FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

Hi Everyone, my name is Erin and I am the President. I founded the Mornington Peninsula Dog Rescue Incorporated in November 2020 as I felt there was a need for a people-centred, dog rescue that put their carers first.

I oversee logistics, so I liaise with transporters, and pounds and network with others in order to get the dogs into our care.

When receiving surrenders, I use my own dogs Questlove and Willie Bannister to do assessments to ensure that the dogs meet our criteria of being dog-friendly.

I am experienced with obedience training the bully breed type of dogs that enter our rescue such as Staffys, Bull Arabs, Mastiffs, Rottweilers etc. I assist foster carers with issues that come up with any of these breeds.

I am super proud of what we have accomplished and the foster carers and committee that are one big family.

VICE PRESIDENT

Hello, my name is Liza. I have been with MPDRI for three years. I do many tasks with the rescue, such as Phone interviews with potential Foster Carers, adoptive applicants and new committee members.

When I started, I made puppy packs for the Foster Carers. I make sure all rescue dogs and foster carers are following our guidelines, and when they need extra support, I contact them either by phone call or text.

I am Vice President which is an honour. I am also a dedicated committee member.

I am passionate, caring, calm and loving to all dogs. I have two of my own rescue dogs (Rocket + Sassi) both of which I adore.

I have an unbiased take on all matters to do with the rescue. I also have a calming nature.

SECRETARY

Hi peeps, Heather here, your local data entry gal who is in charge of putting all the hard copy files onto the digital database.

I'm also the committee's Secretary, gopher and a fur foster mum. It can be hard work at times but immensely rewarding.

We have a wonderful and supportive team behind the scenes that truly makes MRDRI a family.

Seeing these broken, sad and confused dogs coming into our foster families and leaving a brand new dog is such a blessing and the wonderful feeling is hard to put into words.

ADMINISTRATOR

Hi, my name’s Jess and I am one of the newer committee members in the MPDR family.

I joined the family as a foster carer and adored every minute of my experience.

I have a passion for rescue and have always believed in adopting my animals, including one of my fosters who I loved so much I couldn’t see him go.

Some of the roles I have assisted with are interviewing potential foster carers and adopters, and doing our best to find the right fit for both the dogs and the adopters.

I have assisted with meet and greets, transporting dogs to carers, and delivering foster carer packs, and food.

You may see me at adoption days, or at the dog drop-off points when they arrive from the pounds, where I have been known to take a dog or two with me until their foster carers are able to collect them.

I live in the south eastern suburbs closer to Melbourne and am able to assist with the carers and dogs over my side of town.

You might also see my name pop up with reminders for vet appointments or scheduling vaccinations.

ADMINISTRATOR

Hi, I'm Helen, the senior member of the group.

Retirement had me searching for something interesting and worthwhile to keep my mind and body active.

I commenced as a foster carer in late October 2022 and then offered to assist with paperwork without realising what I was getting myself into.

Participating as a foster carer and a committee member is rewarding in itself, but now I do so much more. I process all the paperwork necessary for adoptions, surrenders, and vet work for each dog’s file, and communicate with various vet clinics and National Database personnel, foster carers, and adopters.

Eleven foster dogs have been placed into my care and rehomed to loving families. All except Foghorn Leghorn, who captured all of my heart, and I adopted him.

My philosophy is simple. I believe every dog has a future family, and it's only a matter of time until they choose them.

Mutual support, dedication, and a common goal are how the group operates. I love what I do, but I couldn't achieve it without the dedicated group behind me.

ADMINISTRATOR

Hi all, my name is Erin and I just recently joined the MPDRI family.

My role within the rescue is to help organise foster carers for dogs coming into our rescue, help filter through the adoption applications and help them find their forever-loving homes.

I also help out with the social media side as well as being a foster carer myself.

It can be a lot of hard work but I really enjoy it especially once I see all those beautiful, caring souls within their forever homes getting the love they deserve.

We have such a wonderful team and such wonderful carers that we are really just a big loving family.