Shelters & Rescues in Townsville

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

Michelle’s Ark Animal Rescue Inc is a registered not-for-profit animal sanctuary founded in 2013 and located on a spacious 80-acre property in Oak Valley, near Townsville in Queensland. The organisation’s mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome unwanted, abused or neglected animals, offering them a safe environment and a second chance at life.

The shelters and rescue groups in Townsville 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.