Our Community Homelessness Support Program is currently unable to take on any additional clients. If you and your pet are in urgent need of help, please reach out to our Contact Centre at (02) 9770 7555 to discuss how we can help you find the support you need.
With over 116,000 Australians experiencing homelessness on any given night, the barriers to seeking help can be significant. Many individuals choose to remain in unsafe situations rather than risk losing their pets, which can prolong their situation or further exacerbate feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression. Those facing mental health challenges can experience similar hardships by delaying help-seeking due to concern for their pet’s wellbeing. After all, pets provide essential comfort and support – even more so during challenging times – leading many pet owners to refuse even necessary treatment to remain with their pet.Â
RSPCA NSW’s Homelessness Support Program alleviates these burdens by providing people’s animal companions with safe accommodation and allowing owners to focus on their recovery, treatment, and safety. This program not only fosters improved outcomes for people’s health but also helps maintain the vital bond between them and their animal companions.
Services our Homelessness program offers include:
For more information, please contact the RSPCA NSW Crisis Support Programs helpline via phone at (02) 9782 4408 or via email at programsgroup@rspcansw.org.au.
Through our Social Return on Investment reports, we’ve measured values not typically explored in impact reports and financial statements. These include a range of different social, economic, and environmental factors. Â
As a charity, RSPCA NSW relies on donations, partnerships, and fundraising to drive change in our communities, provide treatment and shelter for animals, and offer relief and crisis support for people and pets in need. That’s why we’re excited to share our Homelessness Support SROI Report, which express the social return your investment in our programs has had!
Each situation is assessed on a case-by-case basis, and cost may depend on which services are required. Please contact the RSPCA Community Programs helpline (02) 9782 4408
Our homelessness program is available throughout New South Wales. All enquiries come through our Sydney office, so more regional area enquiries may take longer to action.Â
No, this service is available to all pet owners and their pets who are couch surfing, sleeping rough or in temporary accommodation.
Yes, this community program was previously known as Living Ruff.
Our helpline is contactable Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. During weekends and public holidays, please contact our RSPCA Contact Centre. Details can be found here.Â
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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