The RSPCA NSW Shelters network supports communities across the state by providing compassionate care, adoption services, and essential animal welfare programs.
Important Update – Heatwave Warning for Parts of NSW
With extreme heat forecast across parts of NSW this week, the external areas of some of our shelters will be closed. This includes walk-throughs and adoptions of animals in external areas.
These measures are in place to ensure the comfort and safety of the animals in our care, as well as our visitors and staff.
Please plan ahead and contact your local shelter before you visit or if you are unsure.
You can learn more about pet hazards like ‘heat stress’ HERE.
Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe.
RSPCA NSW shelters are more than just temporary homes for animals in need. Indeed, our shelters and adoption centres serve as animal welfare hubs, supporting pet owners, volunteers, and our amazing foster carers. Our teams also provide guidance and mentorship for individuals interested in welfare education, nurturing compassionate animal lovers with every program and training course.
Whether you’re looking to adopt or seeking guidance for your pet, our shelters are here to provide support for humans and animals alike. Whether you choose to adopt or foster, volunteer, or donate today, your support can help ensure a brighter future for our animals.
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Our programs, shelters, clinics, and community outreach services have provided safety and support for people and animals throughout NSW. Despite the challenges involved in the fight against animal cruelty, we remain true to our mission of empowering pet-owning communities, helping people help animals, and strengthening the human and animal
Our shelters and adoption centres are committed to celebrating our Rescuoodles, the brand-new breed of adorable rescues sweeping hearts across the state! These wonderfully quirky characters come in every size and shape. However, their distinct personalities make them a breed unto themselves, making our Rescuoodles must-have companions for every compassionate heart!
RSPCA NSW embraces love for all creatures, great and small, as we believe every animal deserves the chance to enjoy a good quality of life. If you’re looking to support our beautiful Rescuoodles as an adopter or a foster carer, begin your adoption journey or join our foster care network today!
Every shelter and adoption centre supports and facilitates animal adoptions, rehoming a range of adorable animals, including pocket pets, birds, and more! If you’re interested in meeting one of the animals currently available for adoption, locate your nearest RSPCA NSW facility or contact our staff or volunteers.
Please note that although we update our online lists of available animals every day, there is a chance that an animal you are interested in will have found a home prior to your arrival at our facilities.
If you’re planning on visiting the shelter to adopt, don’t forget to bring a photographic identity document complete with your name and current address. If you already have a dog at home, you may need bring them in for a meet and greet to ensure they’ll get along with your newest furry friend. 
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!
