For more information, please read our statement here.
If you have questions about animal-related services, including our ongoing local presence through the Inspectorate and Orange Supporter Group, or where to contact your local council for stray animal services, please refer to the FAQs below.
RSPCA NSW has a long-standing track record of delivering effective animal welfare through various outreach programs. These programs are developed in collaboration with community stakeholders and are designed to enhance the well-being of both pets and their guardians.Â
We believe the best shelter for any animal is a caring and safe home. While physical shelters have traditionally been an important part of our work, animal welfare is an evolving field, and having a shelter in every location is not essential to making a meaningful difference.Â
Through our broad range of support services, we can reach more people directly, providing education, resources, and support that help pet owners care for their animals in the best possible way. By prioritising prevention, early intervention, and community engagement, we aim to keep pets safe, healthy, and happily in their homes, using shelter placement only when it is truly the best option for the animal’s welfare.Â
Despite popular belief, straying or roaming animals actually falls under the jurisdiction of your local council and not RSPCA NSW. While we have previously supported some councils by managing stray animals through our shelters, this has not been a core function of our organisation.Â
RSPCA NSW ceased its pound contract with Orange City Council in 2017. Since then, stray animals in the region have been managed through the council’s own purpose-built facility.Â
For more information, please visit the Orange City Council Pound website here Orange City Council Orange City PoundÂ
We understand the community’s interest and concern about the future of the Central West Shelter site. Following our last day of operations on Thursday, 12 June 2025, our teams will begin the process of safely decommissioning the facility. A decision regarding the future of the property will be made in due course.Â
If you witness animal cruelty or neglect, it’s vital to speak up. Please contact us on 1300 278 358. One of our Contact Centre Representatives will ask you a series of questions to gather the necessary information.
It’s important to provide as many details as possible, including what you witnessed and any supporting documentation, such as videos or images to help us carefully assess and triage the report.
RSPCA NSW rehomes a range of different animals, from dogs, cats, and birds to horses, rabbits, and sheep! We believe that all creatures, great and small, can bring joy to our families and homes. Begin your adoption journey today and make an adorable lifelong friend!
By providing temporary homes for our animals, we can ensure they get the care they need until they are ready to be adopted. Join our network of foster carers for an incredibly rewarding experience; with your help, we can change the lives of some of the state’s most vulnerable animals.
We rely on our generous supporters to continue assisting the thousands of animals turning to RSPCA NSW for help. No matter how small your contribution, every gift makes a lifesaving difference for animals in need.
By raising funds and lending a hand to communities and their pets, our volunteers play a pivotal role in our work throughout NSW. If you have a genuine concern for animals and enjoy meeting like-minded people, consider becoming an RSPCA NSW volunteer today!
