Dog charities & rescue
Australia has many people and organisations giving dogs a second chance. Find a shelter or rescue to adopt from or foster for, or a charity to donate to or volunteer with.
Australia-wide
- CharityRSPCA AustraliaAustralia’s best-known animal welfare charity. Each state and territory RSPCA runs its own shelters and adoption centres, all searchable from one adoption page.Visit website
- CharityPetRescueA national adoption website and rescue directory connecting thousands of registered shelters and rescue groups with people looking to adopt.Visit website
- CharityGuide Dogs AustraliaTrains guide dogs and provides mobility services for people who are blind or have low vision, with state-based organisations around the country.Visit website
- CharityAssistance Dogs AustraliaTrains and places assistance dogs with people living with disability and other conditions, giving them more independence.Visit website
- CharityOscar’s LawA campaigning charity working to end puppy farming and push for better breeding laws and more adoption.Visit website
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