Animal Rescue Tablelands Inc: Established since July 18, 2012, we have been the lifeline for countless animals in Mareeba and surrounds. We’re a privately run, volunteer-based organization with one unwavering mission: to give unwanted, abused, neglected, and owner-surrendered animals a second chance at life.

As the only no-kill rescue organization in Mareeba, we fight tirelessly to rehabilitate animals who, without us, would face a grim fate in pounds, refuges and shelters.

Our rescues are treated with love, compassion, and the care they deserve. No animal ever leaves our care until they’ve received all necessary vet work, including desexing and routine vet checks. Every life we save comes at a cost, but we remain steadfast in our promise to protect and care for them, relying entirely on donations, as we receive no government or council funding.

The Seconds Shop: In response to the growing demand for rescue services and to support our vital Last Litter Program, we opened The Seconds Shop on April 4, 2018, at 68 Byrnes Street, Mareeba. This shop isn’t just a store, it’s a beacon of hope. Every purchase helps us save lives, care for animals in need, and sustain our life-changing programs.

Our Support Programs:

• Domestic Violence Victims' Pets: For those enduring the heartbreak of domestic violence, we offer temporary care for their beloved pets at a reduced fee. We understand that pets are more than companions, they’re family and a source of healing. We work closely with The Women’s Shelter in Atherton to help survivors rebuild their lives without losing their furry friends.
  

• Hospitalized Seniors’ Pets: Elderly pet owners facing hospitalization shouldn’t have to worry about their animals being left alone. Partnering with social workers at Atherton and Mareeba Hospitals, we ensure these cherished pets are cared for until their owners are ready to return home.
  

• Support for the Homeless: Homelessness is difficult enough without the fear of losing a beloved pet. We step in to care for these animals until their owners find stable housing, allowing them to stay together and rebuild their lives.
  

• Last Litter Program: Where owners surrender the whole litter of pups and we de sex mum for free and she is returned to her family, then we complete all the vet work on the whole litter including desexing and find their forever families.

Thank you all for your continued support.