Shelters & Rescues in Mornington

Looking to adopt, foster, or support local animal welfare in Mornington? Here you’ll find a list of shelters, rescue groups, and adoption centers dedicated to helping animals in your community.

The Community Animal Shelter and Animal Pound is a municipal animal shelter run by the Mornington Peninsula Shire dedicated to caring for lost, abandoned and surrendered animals and helping them find safe, permanent homes. With over 30 years of service, this shelter supports the local community in animal welfare, pet adoption and lost-pet reunification.

🐾 Main services

• Pet adoption and rehoming – The shelter cares for cats and dogs, preparing them for adoption by ensuring they’re vet checked, vaccinated, microchipped, desexed and temperament assessed before being placed in new homes.
• Lost and found support – Helps owners locate and collect pets that have been found and not yet reunited with their families.
• Animal care and welfare – Provides daily care for animals in need, including livestock and pocket pets, while ensuring they are treated with compassion and respect.
• Community engagement – Encourages the public to contact staff by phone or arrange appointments to discuss adoptions, donations, lost pets and surrenders.

🌟 Why it matters

The Mornington Peninsula Community Animal Shelter and Animal Pound plays a vital role in regional animal welfare and responsible pet ownership, offering a compassionate, structured adoption service and support network for animals and their future families.

The shelters and rescue groups in Mornington are working every day to care for animals in need—and they can't do it alone. Whether you choose to adopt, foster, volunteer, or donate, your support helps save lives and build a more compassionate community. Reach out to a local organization today and become part of the change.