A loving and caring place for animals in need.

Our three shelters across South Australia – at Lonsdale (just south of Adelaide), Port Lincoln and Whyalla – care for thousands of injured, neglected, sick, surrendered and unwanted animals each year. Our shelters are a haven for animals that have been abandoned, lost, surrendered or have been victims of cruelty or neglect.

All RSPCA South Australia shelters support and facilitate animal adoptions. You can see all our animals currently available for adoption here.

Please note that we do not offer veterinary and behavioural services to the general public.

If you wish to donate items to our shelters, you can find a full list of items we can and can’t accept here. Donations can be made at any of our shelter locations, op shops and head office.

Thank you!

RSPCA South Australia's Lonsdale shelter

RSPCA Lonsdale Shelter

Located just south of Adelaide, our Lonsdale Shelter is the largest animal shelter in South Australia. From here, we offer a full range of adoption services. We also offer student placements and volunteer opportunities, and run an extensive foster care program from this site. There is also a pet retail shop on-site that stocks food, treats, toys, etc.

Address

Our Lonsdale shelter is located at 25 Meyer Road, Lonsdale.

Opening hours

CLOSED: Mondays and Tuesdays
10am – 4pm: Wednesdays – Fridays
10am – 3pm: Weekends 

Closed: Good Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

Contact

1300 477 722 (during opening hours)

RSPCA Port Lincoln shelter

RSPCA Port Lincoln Animal Care Centre

Located on the Eyre Peninsula, our Port Lincoln Animal Care Centre is a regional hub servicing surrounding areas. We offer adoption services, cat boarding, and a pet retail shop on-site. We also run student placements, volunteer opportunities and a foster care program here.

Address

Our Port Lincoln Animal Care Centre is located at 22 Windsor Avenue, Port Lincoln.

Opening hours

Please note: All potential adopters are required to book an appointment, please phone: (08) 8682 3016.

10.00am – 4.00pm: Monday to Friday
CLOSED: Weekends and public holidays

Contact

(08) 8682 3016 (during opening hours)
[email protected]

RSPCA Whyalla Shelter

Located on the Eyre Peninsula’s east coast, our Whyalla Shelter is a regional hub servicing surrounding areas. We offer adoption services, dog and cat boarding, and a pet retail shop on-site. We also run volunteer opportunities and a foster care program here.

Address

Our Whyalla shelter is located at 7 Cook Street, Whyalla Norrie.

Opening hours

Please note: All potential adopters are required to book an appointment, please phone (08) 8644 0172.

12:00pm – 4:00pm: Monday to Friday
10:00am – 12:00pm: Saturdays and public holidays
CLOSED: Public holidays

Contact

(08) 8644 0172 (during opening hours)
[email protected]