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 $12.50 April 1 to end of June 2025

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:  Zambo

Breed: Catahoula X
Born:  27th February 2025
Sex:  Male
Adoption Fee:  $475.00 
BIN: 00002921982635

If you are interested in meeting Zambo
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:  Zoya

Breed: Catahoula X
Born:  27th February 2025
Sex:  Famale
Adoption Fee:  $475.00 
BIN: 00002921982635

If you are interested in meeting Zoya
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:  Zio

Breed: Catahoula X
Born:  27th February 2025
Sex:  Male
Adoption Fee:  $475.00 
BIN: 00002921982635

If you are interested in meeting Zio
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:  Zero

Breed: Catahoula X
Born:  27th February 2025
Sex:  Male
Adoption Fee:  $475.00 
BIN: 00002921982635

If you are interested in meeting Zero
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:  Jessie

Breed: Mastiff X
Born: 3rd February 2025
Sex:  Female
Adoption Fee:  $475.00 
BIN: 00002921982635

If you are interested in meeting Jessie
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:  Leah

Breed: Bull Arab X
Born: 6th February 2025
Sex:  Female
Adoption Fee:  $475.00 
BIN: 00002921982635

About:  Adorable.. Cheeky and ready to find a home and family to call her own
Leah is up for lots of exciting adventures with you.

If you are interested in meeting Leah
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:  Diesel

Breed: Border Collie
Born: 10th August 2024
Sex:  Male
Weight: 18kg
Adoption Fee:  $595.00 
BIN: 00002921982635

About:  This happy little guy is on the outlook for a new active family to be part of.
Diesel loves his humans and just wants to spend time with them doing all sorts of fun things that will keep this working breed guy active and stimulated both physically and mentally.
Diesel is good with other dogs and as for children well that is just an added bonus if they are in his new family. 

If you are interested in meeting Diesel
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:  Arlo the Cavoodle

Breed: Cavoodle 
Born:  20 June 2024
Sex:  Male
Weight:  8kg
Adoption Fee:  $595.00 
BIN: 00002921982635

About:  We need to turn that sad face into a smiley face 😉 ..and you can do this by giving this handsome little guy the loving home he deserves.
Arlo has mixed other dogs and fine and has also been around children which he thought were pretty cool

If you are interested in meeting Arlo
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:  Sasha

Breed: Bull Arab X
Born:  29th May 2022
Sex:  Female
Weight:  30kg
Adoption Fee:  $375.00 
BIN: 00002921982635

About:  This is just about one of the sweetest girls you could meet…
She has previously lived with a cat and birds and loves most other dogs.
She has lived with 8 and 10 year old children and is great but might be a bit over exuberant with younger children as she likes to get up close and personal to share the love!!

If you are interested in meeting Sasha
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:  Ace

Breed: American Staffy X
Born:  1st October 2023
Sex:  Male
Weight:  20kg
Adoption Fee:  $375.00 
BIN: 00002921982635

About:  Rain or sunshine makes no difference to this guy who always seems to have a smile on his face.
He is a real character who is full of beans and would love nothing more than a friend he can rough and tumble with.

If you are interested in meeting Ace
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:  Chiko

Breed: American Staffy X
Born:  15th January 2024
Sex:  Male
Weight:  23kg
Adoption Fee:  $375.00 
BIN: 00002921982635

About:  Chiko is a beautiful dog who has had a tough life so far.
He encompasses the word resilient,
Chiko has so much love for people and has mixed well with some other dogs,

If you are interested in meeting Chiko
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:  Neo & Nessa

Breed:  Kelpie X
Born:  2nd February 2025
Sex:  Male & Female
Adoption Fee:  $475.00 each
BIN: 00002921982635

About:  Check out these 4 cuties Neo Nessa and Nelson and Netty below
Mum was a Kelpie X Staffy … Dad unknown.
They are just your typical happy active pups who will bring lots of fun times to their new families but do keep in mind with the Kelpie breed in them they are going to need lots of activity in their life to keep them happy and healthy.

Name:  Arlo

Breed: Border Collie
Born:  8th October 2023
Sex:  Male
Adoption Fee:  $375.00 
BIN: 00002921982635

About: Arlo is jumping for joy now that he is ready to move on to the next chapter in his life which is a family that will embrace this boy and give him the home he deserves. Being a Border Collie Arlo needs to be kept busy both mentally and physically, so if you are looking for a running mate, a creek partner or any other exciting activities then this is the man for you

If you are interested in meeting Arlo
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:  Wilma

Breed:  Dachshund X
Born:  14th October 2023
Sex:  Female
Adoption Fee:  $375.00 
BIN: 00002921982635

If you are interested in meeting Wilma
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:  Shona

Breed:  Cattle Dog
Born: 4th September 2024
Sex:  Female
Adoption Fee:  $395.00 
BIN: 00002921982635

About:  Happy and boisterous is our little Shona who thinks Yaps is a “Quiet!” and cool place to hang out with her doggy mates. 
This young girl so wants to please but has never been taught any doggy skills in life so she is looking for someone who will guide her through and give her a safe loving home.

If you are interested in meeting Shona
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:  Missy

Breed:  Cattle Dog X Bull Arab
Born: 10th July 2024
Sex:  Female
Weight:  21kg
Adoption Fee:  $395.00 
BIN: 00002921982635

Missy’s Tinder Profile:  Medium size lady with minimal body hair seeks human companion. For life. I’m the real deal and I’m looking for a commitment.. I enjoy a social life so a stay at home couch potato is not in my horizon. I like to meet new dogs and humans with an exuberance for life just like me.
I’m also a catch. Come catch me. 

If you are interested in meeting Missy
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:  Ella

Breed:  Kelpie X Bull Arab 
Born: 11th December 2023
Sex:  Female
Weight: 19kg
Adoption Fee:  $375.00 
BIN: 00002921982635

If you are interested in meeting Ella
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:  Poppy

Breed:  Bull Arab X
Born: 1st November 2024
Sex:  Female
Adoption Fee:  $475.00 
BIN: 00002921982635

About:  Poppy and Pippi (below) are very playful puppies with a huge zest for life. They are both happy girls who long to run and play in the grass.
These 2 girls do require toilet training, lead training and time invested in them to learn simple commands. Watching these 2 plays brings so much joy as they absolutely love life and being out in the sunshine, they also love playing in our shell pool.

If you are interested in meeting Poppy
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:  Pippi

Breed:  Bull Arab X
Born: 1st November 2024
Sex:  Female
Adoption Fee:  $475.00 
BIN: 00002921982635

If you are interested in meeting Pippi
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:  Scarlett

Breed:  Cattle Dog 
Born: 15th February 2024
Sex:  Female
Adoption Fee:  $375.00 
BIN: 00002921982635

About: Life may of thrown this girl some curve balls in her short life but that has not put a damper on her spirit.
Scarlett loves to have a “chat” and is an easygoing girl with a lust for life.
Although she has not mixed with other dogs at Yaps yet due to being desexed recently we were told that she did have some playtime with a male dog which she really enjoyed and the herding instinct kicked in but there was no nipping and backed off nicely when he jumped all over her. She corrected but it was just noise and did not push it just gave excellent corrections

If you are interested in meeting Scarlett
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:  Lexie

Breed:  Bull Arab X
Born:  7th April 2024
Sex:  Female
Adoption Fee:  $395.00 
BIN: 00002921982635

About:  Lexie was a rescue from the local Council Animal Care facility, and this is their comments about her.
Very playful, clumsy,(LOL) & energetic girl who has a chasey play style.
Longs to be a part of a family.
She understands simple commands like sit and appreciates discipline & training and has good recall

If you are interested in meeting Lexie
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:  Holly

Breed:  Bull Arab X
Born:  7th April 2024
Sex:  Female
Adoption Fee:  $395.00 
BIN: 00002921982635

If you are interested in meeting Holly
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:  Jerry

Breed: Bull Terrier X
Born:  12th July 2024
Sex:  Male
Adoption Fee:  $395.00 
BIN: 00002921982635

About: Just have a look at this handsome dude and along with his good looks comes some good manners too..
Jerry enjoys being a bit of a social butterfly as he loves his humans and is quite happy to spend his time with you and even listen to your stories. 
This boy is good with most other dogs and is an eager guy to get out in the world and learn new things in life

If you are interested in meeting Jerry
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:  Hardy

Breed: Shar Pei X
Born:  27th October 2024
Sex: Male 
Adoption Fee:  $475.00 
BIN: 00002921982635

About  This outgoing young man is ready to find a family to call his own.
Hardy has been out in foster care so knows all the ropes about living with a family and being part of the team.
He is a smart little guy and will excel at all training offered.

If you are interested in meeting Hardy
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:  Busta

Breed:  American Staffy X Bull Arab
Born: 15th November 2023
Sex: Male
Weight:  26kg
Adoption Fee:  $395.00 
BIN: 00002921982635

About:  Busta is a bit of a social superstar… a guy who wants to meet and greet everyone with zeal. In his excitement of meeting people, he does forget his manners and cannot resist getting up close and personal to say hello. He will just need his new owner to committ to working with this handsome guy, gently showing him what is expected of him.
Busta has had outing from Yaps with staff and volunteers with everyone saying he once he settles down and realizes he is going on an adventure he is good to walk and walks along your side and when stopping for a rest he has plenty of kisses on offer for you

If you are interested in meeting Busta
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