plan the trip for the cooler morning or evening, and check today's conditions above before loading up.
  • Plan the ride home. A newly adopted pet is stressed and temperature-sensitive; bring a carrier or seatbelt harness and make it a calm, direct trip.

Melbourne animal shelter questions

OpenStreetMap currently maps 4 animal shelters and rescues within about 20 km of central Melbourne. The closest to the city center is Lost Dogs Home, about 2.8 km out. Community data grows all the time, so a missing spot just means nobody has mapped it yet.
Melbourne's hottest month is January with average highs of 80.6 degrees. Above 82 degrees most dogs should keep outdoor time short and shaded, and above 90 degrees skip it entirely. The live verdict on this page applies those same bands to right-now conditions.
Start with the closest options above, then call ahead: hours, policies, and services vary, and community-mapped data can lag. A quick phone call confirms details before you make the trip.

Place data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Coverage varies by city; a missing pin does not mean a place does not exist, and details change: always call ahead or check official pages. Hours and services change often; call ahead to confirm before you visit. Weather guidance is general care information, not veterinary advice.

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