A NEWLY redeveloped Community Animal Shelter and Pound has officially opened in Mornington, delivering a purpose-built facility designed to prioritise animal welfare, comfort and long-term wellbeing while animals wait to be rehomed.
Mornington Peninsula Shire said the project had been designed with animal health, happiness and quality of life at the centre.
“Every animal deserves comfort, care and hope while waiting for their forever home. We’re proud to unveil our completely transformed Community Animal Shelter and Pound – a purpose-built sanctuary that puts animal welfare at its heart,” the council said in a media release statement last week.
Dogs are now housed in larger kennels that exceed industry welfare standards, featuring improved natural light, underfloor heating, enhanced airflow and sound-dampening materials to help reduce stress and anxiety.
Cats will benefit from a dedicated isolation room designed for the treatment of infectious conditions, ensuring animals requiring medical care can recover safely. The shelter has also expanded habitat options for pocket pets such as guinea pigs and rabbits.
First published in the Mornington News – 20 January 2026