Shelters
RSPCA NSW has 11 shelters that provide comfort, accommodation and the best possible care to surrendered, neglected, unwanted, sick or injured animals.
Animals arrive at the shelters in a number of ways. They can be:
- surrendered by an owner
- handed in as an injured stray (we do not have the means to accept uninjured stray animals and you will be referred to your local pound
- seized by an Inspector under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (POCTA).
Staff members assess all animals to ensure they are good natured and healthy. If animals need extra attention, they are referred to our behavioural team or our vets.
Animals fit for adoption are advertised on www.adoptapet.com.au. All animals are behaviour-assessed, vaccinated, desexed and wormed before going to their new home. Dogs and cats are microchipped and dogs are heartworm tested before adoption.
