Dogs Victoria
Dogs Victoria have set up an Appeal Fund specifically for their own members that need assistance.  The funds will be dispersed as quickly as possible to needy members.  Lists of members needing assistance as well as dog and people accommodation and minding offers, transport offers and updates on members affected by the fires are available on the Dogs Victoria website.

Please donate to Dogs Victoria Bushfire Appeal
Bank: Bendigo Bank      BSB: 633-000      Acc Number:  136225588. For more information  or to register your details or those of people you know go to the Dogs Victoria website www.vca.org.au

The Pet Industry Association of Australia
PIAA have lists of member boarding kennels and catteries that are offering places for those who escaped the fires with pets.
For more information go to the PIAA website www.piaa.net.au

Lort Smith Animal Hospital
is offering free medical treatment to pets hurt by the fires.  They are working with local vets in the areas worst hit as well as with state emergency services to provide aid and assistance for companion animals injured in the fires.  They have set up a pet food and bedding collection service at the North Melbourne hospital and are appealing for donations. 24 Villiers St, North Melbourne Phone: (03) 9328 3021 or Lort Smith Plenty Valley Phone: 9407 2030 - www.lortsmith.com

RSPCA Victoria
RSPCA Shelters and Inspectors have been working around the clock to provide emergency assistance to animals effected by the bushfires.

RSPCA action so far:

• Our Inspectors are working with various government departments to provide emergency care to wildlife, companion animals and livestock.
• We are providing temporary accommodation to animals at our Shelters across Victoria. If your pet needs emergency accommodation - please phone 03 9224 2222.
• We are delivering emergency pet food to relief centres across Victoria including food donated by Hill's Pet Nutrition.  If you wish to donate items such as pet food, bedding, leads and bowls you can deliver these to your local RSPCA.
• The RSPCA will be working to reunite lost pets with their families.  Stay tuned as we develop online resources to register your lost pet from the bushfire's.

Please note: If you are from the Bendigo area, our RSPCA Bendigo adoption centre has been closed.  This will increase our capacity to provide emergency assistance to animals affected by the bushfires.

To support our emergency relief effort in other ways, please complete our assistance form detailing the support you can offer.  If we can accept your generous offer, we will contact you soon.

To directly support our staff and volunteers at the front-line caring for animals affected by the bush fires, please donate here.

Updated February 9, 6.03 p.m.  Please check the RSPCA Victoria website for more information www.rspcavic.org/campaigns_news/news_bushfires.htm

Badger Wildlife Rescue
24 hour emergency wildlife rescue  Phone: 1300 223 427
www.wildlifeshelter.org.au

Help for Wildlife
Advice on what to do and how to help wildlife affected by fires
Phone: 0417 380 687
www.helpforwildlife.com

Victorian Advocates for Animals
VAFA Bushfire Relief Donations for Animal Rescue and Carers
The toll on our wildlife and carers is terrible. Both animals and carers need help.  All donations to Victorian Advocates for Animals will be tallied at end of each week and go directly to hard pressed Victorian wildlife carers for their use.
Account details for donations:
Victorian Advocates for Animals | ANZ Bank Australia | Account number 1110-20063  | Branch BSB No: 013-374
 Bank Address: 729 Nicholson St, North Carlton, Victoria, Australia 3054
Or, post a cheque or money order to Victorian Advocates for Animals, PO Box 377, North Carlton, Victoria
Australia 3054. 
VAFA is a non-profit association with no paid staff.  Receipts issued. Please provide sufficient details if you require a receipt.  Phone: 0416 228 6966  Lawrence Pope, President VAFA

Animal Aid
Animal Aid will pick up and check on animals in the Kinglake are.  Phone Eddie on (03) 9739 0300. For the Coldstream area they are offering pet accommodation.

Leongatha and Pakenham Saleyards
are offering Agistment for large animals. Phone: Leongatha 0409 436 255 or Pakenham (03) 5940 2121

Albury/Wodonga Equestrian Centre
Will take in horses.  Phone Debbie on (02) 6043 2776 or 0407 263 881

Vet Science Department of Melbourne University
is offering medical assistance for animals.  For small animals Phone: (03) 9731 2232

Current Victorian fires update by CFA
This page is updated constantly and shows fire severity in each area and whether CFA is in attendance or not.

Guide to how to protect your house from fires by CFA
Even houses on the urban fringe can be at risk so it is worth reading this if you live in a bushy area. 

Other numbers and sites that may assist
Bushfire information line: 1800 240 667
Red Cross 1800 72 70 77
Blood donations 131 495
VIC Roads (03) 9855 7540 www.vicroads.vic.gov.au
Salvation Army Fire Appeal Phone: 137 258 www.salvationarmy.org.au