Located in Unanderra, the Illawarra Shelter facilitates adoptions and plays an active role in educating the community. By offering a School Holiday Program to young local animal lovers, we’re helping to nurture a new generation of compassionate animal advocates.
The Illawarra Shelter also offers a range of invaluable volunteering opportunities for passionate individuals looking to help all creatures, great and small. For those looking to open their hearts and become a foster carer, the shelter also supports our network of incredible foster homes. Also on site is a retail section selling essential supplies and pet products, making it a convenient one-stop-shop for all your pet care needs.
Overall, the Illawarra Shelter is more than just a haven for animals in need – it’s a hub for nurturing kindness for the animals that come through our doors.
Fax: (02) 8331 1935
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00am – 3:30pm
Wednesday: 10:00am – 3:30pm
Thursday: 10:00am – 3:30pm
Friday: 10:00am – 3:30pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 3:30pm
Sunday: 10:00am – 3:30pm
The Illawarra Shelter rehomes a range of irresistible Rescuoodles, a brand-new breed of rescue pets that come in every colour, size, and shape! If you’re keen on noodling your way to happiness with the perfect animal companion, consider contacting our staff at (02) 4271 3410. 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 the shelter. If you’re planning on visiting the Illawarra Shelter to adopt, don’t forget to bring photographic ID (complete with your name and current address). If you have a canine companion at home, you may need bring them in to the shelter to ensure your dog gets 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!
We promise to uphold the highest ethical standards. Your personal information has never been, and never will be sold or traded to other charities. This is our promise to you.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we live and work. We recognise and respect the enduring relationship they have with their lands and waterways, and particularly acknowledge the vital role animals have played in Indigenous life, stories and culture for tens of thousands of years.
The RSPCA is an independent, community-based charity providing animal care and protection services across the country.
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