Shelters & Rescues in New Town

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

Ten Lives Cat Centre is the largest dedicated cat shelter in southern Tasmania. As a voluntary, not-for-profit organisation, Ten Lives works to rescue, care for, rehabilitate and rehome unwanted cats and kittens — while promoting responsible pet ownership and feline welfare.

🐱 What Ten Lives Offers

• Temporary shelter, veterinary care, socialization and rehabilitation for stray, surrendered or feral cats and kittens.
• Adoption program: all cats and kittens available for adoption are health-checked, microchipped, de-wormed, vaccinated and ready for a new home.
• Foster-care program: people can become foster carers, hosting cats/ kittens at home until they are ready for adoption. Support, supplies and vet care are provided.
• Volunteer opportunities and community involvement: there are many volunteer roles available, helping with animal care, adoption support, transport, events, etc.
• Educational outreach: through their “Edu.Cat” program, Ten Lives works with schools to promote responsible cat ownership, welfare, microchipping and wildlife protection.

The shelters and rescue groups in New Town 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.