Get a life: get a dog.

Had a clean-up the other day. Packed up a large bag of blankets and towels and dropped them into the Lost Dogs' Home.

Checked out the dogs while I was there. I swear some of the dogs were talking to me - with their eyes, their expressions and their whines; desperate to have a home. Some of them have given up on humans and just lie in the corner and ignore you.

Beagles, Pomeranians, German Shepherds, a Brittany, lots of Kelpies and mixed breeds, a few scary looking pit bulls and two beautiful Collies among others.

Want a dog? Go fetch. The Lost Dogs' Home. 2 Gracie Street, North Melbourne.