About Us
At Dogs Canberra, we...
Improve the lives of kennel dogs
Enrich public mental health
Who are we?
Dogs Canberra (DogsCBR) is a registered charity dedicated to improving the quality of life for kennel dogs while enriching public mental health and community well-being.Our kennel-free model offers a safe and nurturing environment where dogs can recover from the stress and trauma of traditional dog shelters.
What do we do?
In a perfect world, no dog would ever know the confines of a kennel. While this dream may be beyond reach, our mission is clear: to minimise every dog's time behind bars.We take a small number of dogs from shelters and pounds in the ACT and NSW, focusing on building their resilience and temperament through professional assessment and training.
Here, they find more than shelter—they find healing in a nurturing environment where they can recover from the trauma of traditional kennels.
Once ready, our dogs join our community network, where volunteers walk, play, and bond with them.
Dogs receive the love they deserve, while community members who cannot have pets of their own experience the joy and therapeutic benefits of animal companionship.
These meaningful connections create a ripple effect of healing. Our approach aims to significantly reduce return rates and helps ease the burden on overcrowded shelters.
Every dog deserves a second chance to thrive. With your support, we can continue to transform lives, one paw at a time.
Dogs receive the love they deserve, while community members who cannot have pets of their own experience the joy and therapeutic benefits of animal companionship.
These meaningful connections create a ripple effect of healing. Our approach aims to significantly reduce return rates and helps ease the burden on overcrowded shelters.
Every dog deserves a second chance to thrive. With your support, we can continue to transform lives, one paw at a time.
Our Ambassador
We're thrilled to introduce you to Nymeria. Nymeria couldn't be a more perfect DogsCBR ambassador to spread positivity and joy!
We’re incredibly lucky to have her, and over the course of 2024-5, you might spot Nymeria around the local hospitals, libraries, and schools, spreading joy. While she won't reside with us once our shelter is established, you'll still find her around, eagerly seeking pats.
Nymeria is a Border Collie with a tummy-rub addiction, and an incredible enthusiasm for greeting every person and dog she encounters. She shares her home with four beloved cat siblings whom she adores.
We’re incredibly lucky to have her, and over the course of 2024-5, you might spot Nymeria around the local hospitals, libraries, and schools, spreading joy. While she won't reside with us once our shelter is established, you'll still find her around, eagerly seeking pats.
Nymeria is a Border Collie with a tummy-rub addiction, and an incredible enthusiasm for greeting every person and dog she encounters. She shares her home with four beloved cat siblings whom she adores.
Governance
Dogs Canberra Limited is incorporated as a Public Company Limited by Guarantee and is a Registered Charity under the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
This status requires us to have members and hold meetings from time to time with an elected council of governing Board Members. The Board is led by the Managing Director.
We are governed by our Constitution, and our Regulations, Policies, and By-Laws. These documents are available on our Drive
This status requires us to have members and hold meetings from time to time with an elected council of governing Board Members. The Board is led by the Managing Director.
We are governed by our Constitution, and our Regulations, Policies, and By-Laws. These documents are available on our Drive
