The shelter, which was established in 1896, helps animals that are unwanted, neglected, abused and abandoned - as well as reuniting lost animals with their owners and finding loving new homes for those who are no longer wanted.
Here are 13 cute animals who are in need of a home - you can find out more at: https://www.dogandcatshelter.com/.
Take a look and see if you can open your heart and home to a new four-legged friend!
9. Enid & Esther (Lurcher)
Enid and Esther arrived into the shelter's care very underweight and not in great shape. Luckily, after some well deserved TLC, they are doing well and ready to begin their journeys to their new lives. The shelter will be looking for separate homes for the girls so they can have the full focus, love and attention of their new families. | Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter
10. Cross breed puppies
The puppies were born at the shelter and are lovely, healthy, playful pups. Their mother weighs 23kg, so we would expect the puppies to be medium – large sized once fully grown. They will be ready to leave the shelter's care in a couple of weeks, so they are now beginning to gather application forms to prepare for them to go to their forever homes once they are old enough. | Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter
11. Zizzi
Zizzi is a sassy girl who loves attention, she will come to you asking for some fuss and give you nudges asking for a cuddle, but she won’t be shy to let you know when she’s had enough. She’s really come out of her shell since she was moved her to a quieter part of the shelter, and she comes up to staff for fuss. | Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter
12. Harper (Lurcher)
Harper arrived into care in a bit of a sorry state. He was very thin, had no muscle and had, what we believe to be, pressure sores on his legs. It took some time to heal his wounds and start to gain weight and muscle but he is now starting to much look much brighter and healthier. He can become quite distressed when being handled and seems under-socialised with the world in general. However, is also a bundle of absolute joy and has such a gorgeous innocent energy about him – almost puppy-like. | Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter