To wash as many dogs as possible on the day, in a safe and fun environment - we want to wash all different breeds and sizes of dogs, from a Great Dane to a Chihuahua. It’s important to enrol before the day to ensure your dog gets a wash as we are expecting a huge turnout! On the day there will be a large team allowing for lots of dogs to be washed meaning heaps of funds for Lort Smith Animal Hospital.
Enrollment for the day is $35. By enrolling online, through post or in person you can guarantee you will get a showbag. The free pamper pack has heaps of goodies to spoil your dog and of course, you! The enviro calico shopping bag includes a soft plush Animal Lovers towel, Animal Lovers tennis ball, Lort Smith wrist band, a vegan pet dog food sample pack and more.
The event is to be held on October 17th, at Burnley Park (‘Circus Site’, Swan Street, Burnley/Richmond). The best part is the day is a fundraiser aimed at reaching a target of $15,000 for Lort Smith Animal Hospital in North Melbourne. And we need your help through registering for the day and donating to Lort Smith to assist us in supporting the fantastic work they do on behalf of the animals within the community.
Getting Public Transport to the Animal Lovers Dog Wash.
Metlink Victoria advises that animals can travel on public transport subject to the following conditions:
- Guide dogs, hearing guide dogs or guide dogs in training can travel for free on all public transport services.
- Dogs on leads are permitted on metropolitan trains, but only if they are muzzled.
- Dogs are not allowed on seats, are not allowed to block doorways or gangways and must be controlled by their owner at all times.
- Owners must clean up any mess created by their dogs.
- Small animals can travel on metropolitan trains, trams and buses, but they must be in a suitable container.
For more information, please visit: www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au
Parking will be available on site for $5. Heaps of free parking is available nearby, check out google maps for more information.
It's important that all participants - four legged and two legged alike - have a safe day out at the Animal Lovers Dog Wash. Please read the following safety advice to ensure that we all have a fun day!
What to pack for the big doggy wash: Picnic Blankets, limited seating will be available so it's a good idea to bring some back up seats or blankets. Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and appropriate outdoor weather clothing. Pet sunscreen (not human sunscreen) if your dog has a fair/white coat, a pink nose and/or ears or hairless skin. Poop bags to collect 'doggy deposits' (Animal Lovers by Neo Tokyo will also have bags available on the day and there will be rubbish bins provided). Money to pay for parking (some cheap parking available on the site) and lunch (there will be a variety of yummy food available for snacks and lunch).
To participate in the Animal Lovers Dog Wash your dog(s) must:
Wear a collar with an identification tag.
- Be on a leash at all times.
- Be fully vaccinated and registered.
- Have recently (3 weeks leading up to event) had their flea & worming treatment.
- Must be socialised and generally non-aggressive to people or other dogs.
Children MUST be accompanied by an adult during ALL stages of the Animal Lovers Dog Wash.
Qualified first aid officers will be available during the event to attend to any first aid
requirements. The first aid area will be clearly visible on the day.
Lort Smith Animal Hospital Veterinarians will also be available for any pet first aid requirements.
Picnic Blankets, limited seating will be available so it's a good idea to bring some back up seats or blankets.
