Pet adoption and rescue
Start with official shelters, adoption centres and established rescue organisations when looking for a dog or cat to adopt.
Sydney · Yagoona
RSPCA Sydney Adoption Centre
RSPCA NSW
RSPCA NSW's Yagoona shelter and adoption centre provides housing, veterinary care and rehoming for animals in need.
Pets covered: Dog · Cat
Adoption process: Use the official adoption page for the process and current animal information; confirm opening hours before visiting.
201 Rookwood Rd, Yagoona NSW 2199
Verified 2026-08-28
Melbourne · Burwood East
RSPCA Burwood East Adoption Centre
RSPCA Victoria
RSPCA Victoria's Burwood East site has dog, cat and small-animal adoption areas.
Pets covered: Dog · Cat
Adoption process: The official process notes that adoption access differs by location; check before travelling.
3 Burwood Hwy, Burwood East VIC 3151
Verified 2026-08-28
Brisbane · Wacol
RSPCA Brisbane Wacol Adoption Centre
RSPCA Queensland
RSPCA Queensland's Wacol animal-care campus includes an adoption centre.
Pets covered: Dog · Cat
Adoption process: Review the official adoption process and current information, then confirm your visit time.
139 Wacol Station Rd, Wacol QLD 4076
Verified 2026-08-28
Perth · Malaga
RSPCA WA Animal Care Centre
RSPCA Western Australia
RSPCA WA's Malaga animal-care centre includes shelter, fostering and adoption facilities.
Pets covered: Dog · Cat
Adoption process: The official site notes that animals and visiting arrangements can change; check appointments and hours first.
108 Malaga Dr, Malaga WA 6090
Verified 2026-08-28
Adelaide · O'Halloran Hill
RSPCA SA Animal Care Campus
RSPCA South Australia
RSPCA South Australia's O'Halloran Hill animal-care campus offers adoption for dogs, cats and small pets.
Pets covered: Dog · Cat
Adoption process: The official page lists adoption hours; recheck opening times and current information before visiting.
9a Majors Rd, O'Halloran Hill SA 5158
Verified 2026-08-28
Canberra · Weston
RSPCA ACT Shelter
RSPCA ACT
RSPCA ACT's Weston shelter uses an official adoption process to help dogs and cats find suitable homes.
Pets covered: Dog · Cat
Adoption process: The official adoption page shows animals currently in care; confirm animal-viewing hours before visiting.
12 Kirkpatrick St, Weston ACT 2611
Verified 2026-08-28
Hobart · New Town
Ten Lives Cat Centre
Ten Lives
Ten Lives' New Town cat centre provides cat adoption and related care.
Pets covered: Cat
Adoption process: Use the Ten Lives official site for adoption hours and the current process.
12 Selfs Point Rd, New Town TAS 7008
Verified 2026-08-28
Hobart · Risdon Vale
Dogs' Homes of Tasmania Hobart
Dogs' Homes of Tasmania
Dogs' Homes of Tasmania's Hobart shelter cares for and rehomes dogs waiting for adoption.
Pets covered: Dog
Adoption process: The official adoption page describes the process and dogs; current availability is subject to the live page.
101 Scotts Rd, Risdon Vale TAS 7016
Verified 2026-08-28
Darwin · Berrimah
RSPCA Darwin Shelter
RSPCA Darwin Regional Branch
RSPCA Darwin in Berrimah provides rescue, rehabilitation, rehoming and adoption services.
Pets covered: Dog · Cat
Adoption process: The official site provides an adoption entry point; recheck opening hours and current information before visiting.
80 Boulter Rd, Berrimah NT 0828
Verified 2026-08-28