Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge Society Raffles
The Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge (SCARS) is the longest running animal shelter in the region, providing temporary refuge and finding new homes for abandoned, abused, stray and unwanted cats and dogs since 1979. Every cat and dog admitted is Vet checked, vaccinated, wormed, desexed, micro chipped and medically treated if necessary prior to being available for adoption to the public. We have comprehensive terms and conditions of sale to ensure the animals are adopted into an appropriately loving home. Each year SCARS is able to rescue approximately 1000 animals. SCARS is an independent, non-profit, charitable organisation with a regulated non-euthanasia policy. We also run education programmes for the community on responsible animal ownership. We are managed by an unpaid, elected committee, and run by a small staffing compliment and a large dedicated group of volunteers. SCARS operates from a 1.08 hectare site at Sippy Creek Road, Tanawha (adjacent to the Council Pound) and can house approximately 50 dogs and 50 cats at any given time. We accept cats and dogs from the Sunshine Coast Council Pound after owners cannot be traced, and from private surrenders. We rely on the support of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council Partnership Funding programme, bequests, local businesses, clubs and the community in general, for which we are very thankful and could not survive without.
Raffles
- SCARS Dog Plop Jackpot — Entries close 12 September 2026 (AEST).
- SCARS Father's Day Raffle — This raffle was drawn on 3 September 2026 (AEST).