Scruffer Lovers was founded 15 years ago, assisting the Murray Bridge council pounds in rehoming pound dogs to avoid facing euthanasia.
In 2019 Scruffer Lovers applied for charity and DGR status as an incorporated association, and they became Scruffer Lovers Inc.
How Scruffer Lovers Care for Dogs
Some dogs come to Scruffer Lovers with a terminal illness and they place them in medical foster homes to see out their lives in a loving home. When the time comes to have them put to sleep, their carers are there with them in their last moments.
Their large foster care base enables them to place dogs in loving homes with experienced foster carers who work alongside their team, to prepare the dogs for their forever homes.
Scruffer Lovers work alongside Veterinary Behaviourists and Behavioural Trainers to ensure positive outcomes for these dogs, in preparation for rehoming.
They have veterinarians who assist them with microchipping, vaccinations and health checks. They also assist Scruffer Lovers with the dogs who have medical issues and their support enables them to achieve positive medical outcomes.
Always Improving
Scruffer Lovers Inc. is constantly growing and reaching out to veterinary specialists and training experts to assist them to rehabilitate all the dogs coming into rescue.
They pride themselves on the animal welfare standards that they uphold by ensuring each animal is treated as an individual whose needs are our top priority.