Community & Business
12 November, 2026
Birthday fundraiser for Mareeba Animal Refuge
A BIRTHDAY Bash fundraiser will be held by the Mareeba Animal Refuge this weekend, which will also have some cute, furry friends looking to find a home.
The refuge will celebrate its 19th birthday next Tuesday, and to mark the occasion it is hosting a fundraiser and adoption day at Pets Domain Mareeba (52 Rankin St) this Saturday from 9am-1pm.
“Reaching 19 years is something we’re incredibly proud of, but we certainly haven’t done it alone. Mareeba Animal Refuge has made it this far because of the generosity, kindness and unwavering support of our community,” newly-appointed manager Felicity Pollard said.
“From adopting and volunteering to donating, fundraising and simply spreading the word, every act of support has helped us give thousands of animals a second chance.
“As we celebrate this milestone, we’re also looking ahead to the many more lives we hope to change together.”
Felicity said the group’s adoption days were about much more than finding homes.
“They’re about giving people the opportunity to meet our beautiful animals, fall in love, and perhaps change a life,” she said.
“Finding loving families is especially important for our puppies and kittens, who deserve to grow up in homes rather than spending those precious early months in a refuge. Every adoption creates space for another animal in need.”
