Shelters & Rescues in Alice Springs

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

Alice Springs Animal Shelter — run by Alice Springs Town Council — provides shelter, care and rehoming services for lost, stray, and surrendered cats and dogs in the municipality.

🐶🐱 What the Shelter offers

1. Registration and collection of lost or stray cats and dogs — anyone who finds an animal can contact the shelter or the Council’s Ranger Unit for pick-up.
2. Opportunity to reclaim a lost pet — if your pet is missing, you can email a photo to the shelter; staff will contact you if the animal is there.
3. Adoption program — a selection of dogs and cats marked as available for adoption; if you are seeking a new pet you can visit the shelter during its opening hours.
4. Temporary boarding services — in some cases the shelter offers short-term boarding for pets, for example if their owner needs help temporarily.

The shelters and rescue groups in Alice Springs 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.