Shelters

The RSPCA has nine shelters in NSW which provide comfort, shelter and the best possible care to lost, abandoned, surrendered, neglected, unwanted, sick or injured animals. Each year, the RSPCA offers shelter to almost 40,000 animals in New South Wales.  Please contact your nearest shelter for more information about our services.

Branches 

Branches are the backbone of the RSPCA’s work in regional NSW. They play an important role in foster care, finding permanent homes, fundraising, desexing programs and support for animals in their local communities.   The RSPCA has 25 branches in regional areas in NSW. 

Inspectors

RSPCA inspectors investigate complaints against all kinds of animals in all kinds of situations. The most common complaint is about people who don’t feed their animals propertly, do not provide them with veterinary treatment, leave them without water or allow them to suffer extremes of temperature without adequate shelter. Inspectors also investigate pet shops, the treatment of animals at saleyards, people who abandon their animals, the suffering of farm animals during drought, people who have more animals than they can look after and those who intentionally harm animals. 

Veterinary Hospitals

The RSPCA operates four veterinary clinics at Yagoona (Sydney), Broken Hill, Rutherford (Hunter region) and Tighes Hill (Newcastle).  These hospitals provide medical services to both shelter animals who have no owners, injured strays and to the pets of private clients. RSPCA hospitals also treat the victims of cruelty and provide medical evidence for the prosecution of cruelty cases.

News / Media

For News on the RSPCA NSW. 

Publications

RSPCA NSW Publications include Animals magazine and the Annual Report. 

Humane Education

One of the RSPCA’s most important priorities is in educating the community about kindness to animals. Our specialist staff and volunteers are devoted to teaching children to develop empathy with animals and become responsible pet owners. Each year RSPCA humane education staff visit hundreds of schools and community groups and provide educational resources for teachers.