A loving and caring temporary home for vulnerable animals
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 promote, support and facilitate animal adoptions. We also have cats and kittens available for adoption at our Stepney headquarters, on Adelaide’s east side. See all our animals currently available for adoption here.
Please note that we do not currently offer veterinary and behavioural services to the general public.
RSPCA Lonsdale Shelter
Located just south of Adelaide, RSPCA Lonsdale Shelter is our largest animal shelter in South Australia. We offer a full range of adoption services, a pet retail shop and dog and cat boarding. We also offer student placements and volunteer opportunities, and run an extensive foster care program from this site.
Address
Our Lonsdale shelter is located at 25 Meyer Road, Lonsdale.
Opening hours
10am – 4pm: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
10am – 2pm: Weekends and public holidays
CLOSED: Tuesdays, Christmas Day and Good Friday.
Contact
1300 4 777 22 (during opening hours)
RSPCA Stepney Headquarters
Our Stepney headquarters, located on Adelaide’s east side, offers cats and kittens for adoption from Tuesdays to Fridays. We also have a pet retail shop on-site and plenty of volunteer opportunities.
Address
Our Stepney headquarters is located at 16 Nelson Street, Stepney.
Opening hours
9am – 5pm: Weekdays
CLOSED: Weekends, Christmas Day and Good Friday.
Contact
1300 4 777 22 (during opening hours)
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
9.30am – 5pm: Monday to Friday
9am – 12pm: Saturdays and public holidays
CLOSED: Sundays, Good Friday and Christmas Day
Contact
(08) 8682 3016 (during opening hours)
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
12pm – 4pm: Monday to Friday
10am – 12pm: Saturday & Public Holidays
CLOSED: Sundays, Good Friday and Christmas Day
Contact
(08) 8644 0172 (during opening hours)
