Shelters & Rescues in Maddington

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

The City of Gosnells Animal Impound Management Facility in Maddington serves as a municipal shelter where dogs (and on occasion other animals) are temporarily housed when impounded or found stray within the city boundaries.

Key Services Offered

• Stray Animal Impoundment: Safely housing dogs and cats collected by local rangers to ensure public safety and animal protection.
• Reunification Programs: Utilizing microchip scans and council registration records to trace and notify owners of lost pets.
• Animal Holding & Care: Providing basic shelter, food, and care for impounded animals during their statutory holding period.
• Rescue and Rehoming Partnerships: Working in tandem with registered animal rescue organizations to find alternative placement or adoption opportunities for unclaimed pets that pass temperament assessments.

Adoption Tip for Users

In Western Australia, under the Cat Act and Dog Act, council pounds have a limited statutory holding period (often 7 days for microchipped pets and as little as 72 hours for unregistered/un-microchipped animals) before they become the property of the council.

The City of Gosnells Pound maintains an updated online registry of animals currently impounded on their website. If you are looking to rescue an animal directly from a pound, or if you have lost a pet, check their municipal listings daily. Adopting directly from a council or through their rescue partners means you are giving an animal a crucial second chance right at the entry point of the shelter system.

The shelters and rescue groups in Maddington 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.
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