Charity & Community

Building Compassion, One Paw at a Time
Charity & Community Work
At Hairy Hounds Playground, we believe in extending our care far beyond the dogs who come through our gates. Our team is driven by a deep commitment to animals and the people who care for them—whether they’re around the corner in Melbourne or across the seas in Bali, Sumatra, or Thailand.
💙 Proud Supporters of Mate’s Gift We’re incredibly proud to be a major supporter of Mate’s Gift, a grassroots Australian charity committed to improving animal welfare and supporting communities across South East Asia. Mate’s Gift funds hands-on work including desexing programs, veterinary care, shelter upgrades, community outreach, and education programs across Bali, Sumatra, Thailand and beyond. Several of our HHPG carers are also part of the Mate’s Gift team, with some serving as board members, and others travelling to assist with fieldwork and project delivery. We help raise funds, gather supplies, spread awareness, and provide practical, boots-on-the-ground support—because we believe in real, lasting change.



Making a Difference, One Paw at a Time
Through love, and action, we help dogs and uplift our communities.
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Help Us Make More Tails Wag!
Your donation brings second chance to dogs in need.
Every donation you make directly impacts the lives of dogs in need. Your support helps us rescue abandoned and mistreated dogs, provide them with medical care, nutritious food, safe shelter, and the love they deserve. With your help, we can continue our mission to give every dog a second chance at a happy, healthy life. Whether it’s a one-time gift or ongoing support, your generosity fuels every tail wag, every healed paw, and every joyful new beginning.
Have questions or want to help a dog? Call us at 9397 3044 — your kindness could change a life today.
Happy Tails, Happy Owners!
Real Stories from Pet Parents Who Trust Us!
At Hairy Hounds Playground, we treat every pet like family! But don’t just take our word for it—hear from pet parents who have experienced the love, care, and dedication we provide.
EXCELLENT Based on 157 reviews paul scottTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Loved the food and people great place Jessica BillimoriaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. So pleased to have this great service nearby, very kind and caring team who really adore dogs. Samantha DixonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I absolutely love this place! As does my pooch who has been attending daycare there since she was a pup. Cannot recommend it highly enough. My pooch is so excited every time she goes and clearly loves Christie and all the carers. I trust Christie and her wonderful team 100%. They are all caring and knowledgeable and it brings me great comfort to know my pooch is being so well looked after. I am very grateful to the many people at Newport Lakes dog park who raved about this place when I got my pooch. And the praise is well-deserved! Chloe TysonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mazie always loves coming to daycare. Great prices and friendly staff. I trust that mazie is in safe hands when she is goes to daycare. Nic KTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Love the everyday photos that get put up for doggy daycare. Wish we lived closer but its worth the early morning drive to take my 2 dogs for the day. They come back happy and exhausted after a good play day. Elizabeth BrunoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I met Christie and the team today and was taken for a tour by Jayden who really knows his stuff. I can say first-hand just how happy all the dogs (and chickens) at the Hairy Hounds Playground are. 😁 There is a real genuineness that comes across with the pets wellness in mind and the primary focus in bringing out the very best in each and every dog. Happy Birthday to Mirella! 🥳 All the staff are wonderful and joined in to make her day extra special today with a yummy morning tea spread which they kindly invited me to partake. To say I was super impressed is an understatement. Christie has the biggest of benevolent hearts with Hairy Hounds charity and fundraising efforts on a global level and all the team doing an amazing job. 🐶 Heidi PetraniTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They do so much for so many ..including ACT dogs in Bali