Euthanasia rates 'too high' in Melbourne Lost Dogs Home

The high euthanasia rate at Melbourne's Lost Dogs' Home has not been explained, a new report shows.

An investigation into the treatment of animals, ordered by the state government, has been unable to account for the factors leading to the euthanasia of dogs and cats in its care.

As a result, the Lost Dogs' Home will now be required to improve record keeping on the breakdown of euthanasia statistics.

Tipped off by members of the public, the investigation also centred on the state of animal accommodation, as well as identifying owners of lost animals before they are euthanised.

The Lost Dogs' Home has agreed to report to the Minister for Agriculture, Jaala Pulford, twice a year on the reasons for euthanasia during the next three years.

Ms Pulford said the government would ensure all issues raised in the report were addressed.

"The Andrews Labor government will not tolerate animal cruelty - that's why we acted immediately to investigate these allegations," she said in a statement.

While overall euthanasia rates have declined, she says the management and reporting of euthanasia at the Lost Dogs' Home needed to improve.

The Lost Dogs' Home says new procedures have been implemented at the organisation, after an internal review.

Among the initiatives is a $250,000 funding injection for facilities and infrastructure, a behaviour rehabilitation program for dogs and the appointment of a rescue co-ordinator, with a new chief executive also to be announced.

Two senior staff at the Lost Dogs' Home were sacked earlier this month, but the organisation says their dismissals were not linked to the investigation.

"The new CEO will work closely with the revised board and the senior management team to deliver a new direction and era for the organisation," a statement released on Sunday said.