Looking for Love!! You will find it on this page!

If you are in need of a special companion, a mate or a work buddy – YAPS will have them here waiting for you.

• from $375.00 for dogs 12 months and over
• from $395.00 for dogs 6 to 12 months
• from $475.00 for puppies up to 6 months of age

For Your Adoption Fee Your Pet Will Be:

* Vet Checked * Vaccinated (1st vaccination     only for puppies) * Wormed * Desexed *   Microchipped
* Adult Dogs Heartworm tested

If the puppy is too young to be desexed, the appointment is made by YAPS and paid for before you leave with your new pet.

If you would like to meet any of the dogs please complete the pre adoption questionnaire below their picture and submit along with a copy of your rates notice if you own or if renting a copy of your rental agreement stating you are allowed to have a pet/s

Council Registration

Cairns Regional Council annual Dog Registration begins each year on the 1st July and ends on the 30th June.  Registration is compulsory and costs $24.50 to June 2026

If you live in the Cairns Regional Council area you must register your new dog at the time of adoption.

Hours for Animal Viewing

Please complete the pre adoption questionnaire with the names of the animal/s you are interested in meeting, once received we will set up a viewing time for you which will be between 10 am and 2 pm Monday to Sunday
We do have paper copies of the form in our office if you do not have access to a computer but you would have to bring a copy of your rates notice with you, if an owner or a rental agreement stating you are allowed animals, if renting
Due to noise complaints, we no longer have people walking through the shelter, we will bring the dogs up to meet you and this is why we need to set up appointment times.

Dogs for Adoption

Name:  Bernie & Honey

Breed: Dachshund
Born: 10/12/22 & 10/12/2023
Sex: Male & Female
Adoption Fee:  $950.00 for both
BIN: 00002921982635
BONDED PAIR

About:  Bernie and Honey are on the hunt for a new home and family to share their life with, preferably a quiet home without small children as they can find these little ones a bit scary!! 
They are very much a bonded pair and depend on each other and especially now as they go out and see the big wide world and meet other dogs, which was not something that happened much in their previous life. They were very much loved but spent most of their time with each other and their immediate family.
A quiet home is what they are after.

If you are interested in meeting Bernie & Honey
please complete this Pre Adoption Questionnaire

Please note on the application, for owners with a rates notice we only need to see the top part with your name and address of the property you reside at.
For rental agreements please ensure that we receive the part where it has your name and the address you reside at and the area where it says pets approved

Name:  Lilly

Breed:  Am Staffy X
Born: 5th July 2024
Sex: Female
Adoption Fee:  $375.00
BIN: 00002921982635

About:  This girl is winning hearts wherever she goes, she is such a lovely dog.
Lilly has made her way to Yaps from the Winton pound and is just taking each day as it comes.
Lilly will greet you with the biggest smile and would happily sit on your lap if she could, just to be close to you.

If you are interested in meeting Lilly
please complete this Pre Adoption Questionnaire

Name:  Bam Bam

Breed: Staffy x Kelpie??
Born: 16th October 2025
Sex: Male
Adoption Fee:  $475.00
BIN: 00002921982635

About:  BamBam is a real outgoing type of guy who loves everyone, everything and just wants to be your friend.
He was a rescue from Bamaga through our friends from Stray to Stay so we are unsure of his breed but if there was a breed called “Happy” then that is what we would have to put this guy down as!!

If you are interested in meeting BamBam
please complete this Pre Adoption Questionnaire

Name:  Luna

Breed: Staffy x 
Born: 22nd September 2025
Sex: Female
Adoption Fee:  $475.00
BIN: 00002921982635

If you are interested in meeting Luna
please complete this Pre Adoption Questionnaire

Name:  Hudson

Breed: Cattle Dog X 
Born: 7th November 2023
Sex: Male
Weight:  22kg
Adoption Fee:  $375.00
BIN: 00002921982635

About:  Hudson is a handsome guy who just wants his humans to himself, lapping up all the attention and love on offer.
Hudson will be your companion, protector and the most loyal friend you could ask for.

If you are interested in meeting Hudson
please complete this Pre Adoption Questionnaire

Name:  Peanut

Breed: Am Staffy 
Born: 7th May 2025
Sex: Male
Weight:  23kg
Adoption Fee:  $395.00
BIN: 00002921982635

If you are interested in meeting Peanut
please complete this Pre Adoption Questionnaire

Name:  AJ

Breed: Bull Arab X
Born: 31st August 2022
Sex: Male
Adoption Fee:  $375.00
BIN: 00002921982635

If you are interested in meeting AJ
please complete this Pre Adoption Questionnaire

Name:  Murphy

Breed:  Staffy X
Born: 22nd October 2024
Sex: Male
Adoption Fee:  $375.00
BIN: 00002921982635

About:  If you are after a quiet calm lap dog then Murphy is NOT the dog for you!!! but if you are after a happy outgoing energetic goof ball of a guy then Murphy is for you!!!!
Murphy loves people and just needs to find an owner who has patience and love to share with Murphy while teaching him the rights and wrongs of the world.
He will constantly keep you entertained with his outgoing fun-loving nature
Murphy would like to be the only dog in the family so he can have your undivided attention.

If you are interested in meeting Murphy
please complete this Pre Adoption Questionnaire

Name:  Etta

Breed: Am Staffy X Rotti
Born: 10th December 2025
Sex: Female
Adoption Fee:  $475.00
BIN: 00002921982635

If you are interested in meeting Etta
please complete this Pre Adoption Questionnaire

Name:  Bree

Breed: Gt Dane X
Born: 17th July 2025
Sex: Female
Adoption Fee:  $395.00
BIN: 00002921982635

About: Happy.. Vibrant, Exuberant and ready to take on the world with her human by her side 
Bree is a “big” puppy with energy to burn and is looking for a companion who will show her how to calmly!! use up this energy and become the lovable mate she wants to be.
As she is a bit of a big dufus and forgets at times how big she is even as a pup, a home with older children would suit her perfectly.

If you are interested in meeting Bree
please complete this Pre Adoption Questionnaire

Name:  Missy

Breed: Cattle Dog X Bull Arab
Born: 10th July 2024
Sex: Female
Adoption Fee:  $375.00
BIN: 00002921982635

About:  Our “smiley” girl is back…  Unfortunately, Missy’s adoption did not work out, and we have this cheeky girl back with us.
Missy is happy to have a play with other dogs when out on excursions with our volunteers but in a home situation Missy wants to be the only dog where she can lap up all the love and attention on offer.

If you are interested in meeting Missy
please complete this Pre Adoption Questionnaire

Name:  Gromit

Breed: Kelpie X
Born: 28th November 2024
Sex: Male
Adoption Fee:  $375.00
BIN: 00002921982635

About: Gromit is just a big furkid with a happy, energetic and outgoing personality.
This handsome guy has lived with young children and enjoys the company of most other dogs as what young lad does not enjoy a good rumble with your mates.
A 1800 high fence is necessary for this guy so that he cannot check out the surrounds to see if there is anyone he should go off and play with!!

If you are interested in meeting Gromit
please complete this Pre Adoption Questionnaire

Please note on the application, for owners with a rates notice we only need to see the top part with your name and address of the property you reside at.
For rental agreements please ensure that we receive the part where it has your name and the address you reside at and the area where it says pets approved

Name:  Sarge

Breed: Mix Breed (Med size)
Born: 30th August 2025
Sex: Male
Adoption Fee:  $475.00
BIN: 00002921982635

About: Mr. Sarge is the last of a litter that came in as very young puppies and look what a handsome guy he has grown into.
Sarge has been out on foster and for the first time experiencing what the big wide world is all about. At first it was a bit overwhelming for him, but he has embraced the challenge and taking each new experience in his stride.
One of his favourite things to do is get out in the yard for zoomies… pouring rain… who cares!!

If you are interested in meeting Sarge
please complete this Pre Adoption Questionnaire

Please note on the application, for owners with a rates notice we only need to see the top part with your name and address of the property you reside at.
For rental agreements please ensure that we receive the part where it has your name and the address you reside at and the area where it says pets approved

Name:  Zala

Breed: Cattle Dog X
Born: 13th August 2025
Sex: Female
Adoption Fee:  $475.00
BIN: 00002921982635

About:  This stunning little girl has spent most of her young life at Yaps which is sad to say..
Zala is quite confident at Yaps playing with her friend Yolanda and enjoys her daily walks with the volunteers but getting out in the big wide world is a bit overwhelming for her. She will need a kind and patient owner to show her that being out and about is fun and safe and once she realizes this you are going to have the best friend and companion ever.

If you are interested in meeting Zala
please complete this Pre Adoption Questionnaire

Please note on the application, for owners with a rates notice we only need to see the top part with your name and address of the property you reside at.
For rental agreements please ensure that we receive the part where it has your name and the address you reside at and the area where it says pets approved

Name:  Yolanda

Breed: Mixed Breed
Born: 13th August 2025
Sex: Female
Adoption Fee:  $475.00
BIN: 00002921982635

About:  Hello people do you not see how beautiful I am? so why am I still here at Yaps?
Its ok here at Yaps as I get to play in the yard all day with my friends Zala and Sarge and I go for a walk each day with the volunteers (who carry lots of treats yum yum) but I would really like my own person and home where I can lap up the love all the time.

If you are interested in meeting Yolanda
please complete this Pre Adoption Questionnaire

Please note on the application, for owners with a rates notice we only need to see the top part with your name and address of the property you reside at.
For rental agreements please ensure that we receive the part where it has your name and the address you reside at and the area where it says pets approved

Name:  Tilly

Breed:  Cattle x Staffy
Born:  1st November 2024
Sex: Female
Adoption Fee:  375.00 
BIN: 00002921982635

About:  Tilly arrived into care from a regional pound so we don’t have much background information on her, but she has shown to be a lovely girl here at the shelter.
Tilly loves going out on her daily walks and then spending time in the exercise yard with her mate Gromit, playing, doing zoomies or whatever comes to mind!!
We were told that Tilly can scale low fences so will need a standard 6 foot fence to keep her safe and secure.

If you are interested in meeting Tilly
please complete this Pre Adoption Questionnaire

Please note on the application, for owners with a rates notice we only need to see the top part with your name and address of the property you reside at.
For rental agreements please ensure that we receive the part where it has your name and the address you reside at and the area where it says pets approved

Name:  Shiloh

Breed:  Bull Arab X
Born: 29th October 2024
Sex: Female
Adoption Fee:  $375.00 
BIN: 00002921982635

About: This beautiful girl loves her outings with our volunteers, swimming, sniffing and strolling…
Shiloh is a bit shy when first meeting new people but once she gets to know you is when you will see her great personality shine through,

If you are interested in meeting Shiloh
please complete this Pre Adoption Questionnaire

Please note on the application, for owners with a rates notice we only need to see the top part with your name and address of the property you reside at.
For rental agreements please ensure that we receive the part where it has your name and the address you reside at and the area where it says pets approved