Pets For Adoption
Dogs, cats, and other animals are available for adoption from the Shepparton Animal Shelter.
Please note: The Shepparton Animal Shelter closes 12 noon on Wednesday 24 December 2025 and will reopen at 10am on Monday 5 January 2026. See operating hours and changed conditions for Council services during this time.
If you wish to apply to adopt an animal, please submit your Adoption Application online and staff will review applications after 5 January 2026.
Animal adoption process
- Read the adoption process information.
- Complete the Animal Adoption Questionnaire form.
- The Shepparton Animal Shelter will contact you to talk about adopting. If the animal is available, an appointment will be made for you to attend the Shepparton Animal Shelter for a 'meet and greet', which can take about 30 minutes.
The Shepparton Animal Shelter is located at 125 Wanganui Road, Shepparton. Phone (03) 5832 9794.
Animals available for adoption
The following animals are looking for their "forever" homes. If you wish to register your interest in adopting a specific animal advertised on this page, please contact the Shepparton Animal Shelter.
KEIVA
Tabby & White Domestic Short Hair
****** ADOPTED 16/12/2025 ********✨ KEIVA (C250970) — Ready for Adoption ✨ Keiva can now be cuddled @Petstock!!!! 1/130 Benalla Road, Shepparton Meet Keiva, a sweet and softly spoken girl with a gentle spirit. She may be a little shy at first, but once she feels safe, her loving nature truly shines. Keiva is the kind of companion who will quietly curl…
KENYA
Black and Grey Mixed Breed
*****ADOPTED 05/12/25***** Meet Kenya! (D250467)🐶💖 This sweet young pup is on the search for her forever family. Kenya is a super loving, playful girl with a heart full of joy and a tail that never stops wagging! ✨ She’s still just a little puppy, so she’ll need some basic training, but she’s very food-motivated 🍖, which makes teaching her new things…
SECRET
Tortoiseshell & White Domestic Short Hair
****** ADOPTED - 19/12/25 ******** 🌟 Meet Secret (C250948) the sweetest mystery you’ll ever unravel! 🌟 Say hello to Secret, a gorgeous tortoiseshell and white short haired queen 👑🐱 who’s ready to find her forever home! With her stunning coat and gentle personality, she’s impossible not to fall in love with. Secret is a certified head scratch enthusiast…
ROGER
Tri Colour Rabbit
****************** ADOPTED - 19/12/25 ***************** 🐰 Meet Roger (L890) A Sweet Bun Ready for a Fresh Start! 🐰 Roger is a handsome tri-colour male rabbit with striking markings and a warm, curious personality. He’s a friendly boy who enjoys attention and is reasonably comfortable being handled, though he can be a bit unsure in new situations. With…
AGAVE
Black Domestic Medium Hair
*********** ADOPTED - 16/12/25 ************* Meet Agave! (C251066) 🌿🐾 Agave is a beautiful black, medium-haired kitten with the softest coat and the sweetest little face. 🖤✨ One of a trio of siblings, he has grown up in a loving foster home with older cats — so he’s wonderfully well-socialised and confident around feline friends. 😺💛 This cheeky little…
CHUNGUS
Black Domestic Medium Hair
************ ADOPTED - 19/12/25 ************ Meet Chungus! (C251068)🖤🐾 Chungus is the third adorable sibling of Agave and Patron — a tiny black fluff ball with a heart full of love and a personality that blossoms more each day. ✨ He may be the more timid of the trio, but Chungus is gaining confidence beautifully. Growing up in foster care with two…
WOMBAT
Grey and White Domestic Short Hair
************** ADOPTED - 17/12/25 ************* Meet Wombat 🐾 (C251240) Wombat is a 6 year 4 month old grey and white Domestic Shorthair with a heart as big as his cuddles and an irresistibly stumpy little tail that makes him extra special. This handsome boy is the definition of a sweetheart. Wombat is loving, gentle, and very affectionate, always…
ASTRA
Tortoiseshell Domestic Medium Hair
************* ADOPTED - 18/12/25 **************** Meet Astra ✨ (C251227) Astra is a 12 week old female Domestic Medium Hair tortoiseshell kitten who is as adorable as she is friendly. With her beautiful patchwork coat and bright, curious eyes, she turns heads wherever she goes. This little girl has a sweet, outgoing personality and loves meeting new…
VENUS
Tabby Tortoiseshell Domestic Medium Hair
***************** ADOPTED - 18/12/25 ************* Meet Venus 💕 (C251225) Venus is a 12-week-old female Domestic Medium Hair tabby tortoiseshell kitten who is as beautiful as she is loving. This super sweet girl is absolutely full of love and adores being around people. Affectionate and gentle, Venus enjoys playtime, cuddles, and following her humans…
FLUFF
White Maltese Shih Tzu
****************** ADOPTED - 18/12/25 ***************** Meet Fluff 🤍 (D250618) Fluff is a 1-year-old Maltese Shih Tzu with a soft, fluffy coat and a gentle, sensitive soul. He’s a very timid little guy who would thrive in a calm, quiet home with patient adults, he’s best suited to households without small children or overly energetic dogs. Fluff is…
CLYDE
Tri Colour Jack Russell Terrier X
*************** ADOPTED - 19/12/25 *************** Meet Clyde 🐾🤎 (D250628) Clyde is a charming 1-year-old tri-colour Jack Russell Terrier mix with a sweet nature and a friendly, easygoing personality. He’s a lovely boy who enjoys the company of other dogs and is polite and social when interacting with them. Clyde shows little interest in cats, so with…
LAMBERT
White Maltese Shih Tzu
************** ADOPTED - 18/12/25 **************** Meet Lambert 🤍🐾 (D250652) Lambert is a sweet 2-year-old male Maltese Shih Tzu with a gentle heart and a charming personality. He’s a loving little dog who enjoys being part of the action and isn’t shy about using his voice to let you know what’s going on! Lambert generally gets along well with other…
Pet Exchange Register (PER)
The PER is an online database that generates a unique source number for individuals or businesses advertising a dog, cat, puppy or kitten for sale or to give away in Victoria. Learn more about the PER.
Council's Pet Exchange Register Source Number is BR101093.
Domestic Animal Business (DAB) Permit Number: 30