Lithgow Animal Shelter

Lithgow Animal Shelter is located at 68 Geordie Street, Lithgow.  

Pets available for adoption

Please click the following link to see animals available for adoption. 

 

Lithgow City Council’s Rehoming Organisation Number is R251000163. 

Interested in Adopting an animal?

Complete this form to register your interest in adopting an animal from the shelter

 

Drop boxes closing permanently from 17 October 2026

From 17 October 2026, our after-hours animal drop boxes will be permanently closed.

This decision has been driven by the significant ongoing staff safety, animal welfare and biohazard concerns associated with unsupervised after-hours drop-offs.

So, what should you do if you find a stray animal after hours?

Dogs

If you find a stray dog after hours, please contact Councils after hours contact number on (02) 6354 9999.

Cats

If you are able to safely contain a stray cat overnight, please keep them somewhere safe, secure and weather-protected and contact your local animal shelter during the next business day for advice.

If the cat has been caught in a humane trap, the trap can be kept somewhere secure and protected overnight while you wait to contact the shelter.

Injured or sick animals

If an animal is injured, seriously unwell or appears to be suffering, please take them to the nearest open veterinary clinic for urgent assessment and treatment.

Please don't leave an injured or suffering animal without veterinary attention.

Thank you for helping us keep both animals and staff safe as we move to safer after-hours arrangements.

If you're ever unsure what to do with a stray animal, please contact the shelter during opening hours for advice.