Animal Rescue Tablelands Inc

Animal Rescue Tablelands Inc. has proudly served the Mareeba Shire community for more than 14 years as a registered not‑for‑profit organisation.

Every dollar donated to us is used exactly where the community expects it to go:

rescuing animals, covering essential vet work, preventing accidental litters, and supporting vulnerable people who rely on our programs.

We want to reassure our community that our programs will continue without interruption, including:

Domestic Violence Pet Safety Program

Elderly Hospitalisation Support Program

Homeless Community Pet Support Program

Last Litter Program

These programs exist because of our dedicated foster carers, our volunteers, and the trust our community has placed in us for over a decade.

About Council’s Recent Actions

We have been informed in writing that Mareeba Shire Council is monitoring our page.

We are also aware that Council is attempting to require our registered not‑for‑profit organisation to pay them money in order for us to continue personally caring for our rescues and running our essential programs.

To be clear:

Council does not fund our rescue work.

Council does not contribute to our programs.

Council has not provided support for the animals we rescue, rehabilitate, or rehome.

As a registered charity, our funds are legally and ethically required to be used for charitable purposes only, not diverted away from animals or vulnerable community members who depend on us.

Our Programs Will Continue, Just in a Different Way
Because of Council’s position, our foster carers will now be supporting our programs from their own homes, not ours.
They are willing, capable, and committed to ensuring that:

animals continue to receive safe, loving care

community members continue to receive crisis support

our long‑standing programs continue without interruption

Our organisation has always operated through family‑based foster care, and this model remains strong.

Our Commitment Remains Unchanged
Animal Rescue Tablelands Inc. will continue to prioritise:

animal welfare

responsible pet ownership

crisis support for vulnerable residents

prevention of unnecessary litters

community safety and wellbeing

We are proud of the work we do, and we are grateful for the unwavering support of our community.

Council will not stop us from doing what we have done for 14 years supporting animals and people who need us most.

Thank you to everyone who stands with us.
Your support ensures that every animal and every family who needs help continues to receive it.

Send a message to learn more

Today we want to give a huge shout‑out to a very special group of young people, the incredible Year 6 students from St Thomas’ Catholic School, Mareeba, who have created a full website to help us rehome our rescue animals at Animal Rescue Tablelands Inc.

These three young ladies have poured their hearts, creativity, and compassion into building something truly meaningful. Their website is thoughtful, easy to navigate, and shows a deep understanding of what rescue animals need most a chance, a voice, and a loving home.

💛 Their kindness will help more people see our animals
💛 Their effort will help more families choose to adopt or foster
💛 Their project shows what community spirit really looks like

We are so proud of them and so grateful for their support.

👉 You can visit their website here:
https://sites.google.com/cns.catholic.edu.au/all-paws-count----artinc/home

Please join us in thanking these amazing young leaders for using their skills to help animals in need. Their work truly makes a difference.

All paws count ANIMAL RESCUE TABLELANDS INC. ABOUT US AND WHAT WE DO ABN: 87 453 296 525 P.O. Box 13, Mareeba QLD,4880 PH: 0487 430 443 BIN0000132404123 Donations over $2 are tax deductible You can also donate via My giving circle and help us win a grant

Applications for Puparazzi Vol. 2 are still open!

We’re looking for more incredible Cairns dogs to be part of our 2026 coffee table book “FURever Loved”, celebrating the personalities, quirks and special bond people share with their pups — all while helping support local rescue organisations.

As a reminder, this year you’ll be able to choose which rescue organisation your session supports:
🐾 North Queensland Animal Rescue North Qld Animal Rescue Inc.
🐾 Stray to Stay
🐾 Mareeba Animal Refuge Mareeba Animal Refuge
🐾 YAPS Yaps
🐾 4 The Love of Cats 4 The Love of Cats
🐾 Friends of Bush Pups Friends of Bush Pups Inc
🐾 Animal Rescue Tablelands Animal Rescue Tablelands Inc

Limited spots available. Apply here: https://www.byheartphotography.com.au/lp-puparazzi-art-project/

LEO & DORA

AXEL

At Animal Rescue Tablelands Inc. we now have space for litters of pups under our last litter program, message the page for futher information.

Thank you Mareeba Stock Feeds for your support