About the Animal Shelter

The Sutherland Shire Council Animal Shelter is the local shelter facility for two Sydney council areas: Sutherland Shire Council and City of Sydney Council. Our facility located at Taren Point, is built to house dogs and cats whilst they wait for their owners or to be adopted. 

As a council shelter, we are the main point of call for lost and found dogs and cats. We assist members of the public in locating their lost animals, while also reuniting animals, that have been found, with their owners.

We assist the public and vets with information regarding responsible pet ownership and facilitate understanding of companion animals in relation to the law.

- Animal microchipping and registration

-  Lost and found pets

 - Companion Animals Act 1998

- Companion Animals Regulation 2008

Events 

The Animal Shelter have some exciting events coming up that you and your family are welcome to attend.  For more search council website for the relevant event or contact the Animal Shelter:

Dogs in the Park - 7 July - Don Lucas Reserve, Cronulla - 9.30am to 3.30pm

The Animal Shelter will hold a stall at this event so feel free to stop in to say hello. 

Read to the Cats - 9 July 2019 / 27 July 2019 / 8 October 2019 / 19 October 2019 - Animal Shelter

Book in to visit the animal shelter and read to the cats. Take some time out to enjoy reading while helping socialise the shelter cats. The rhythmic sound of your voice reading, calms the kittens and helps to strengthen the human-feline bond.

Dog Education & Safety - Presentation to kids - 12 July 2019 - Miranda Library

Visit Miranda Library for a fun presentation to kids and parents, during school holidays, teaching them about dog interaction and safety.

Animal Shelter Open Day - Date TBA - Animal Shelter

The day will be filled with lots of fun and educational family activities such as dog training demonstrations, face painting, sausage sizzle and great tips from our pet educators and animal rescuers on animal safety and more. You will also be able to take a tour of the shelter, pat some dogs or cuddle some kittens and possibly adopt a pet!

Volunteer 

Did you know you can volunteer at the animal shelter.

Volunteers are greatly appreciated and contribute to the health and well being of the animals at council's Animal Shelter.  We are always on the lookout for more people willing to help.