Shelters & Rescues in Canberra

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

Perfect Pets is a free, community-based digital platform that connects pet lovers with fully verified breeders, rescue groups, and reputable pet service providers across Australia.

The RSPCA ACT is a dedicated, community-based charity committed to improving animal welfare in the Australian Capital Territory. Its comprehensive mission includes rescuing and rehabilitating animals, enforcing cruelty prevention laws through its inspectorate, operating animal care and adoption facilities, and delivering public education and advocacy programs.

ACT Wildlife is the only multi-species wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and release organisation operating in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Staffed entirely by volunteers, the nonprofit group provides critical 24/7 support for injured, orphaned, or sick native animals found across Canberra and surrounding areas.

The ACT Government’s Pets & Wildlife Services, managed through Transport Canberra & City Services (TCCS), offer a range of essential support for both domestic pets and native wildlife across the Australian Capital Territory

Animal Liberation ACT (ALACT) is a grassroots, volunteer-driven animal rights organisation based in Canberra.

The shelters and rescue groups in Canberra work tirelessly every day to provide a sanctuary for animals in need, but they can't do it alone. Whether you choose a pet adoption to find your new best friend or decide to foster, volunteer, or donate, your support is vital to saving lives and building a more compassionate community.

If you are looking for your perfect match, visiting a local adoption center is the best way to start your journey. For those dealing with stray or lost animals, it is also important to coordinate with animal control Canberra services to ensure every pet is kept safe and accounted for. Reach out to a local organization today and become part of the change.