RSPCA Mackay

RSPCA Mackay RSPCA Mackay is a non-government, community-based charity dedicated to the protection of animals.

Contact Us:
*Please note, the RSPCA Mackay page is not monitored 24hrs a day, therefore if you have an animal emergency, please phone our 24hr hotline below. Animal Emergencies - phone 1300 852 188 or 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625). RSPCA Mackay Adoption Centre: Strickland Road, Mackay Harbour, Opposite mount basset cemetery. Email [email protected]



Cruelty Complaints – please ca

ll our emergency hotline above; DPI call centre - 3239 3111; or call your local police station. E-mail [email protected] (non-urgent complaints)

Adopt a Pet visit www.rspcaqld.org.au

Lost and Found Animals – phone 1300 363 736 or visit http://www.rspcaqld.org.au/what-we-do/lost-animals or E-mail [email protected]

Shelters – for a list of RSPCA Shelters throughout Queensland visit here:
http://www.rspcaqld.org.au/locations

Vet Advice – The Society is not in a position to provide veterinary advice for privately owned pets. For all queries relating to your pet’s health, please seek the advice of your local vet. General Enquiries - If you have a non-urgent enquiry, please contact us using one of the following methods. E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 07 3426 9999 – RSPCA Qld Call Centre
Fax: 07 3848 1178 – RSPCA Qld state headquarters
Post: RSPCA Qld Inc, Locked Bag 3000, Sumner Park BC QLD 4074

Donation Enquiries - phone 1300 RSPCA1 (1300 777221) or visit https://donate.rspcaqld.org.au/ or E-mail [email protected]

Volunteering Enquiries - Visit http://www.rspcaqld.org.au/volunteer or phone (07) 3426 9999

Employment Opportunities – Visit http://www.rspcaqld.org.au/who-we-are/careers

Hello! My name is Ember but you can call me whatever you like as I am deaf!I am an exceptionally sweet and playful young...
07/01/2026

Hello! My name is Ember but you can call me whatever you like as I am deaf!
I am an exceptionally sweet and playful young girl, and my disability does not impact me at all! I am very responsive to my handlers and know sit, down and place. I have had a rough trot in my short 2 years, I was brought into care as a young puppy as I was not being treated well, I was adopted and not treated the best there either. I was surrendered back to RSPCA with heartworm and am undergoing my treatment for that. I am looking for my absolute forever home, as much as I love the people here at the shelter I would like a home of my own, with a family that truly loves me. I love other dogs and wouldn't mind having a doggy best friend, I do get the silly zoomies sometimes so preferably a home with older kids. Please don't let my deafness turn you away, I am not hard to train it is just a different training tactic. Come to the shelter and meet me and you will see how wonderful I am
Female American Staffy mix 2yrs

https://www.rspcaqld.org.au/adopt/search?AnimalType=0&Shelter=167

07/01/2026

🌟 Super star 🌟
Wilson made his Tv spot last week as pet of the week! Our big boy is still looking for his forever home check him out! 🙌🏻

06/01/2026

Looking for your next binge watch? 🙋‍♀️
For the Love of Pets is now on Netflix ANZ 📺🎉

Follow the incredible journeys of animals rescued, cared for, and rehabilitated by our amazing staff and volunteers - all leading to that magical moment when they meet their forever families 🥰

Lettie is just one of the furry faces you'll meet. Surrendered to us in a disheveled state, Lettie's coat was knotted and matted, the team certainly had their work cut out for them. Get ready to witness Lettie's amazing transformation!

Binge all the rescues, the transformations, and the happy endings… you won’t want to miss a single episode!

ℹ️ Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4bh78mP

🚨 Ticks are a hazard all year round! 🚨Checking your pets daily for ticks can be a life saver. Take the time to check tho...
05/01/2026

🚨 Ticks are a hazard all year round! 🚨
Checking your pets daily for ticks can be a life saver. Take the time to check those ‘hidden’ places like under the collar, between toes and inside their ears 🐱🐶

If you find a tick on your pet, or they start to show symptoms of tick paralysis ACT FAST - Take them to your local vet immediately.

⚠️ If you see any of the following symptoms in your pet, don't delay vet treatment ⚠️
🐾 Vomiting or gagging
🐾 Difficulty breathing
🐾 Dry cough or change in bark or meow
🐾 Unsteady, staggering walk
🐾 Disinterest in food
🐾 Hind leg paralysis

Some cats and dogs do not show the typical hind limb paralysis at first. Initially they may only exhibit a gurgling, choking cough, however their condition will quickly deteriorate.

✅ BE SMART - Protect your pet with tick prevention.

RSPCA QLD recommend and use the Bravecto Australia range. We stock the spot-on and chews range at RSPCA World for Pets 👉 rspcaworldforpets.com.au. Talk to your vet for the best option for your pet.

ℹ️ Know the symptoms and how to look for ticks 👉 rspcaqld.org.au/blog/pet-care/what-you-need-to-know-about-ticks

Did you know we have fish available for adoption? 🐟🐠Dive in and open your heart to a finned friend waiting for a loving ...
02/01/2026

Did you know we have fish available for adoption? 🐟🐠
Dive in and open your heart to a finned friend waiting for a loving home 🏡❤️

Fin, Jaws, Moby and Swimmy are just four of the amazing and colourful fish looking for their forever homes. While their graceful, mesmerising movements bring a soothing presence to any home, they sure do have their own unique, quirky and lovable personalities 🐟🐠

If you think you could provide the perfect home for one of our underwater friends, visit 👉 rspcaqld.org.au/adopt and apply to adopt today! ❤️

Was your pet spooked by the fireworks? 🐶🐱If you've lost your pet or found another in the commotion of New Year celebrati...
01/01/2026

Was your pet spooked by the fireworks? 🐶🐱
If you've lost your pet or found another in the commotion of New Year celebrations, contact the RSPCA Queensland Lost & Found line on 1300 363 736.

🙋‍♀️ Find out more 👉 rspcaqld.org.au/what-we-do/lost-animals

33 adoptions for December! What a great result for the last month of the year! Hopefully it's a trend that 2026 follows!...
31/12/2025

33 adoptions for December! What a great result for the last month of the year! Hopefully it's a trend that 2026 follows! Happy New Year everyone ❤️

🎆 FIREWORKS WARNING! 🎆New Year's Eve means fireworks across the state. Fireworks are bound to be within earshot and may ...
30/12/2025

🎆 FIREWORKS WARNING! 🎆
New Year's Eve means fireworks across the state. Fireworks are bound to be within earshot and may occur multiples times (not just at midnight).

Be prepared and keep your pet safe and happy before you leave the house tonight. Are they secure, comfortable and entertained?

ℹ️ Read our tips to help keep your pet happy and safe 👉 bit.ly/3ET8rFL

🐾 If you find or lose a pet, let our RSPCA Queensland Lost & Found Team know on 1300 363 736 and notify your local council 👉 bit.ly/3WrqQlr

Looking for a paw-some new friend to play hide and squeak with? 🙋‍♀️Look no further - we have 7 adorable mice ready to s...
30/12/2025

Looking for a paw-some new friend to play hide and squeak with? 🙋‍♀️
Look no further - we have 7 adorable mice ready to scamper into your heart and home! 🐭❤️

These Stuart Littles, Mickeys and Jerrys, with their little ears, twitchy whiskers and pint-sized paws, are dreaming of being part of a family. And as they are social creatures, would love to go on the adventure with one of their friends - after all, twice the mice is twice as nice!

With big personalities packed into tiny frames, these interactive little critters are bursting with curiosity, intelligence, and endless love to give. Ready to bring some squeaky joy into your life?

Today's a mice day to adopt some mighty mice, head to 👉 rspcaqld.org.au and apply to adopt! 🏡

Scaly Joe wants to know why we’re doing “new year, new me” when he’s still on “leftovers, same me”?
30/12/2025

Scaly Joe wants to know why we’re doing “new year, new me” when he’s still on “leftovers, same me”?

Can we have a new home in the new year? We didn't get one for Christmas but we are still hoping and waiting for a family...
30/12/2025

Can we have a new home in the new year? We didn't get one for Christmas but we are still hoping and waiting for a family to love!

29/12/2025

Cheeky echidna is back on his feet 🦔❤️
Rescued from the side of the road, Wrecker had a fractured leg, a sore beak and cuts on his body after a suspected car strike.

While surgery wasn't necessary, Wrecker did need some pain relief, rest, and expert care to heal before he was ready to go back to the wild.

While recovering, true to his name, he kept his wildlife carer Bev busy by causing plenty of cheeky mischief!

Thanks to our dedicated wildlife vets and carers, Wrecker has now recovered and is now back in the wild where he belongs ❤️

🚑 Wrecker is just one of over 27,000 native animals we see every year... and why we need your support.

Our dedicated wildlife and rescue teams work around the clock to save vulnerable and endangered animals. Their crucial work to save our precious wildlife is only possible thanks to community support and generous donations.

ℹ️ Find out more 👉 bit.ly/496sWyQ

Ready to add to your flock? 🐔Our delightful chickens are clucking for a fresh start and a cosy new coop to call home 🏡Wi...
28/12/2025

Ready to add to your flock? 🐔
Our delightful chickens are clucking for a fresh start and a cosy new coop to call home 🏡

With curious minds, busy feet, and plenty of egg-stra charm, they’ll keep your backyard lively and full of personality.

If you’ve been thinking about expanding your flock, now’s the perfect time to welcome some truly hen-tastic new friends 👉 rspcaqld.org.au/adopt

☀️ HOT TIPS for keeping cool in Summer ☀️It's hot and only going to get hotter, so let's make sure we keep our furry fri...
26/12/2025

☀️ HOT TIPS for keeping cool in Summer ☀️
It's hot and only going to get hotter, so let's make sure we keep our furry friends cool with these simple tips 👇

🐶🐱🐹 For domestic pets:
🏡 Check they have ample shade and ventilation all day (remember, the sun moves throughout the day - what's shady in the morning won't be shady at midday or in the afternoon).
💧 Ensure you pet has plenty of access to cool water, in multiple bowls incase one tips over
🌅 Keep your pet walks to sunrise and sunset, if the ground is too hot for you it's too hot for your pet!
🚗 Never leave your dog in a car (a cracked window makes little difference to the temperature) or on a hot ute tray
😎 Add pet appropriate cooling enrichment to their day from frozen pupsicles to a wet towel for them to lie on in a cool and shady spot.
ℹ️ More tips to keep your pet cool 👉 bit.ly/48454dL

🐨 Don’t forget our wildlife!
💧 Provide a shallow bowl of water with climbing sticks and/or rocks in a safe place free from potential predators
ℹ️ More tips to help wildlife 👉 bit.ly/3t45L7A

☎️ If you see an animal in distress contact our Animal Emergency Hotline on 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625).

Stay safe and cool this summer 🌞

🐍 Have you been looking for a spicy noodle? 🦎🐢 Maybe a blue tongue or turtle is more up your alley?We currently have 7 s...
26/12/2025

🐍 Have you been looking for a spicy noodle? 🦎🐢 Maybe a blue tongue or turtle is more up your alley?
We currently have 7 snakes, and 4 dragons in care looking for their forever homes.

See their profiles online and apply to adopt today 👉 rspcaqld.org.au/adopt

❗ Don’t forget your recreational wildlife license and enclosure details.

Merry Christmas Mackay community thank you for the donations this year our dogs and cats are so grateful and so are we h...
25/12/2025

Merry Christmas Mackay community thank you for the donations this year our dogs and cats are so grateful and so are we have a great day everyone 🙌🏻🐶🐱🎅🏻

Merry Christmas from RSPCA QLD 🎅🎄We might be closed across the state until December 27th, but our pets in care will be r...
24/12/2025

Merry Christmas from RSPCA QLD 🎅🎄
We might be closed across the state until December 27th, but our pets in care will be receiving Christmas treats, pats and lots of love from some seriously dedicated staff and volunteers.

While our animals in care receive their own little Christmas miracle, we hope you do too ❤️

Thank you very much Nate! He received a voucher from his work and instead of spending it on himself he brought in bags o...
24/12/2025

Thank you very much Nate! He received a voucher from his work and instead of spending it on himself he brought in bags of toys, dog and cat food. We hope to have him as a volunteer in the new year!
We are always in need of treats, toys, treat pouches, wet food, bones, collars and leads, medicated shampoos and anything you can donate is very much appreciated!

Christmas is TOMORROW! 🎅🎄As you polish off the last chocolates in your advent calendar, your fridge is probably starting...
23/12/2025

Christmas is TOMORROW! 🎅🎄
As you polish off the last chocolates in your advent calendar, your fridge is probably starting to fill with all sorts of wonderful foods ready for a festive feast 🎅🍽️

As much as we want to treat our pets too, it’s important to understand what delicious bits they can and can’t enjoy with us these holidays 🐶🐱

ℹ️ For more tips on celebrating holidays with pets the right way👉 bit.ly/41hlNHV

Patiently waiting for their forever families ❤️Today, we're shining the light on our pets in foster care 🐱🐶Foster Care c...
23/12/2025

Patiently waiting for their forever families ❤️
Today, we're shining the light on our pets in foster care 🐱🐶

Foster Care can be a life-line, providing temporary homes to animals in need of a helping hand who are recovering from surgery or medical conditions, undergoing rehabilitation or even just spending time out of the shelter. Foster care offers them a safe haven to heal and prepare for their forever families 🥰

So, if you’re looking to adopt, why not consider our foster care friends today and give them the forever home they truly deserve 👉 rspcaqld.org.au 🏡❤️

Stuck for Christmas gift ideas? 🤔🎁We have the purrfect gift for animal lovers...Sponsoring an animal in need! 👉 bit.ly/4...
22/12/2025

Stuck for Christmas gift ideas? 🤔🎁
We have the purrfect gift for animal lovers...

Sponsoring an animal in need! 👉 bit.ly/4pSUzCp

Your loved one will receive a gift card notifying them of your kind donation on their behalf, as well as the face of the animal they will be a Guardian Angel of this Christmas.

🎁 Purchase a gift card today 👉 bit.ly/3KCBipH

Wow! Amazing Christmas donation from this event that MECC Mackay held over the weekend Mackay shelter could not thank yo...
22/12/2025

Wow! Amazing Christmas donation from this event that MECC Mackay held over the weekend Mackay shelter could not thank you enough and thank you to the mackay community 🐶🫶🏻🐱
Merry Christmas 🎄

A very special Christmas visit 🐾🎄RSPCA Ambassador Jessica Stafford-Ewing stopped by ahead of Christmas to spend some qua...
21/12/2025

A very special Christmas visit 🐾🎄
RSPCA Ambassador Jessica Stafford-Ewing stopped by ahead of Christmas to spend some quality time with some very deserving furry (and feathered!) friends who will be spending the festive season in our care.

😇 Become a Guardian Angel like Jess this Christmas 👉 bit.ly/4p1aCNM

There were cuddles with sweet Papa Joe, the furry feline, Nugget, the curious guinea pig, and two charming chickens, and tail wags with Patches, the ever-enthusiastic tripod. Actress and presenter Jess even helped Patches open her Christmas stocking, making her day extra special ❤️🎅

While moments like these bring so much joy, many animals won’t have a home to call their own on Christmas Day. You can help change that.

Your donation will help cover the cost of vet care and provide shelter and love for animals like Patches, Papa Joe, and Nugget, and so many others relying on us this festive season.

Every gift makes a difference. Thank you for helping us give animals the care and love they deserve this Christmas ❤️🐶🐱

🎁 Make a kind donation today and be a Guardian Angel for pets in care 👉 bit.ly/3KP6p1A

We Need YOU! 🫵Ever wondered if you have the power to change lives? We're here to tell you, you do! Your unique skills, c...
20/12/2025

We Need YOU! 🫵
Ever wondered if you have the power to change lives? We're here to tell you, you do! Your unique skills, compassion, and dedication can make a lasting impact to animals in need!🐱🐶

If you're 16+, sign up to volunteer today! See our available positions below 👇

💗 URGENT ROLES
📌 Animal Care Assistants (Cairns, Gympie) - bit.ly/3BLiDBr
📌 Community Crew ( Logan, Moreton Bay) - bit.ly/4myyhVo
📌 Op Shop Assistant (all locations) - bit.ly/3EYDpMP
📌 Rescue Unit Drivers (Wacol, Toowoomba) - bit.ly/3DcgTOB

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See positions available at our locations:
🐾Brisbane, Wacol: bit.ly/3eTjK8H
🐾Bundaberg: bit.ly/2W9UZeS
🐾Cairns: bit.ly/3AUteGq
🐾Dakabin: bit.ly/43N4uyU
🐾Eumundi: bit.ly/3D1T39f
🐾Gympie: bit.ly/3N6lo4h
🐾Mackay: bit.ly/3z6ehjW
🐾Rockhampton: bit.ly/2Wiyq8l
🐾Toowoomba: bit.ly/43VnDhw
🐾Townsville: bit.ly/30NuVIS

RSPCA OP-SHOP WINS WITH RECYCLING TRIFECTA!! The Saturday 5th April 2025 saw to official opening of the RSPCA op-shop h...
20/12/2025

RSPCA OP-SHOP WINS WITH RECYCLING TRIFECTA!!

The Saturday 5th April 2025 saw to official opening of the RSPCA op-shop here in Mackay. 🙌🏻♻️
As I remember it was a beautiful sunny day a great day to celebrate with the Mackay community. With a sausage sizzle, face painting for the kids and a carnival like atmosphere setting the mood for the event.

Since opening, the RSPCA op-shop has grown a cult like following of generous locals who donate incredible preloved treasures every week. Unlike most other op-shops that import items from other states to build up stock, the Mackay community continue to be very engaged and supportive supplying the Mackay shop with a fantastic variety and volume of items.

Shop manager Emma Jenkins, brings a wealth of experience to the RSPCA shop, coming from a highly successful retail background with many years spent working in the Mackay community. Her local knowledge, industry experience has helped shape the shop into vibrant community driven space.
“I’m delighted to continue serving the Mackay community, even though it’s thru a different portal, being able to connect with locals support sustainability and help animals in need makes this role truly rewarding” Says Emma. Supported by some wonderful local volunteers the shop is a busy hive of activity. To complete the re-purpose, re-home, recycle trifecta, the shop has now joined the Containers for Change initiative.

Rob Hobbs RSPCA advocate for Containers for Change here in Mackay says “it’s a no brainer that we now include this initiative to the retail space completing the recycling circle. It also makes donating containers a little easier for the community with another location for dropping off their containers.
On behalf of all the Mackay RSPCA and op-shop staff and volunteers we would like to thank the Mackay community for their ongoing support- you efforts go a long way in supporting animals in need. 🐶🫶🏻🐱

Adopted 🥰
20/12/2025

Adopted 🥰

This Christmas, Patches will spend her 169th day in our care 💔She’s waited and hoped for a family of her own, watching f...
19/12/2025

This Christmas, Patches will spend her 169th day in our care 💔
She’s waited and hoped for a family of her own, watching friend after friend leave for loving homes, while she remains behind.

No animal should feel forgotten, especially at Christmas.

You can be the reason Patches, and others like her, know love, comfort, and care this holiday season. Become an RSPCA Guardian Angel and make a difference in their lives.

😇 Become an RSPCA Guardian Angel today by donating yourself, or on behalf of a loved one 👉 bit.ly/4j5Skt5

🏡 Can you give Patches a forever home? See her profile and adopt today 👉 rspcaqld.org.au/adopt/search/animaldetails?AnimalId=1016765

19/12/2025

Clear your weekend plans- Season 2 of For the Love of Pets is now on Netflix ANZ 📺🎉

Follow the incredible journeys of animals finding hope and homes, and the dedicated humans behind every wag and purr 🐱🐶

Over 42,000 animals cared for each year. Countless lives changed. One powerful series.

Dougie is just one of those stories. With an ulcer so deep he is at risk of losing his eye, Dougie needs urgent treatment. With a lot of TLC our team work to give Dougie the second chance he deserves.

ℹ️ Find out more 👉 bit.ly/48N1Iyw

❤️ Rescue is our favourite breed and these guys are no exception! ❤️Some haven’t yet found their forever families while ...
18/12/2025

❤️ Rescue is our favourite breed and these guys are no exception! ❤️
Some haven’t yet found their forever families while others have only recently arrived, but these dashing dogs and cute-as-pie cats are all ready to start their Tail of Honour! 🐱🐶

Rescue a rescue today, visit 👉 rspcaqld.org.au/adopt

From heartbreak to hope 🐾💔When we received a call about 4-year-old Benji and his fursibling Mimi, it was clear they desp...
17/12/2025

From heartbreak to hope 🐾💔
When we received a call about 4-year-old Benji and his fursibling Mimi, it was clear they desperately needed help. Benji’s little body was tightly wrapped in painful mats, and his nails had grown so long that even walking hurt. Without being able to receive the care they needed, they were surrendered into our care.

This festive season, animals just like Benji and Mimi are arriving on our doorstep, frightened and needing urgent care. Your kindness can be the lifeline they're waiting for 👉 bit.ly/44vCMcj

The moment they arrived our team got straight to work. Benji's small body was gently freed from 200g of matted fur and his extremely long nails clipped so he could walk comfortably again.

And his fursister Mimi, a sweet Cavalier King Charles cross, received grooming, cuddles and the gentle reassurance she desperately needed.

With patience, comfort, and love, these two slowly blossomed.

❤️ Today, Benji and Mimi are thriving in new families who adore them - a future they might never have found without Guardian Angels like you.

This Christmas, you can help transform the lives of animals who have nowhere else to turn.

😇 Become an RSPCA Guardian Angel by donating today and help change the lives of animals in need 👉 bit.ly/49gTD5e

Looking for an unforgettable experience for animal-loving kids? 🙋‍♀️School holidays just got a whole lot more pawsome! 🐶...
15/12/2025

Looking for an unforgettable experience for animal-loving kids? 🙋‍♀️
School holidays just got a whole lot more pawsome! 🐶🐱

Our RSPCA School Holiday Program gives kids and teens the chance to get up close and personal with animals, roll up their sleeves for hands-on care, and discover what it takes to champion animal welfare.

👧 For ages 10–15
🐾 Range of programs available
📌 Based at our RSPCA Brisbane Animal Care Campus
⚡ Limited spots available, don’t miss out!

Make these holidays fur-tastic 👉 bit.ly/4iWxYTm

🙋‍♀️ We're Hiring 🐶🐱Have a certain set of skills and a passion for changing lives? Join the team at RSPCA QLD and apply ...
14/12/2025

🙋‍♀️ We're Hiring 🐶🐱
Have a certain set of skills and a passion for changing lives? Join the team at RSPCA QLD and apply online today.

See our available positions below 👇
👮‍♀️ Inspectorate Team Leader - North Qld
🐨 Wildlife & Rescue Receptionist - Wacol
👩‍⚕️ Veterinarians - Wacol, Dakabin & Toowoomba
🩺 Veterinary Nurse - Wacol, Dakabin

To apply, head to seek.com.au/RSPCA-Queensland-jobs today!⁣

They’re ready to start their Tail of Honour! 🐱🐶From playful pups and curious kittens to gentle giants and golden oldies,...
12/12/2025

They’re ready to start their Tail of Honour! 🐱🐶
From playful pups and curious kittens to gentle giants and golden oldies, they’re all ready to fill your life with love and companionship 🥰

Are you ready to find your new best friend? See their profiles and apply to adopt today 👉 rspcaqld.org.au/adopt

Say hello to Bug 👋This handsome gentleman is on the hunt for a lap to call his very own! Could Bug be the one you're loo...
11/12/2025

Say hello to Bug 👋
This handsome gentleman is on the hunt for a lap to call his very own! Could Bug be the one you're looking for? He sure does tick all the right boxes 😻

✅ Fashionista - just look at his bowtie!
✅ Loves gentle pats
✅ Excellent biscuit maker
✅ Loves his cat trees and hidey holes
✅ Chicken treats are the way to his heart

Is fashionable Bug the furry feline for you? See his profile online 👉 https://www.rspcaqld.org.au/adopt/search/animaldetails?AnimalId=1024793 and start your honourable tail today! 🏡

AID: 1524421
In foster care near RSPCA Brisbane, Wacol

Address

Strickland Road
Mackay, QLD
4740

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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