The Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge was established in 1979 and celebrated its 40th year in 2019 and rescuing and rehoming over 40,000 cats and dogs in that time! Over 30,000 of those animals have been rescued from the Sunshine Coast local pound. SCARS saves and rehomes approximately 1,000 cats and dogs a year.
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SCARS was one of the first animal rescues recognized as non euthanasia in Australia. We are an independent, non-profit, charitable organisation, and rely on the support of our community, bequests, & donations.

We currently have over 70 animals waiting to be adopted from the shelter or in foster care as well as over 200 in permanent foster homes. All cats and dogs at the SCARS are Vet checked, vaccinated, wormed, desexed and micro chipped prior to being available for adoption to the public.