Shelters & Rescues in Shenton Park

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

Cat Haven is one of Western Australia’s largest and most experienced cat welfare organisations, dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming lost, abandoned, stray and neglected cats and kittens. For over six decades, Cat Haven has worked to ensure that every WA cat receives compassionate care and a chance at a loving home.

🐾 Key Services & Programs

• Cat & Kitten Rescue: Actively rescues stray, abandoned and injured animals, including assistance with trapping and safe collection.
• Adoption & Foster Care: Offers both shelter and foster-based adoption pathways to match cats with the right forever home.
• Foster Carer Program: Enables kittens and shy or special-needs cats to recover in volunteer carers’ homes until ready for adoption.
• Lost & Found Support: Helps reunite missing pets with their owners through dedicated online resources.
• Community Services: Includes free emergency cat boarding for people in crisis (e.g., escaping violence or unexpected hospitalisation) and low-cost sterilisation initiatives.
• Volunteer & Shop Support: Volunteers help with daily care, outreach and fundraising; Op Shops in Scarborough and Willetton raise vital funds.

Dogs’ Refuge Home is one of Western Australia’s most established and respected dog rescue organisations, dedicated to saving, caring for and rehoming unwanted, abandoned and neglected dogs. With a long history of compassionate service, this shelter operates with a “no time limit” policy, ensuring every dog stays in care until a loving forever home is found.

🐶 Key Services & Support

• Dog Adoption: A large and varied selection of dogs of all ages waiting for new homes.
• Foster Care: Temporary homes for dogs who need extra care, behavioural support or a quieter environment.
• Lost & Found: Assistance reconnecting lost pets with their owners.
• Surrender Assistance: Support for owners who can no longer care for their dog, including assessment and rehoming.
• Boarding Services: Short-term care for dogs when owners need temporary help.
• Education Programs: Guidance on dog care, training, legal responsibilities and welfare best practices.
• Pet Cemetery: A respectful space for beloved pets.
• Volunteer Opportunities: Roles in dog walking, transport, office support and community events.
• Shop & Support: Fundraising through merchandise, sponsorship and community giving.

🧠 Useful tips for potential adopters

• Visit the shelter often: Dogs’ Refuge Home welcomes visitors daily (11 am – 4 pm) to meet dogs in person before deciding.
• Learn about each dog: Ask about temperament, history and exercise needs to find the right match for your lifestyle.
• Prepare your home: Have essentials ready — bed, toys, bowls, leash/collar and safe spaces — before your dog arrives.
• Consider fostering: If you’re unsure about long-term adoption, fostering helps dogs adjust and boosts their confidence before finding a permanent home.

The shelters and rescue groups in Shenton Park 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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