Animal shelters

Brisbane City Council has two animal shelters that house homeless, lost or abandoned animals. Council's animal shelters provide a safe environment for lost cats, dogs and other animals.

From 3 October 2011, animal welfare organisation, The Lost Dogs' Home (The Home), has been engaged to administer the animal shelters.  Since 1910, The Home has been a 'voice' for animals without owners.  It has been a pioneer for fair animal laws and continues to work towards reducing the number of lost, abandoned and stray cats and dogs.

The Home is currently managing pound and animal shelters services on behalf of 22 local government agencies, including Brisbane City Council.  It is committed to providing high quality services for the ratepayers and residents of Brisbane, as well as visitors to the city.

You can search online to check the dogs or cats available for adoption from Council's animal shelters. Check back in a few days if you can't find the pet of your choice.

Northside

Warra Animal Shelter

Address	Opening days	Opening times
523 Telegraph Road Bracken Ridge	Monday to Friday	8am - 5.30pm
	Saturdays	9am - 3.30pm
	Sundays	9am - 12pm
	All public holidays except ANZAC Day, Good Friday and Christmas Day	9am - 12pm
	ANZAC Day (observed on weekdays)	1pm - 5.30pm
	Closed Good Friday and Christmas day

Warra adoption hours

Warra adoption hours
Monday to Friday	9am - 4.30pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm
Sunday	9am - 12pm

Southside

Willawong Animal Shelter

Address	Opening hours	Opening times
501 Gooderham Road Willawong	Monday to Friday	8am - 5.30pm
	Saturdays	9am - 3.30pm
	Sunday	9am - 12pm
	All public holidays except ANZAC Day, Good Friday and Christmas Day	9am - 12pm
	ANZAC Day (observed on weekdays)	1pm - 5.30pm
	Closed Good Friday and Christmas day

Willawong adoption hours

Willawong adoption hours
Monday to Friday	9am - 4.30pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm
Sunday	9am - 12pm