Shelters & Rescues in Newtown

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

Cat Protection Society is a dedicated no-kill cat rescue and welfare organisation based in New South Wales, Australia, committed to finding loving, responsible homes for stray, abandoned, and surrendered cats and kittens since 1958.

Key Services & Support:

• 🐱 Adoption Services – Cats and kittens are available for adoption by appointment. All animals are health-checked, desexed, microchipped, vaccinated, flea- and worm-treated before they go to their forever homes.
• ❤️ Adopt-a-Stray Program – Specially discounted desexing, vaccination and microchipping support to help people care for stray cats they’ve bonded with.
• 🐾 Feline Welfare & Education – Practical advice, care factsheets and welfare support for cat owners and the community.
• 🩺 Post-Adoption Support – Guidance on feline health and behaviour after adoption.
• 🐱 Volunteer & Foster Opportunities – Options to help rescue cats through fostering, volunteering, or community engagement.

Relevant Tip for Adopters (The "Indoor Lifestyle" Policy)

The Cat Protection Society of NSW strongly advocates for an indoor-only lifestyle (or indoor with secure outdoor enclosure access) for all their cats. This policy protects cats from road accidents, diseases, and fights, while also protecting local native wildlife.

The shelters and rescue groups in Newtown 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.