Open Hours/Info

Animal Shelter

Open hours:

Thursdays & Fridays: 11am-3pm

Saturdays: 10am-3pm

*** Closed on public holidays ***

As of August 2024, Alice Springs Town Council began providing animal shelter services for the benefit of our community.

Lost a dog or cat?

If you’ve lost your dog or cat and want to see if it’s at the shelter you can email a photo of your lost pet to animalshelter@​astc.​nt.​gov.​au with your name and contact information. A member of our Shelter Team will then contact you if the animal is at the Shelter. 

Found a dog or cat?

Call the Ranger Unit on (08) 8950 0500 to organise collection. If you wish to drop it off at the Animal Shelter, please call (08) 7902 1100 prior to arriving.

Report

Want to adopt a pet?

If you’re looking for a furever friend, you can visit us during our opening hours listed above. We have a wide variety of cats and dogs that are looking for loving homes. 

Adopt a pet

Does your pet need temporary boarding?

Alice Springs Town Council Animal Shelter offers temporary boarding services for pets. Learn more here or see our current prices on our fees page.

Pet Boarding

Contact Details

Address: Len Kittle Drive, Alice Springs
Contact Number: (08) 7902 1100
Email Address: animalshelter@​astc.​nt.​gov.​au