Last Post Service: National Day for War Animals

Name: Last Post Service: National Day for War Animals
Start: 2026-02-22T06:45:00+11:00
End: 2026-02-22T07:15:00+11:00
Location: Shrine of Remembrance

Schedule

Sun Feb 22 2026 at 06:45 am to 07:15 am

UTC+11:00

Location

Shrine of Remembrance | Melbourne, VI

🐾 Paws and reflect in recognition of the National Day for War Animals, this special Last Post service will pay tribute to the remarkable deeds and sacrifices of animals in times of war.
🐴🐶 Throughout history, animals have served as indispensable assets in various roles, including transport, messengers, protectors, mascots, support animals, and cherished pets. Their vital contributions have left an indelible mark on every conflict involving Australians.
A variety of service animals and their handlers will be in attendance, and the service will conclude with the release of homing pigeons.
Join us with your (leashed) fur friends to honour the contribution of war animals who have given their loyalty and their lives.
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟐 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲,
𝟒.𝟒𝟓𝐩𝐦–𝟓.𝟏𝟓𝐩𝐦,
𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭
https://www.shrine.org.au/war-animal-last-post-service
Prior to the Last Post Service, a theatrical performance telling the story of Sandy, the only Australian war horse to return home from the First World War.
Learn more about this performance here:
https://www.shrine.org.au/told-boys-who-fed-me-apples