Whether you’re looking to adopt or join our network of foster carers, you can give our shelter stars the chance at happiness they deserve.
Every year, thousands of animals turn to our shelters, adoption centres, and veterinary hospitals for help. Though Australians often search, far and wide, to find their perfect ‘designer pets,’ you don’t have to shop to find a paw-some furry friend.
At RSPCA NSW, we strive to find new and temporary homes for thousands of animals in need, from cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, horses and more! No matter their background or appearance, we believe that each of our animals will bring oodles of laughter and love to every compassionate pet owner willing to open their heart and home.
Whether you’re looking to adopt a horse or foster senior dogs and cats, there are countless ways to make a difference for animals in need. We believe that all creatures, great and small, deserve to live happy and healthy lives. You can help us find new or temporary homes for the beautiful animals in our care, from pocket pets awaiting adoption to felines seeking their foster friend.
By keeping us company, encouraging exercise, and being adoring lifelong friends, dogs are widely regarded as extremely loyal animal companions.
Though widely known for their independent spirits, cats still rely on us to feed them and keep them safe and entertained. Whether you are ready to adopt or looking to become a foster carer, a healthy, happy feline friend can be the key to the purr-fect home!
When people picture an animal companion, they often think of cats and dogs. However, pocket-sized pets, such as guinea pigs, rabbits, and mice, prove that lifelong friends come in all shapes and sizes!
Each day, we shine a spotlight on an animal in need, like Northern, to help them find a loving home or foster care.
Northern is currently located at our Hunter Shelter and can’t wait to meet you.
View Northern's profile
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!
RSPCA NSW rehomes a range of rare Rescuoodles, the newest breed of one-of-a-kind pets stealing hearts across the state! We can help find your perfect friend at one of our shelters and adoption centres, so consider reaching out to our teams to begin your adoption journey today!
We also work alongside partners like Petbarn to find homes for all our animals. Thanks to our ongoing partnership with more than 30 Petbarn stores, you can adopt RSPCA NSW animals from more locations than ever before.
When you’re ready to adopt, don’t forget that you’ll be required to present a photographic identity document, complete with your name and current address. If you already have a dog, you may need bring them in for a meet and greet to ensure they’ll get along with the newest member of the family.
Please note that although we update our online lists of available animals every day, there is always a chance that an animal you are interested in will have found another loving home before your arrival at our facilities.
After every canine or feline adoption, we promptly reach out to new pet parents to offer support via phone or email, offering advice, referrals to our teams, or access to additional helpful resources. Whether we continue to follow up is entirely up to you, and whether you’d like us to keep checking in to provide advice to help you and your new Rescuoodle.
Though we strive to ensure that new adopters feel supported when adjusting to life with their animal companions, our support channels are always open to any animal lovers in need of assistance. From general over-the-phone advice to referrals to our behaviour or veterinary teams, we have plenty of options available to those in need of post-adoption support.
If you’d like some help with your animal companion and need to reach out to our teams, then feel free to contact us at (02) 9770 7555.
Every animal awaiting adoption with RSPCA NSW has received all necessary treatments and training prior to beginning their search for a home. Animals undergo a list of veterinary assessments and behavioural checks to ensure that no further procedures or rehabilitation is required, meaning our adopters can simply focus on starting a life with their animal companions.
As a charity, we use our adoption fees to help us recover a portion of these costs, so we can spend more of our resources on supporting people and pets in need.
Foster carers provide our wonderful animals with around-the-clock care and consideration, the kind of positive attention our shelters aren’t always able to provide. At any one time, animals in foster homes can account for up to 21% of all the animals in our care. Thanks to the kindness and generosity of more than 900 foster carers, we help thousands of animals:
Moreover, foster care readies our animals for the dynamic of a stable home. The more we learn about their behaviour in a predictable family environment, the easier it is for our staff to ensure we find their perfect match!
With your support, we can give our animals a safe, temporary abode. As long as everyone in your household has agreed to foster caring, your circumstances will not prevent you from becoming a RSPCA NSW foster carer. All you need is an animal-friendly home, time, and love for your foster animals! With that in mind, it is essential that our carers:
Our Foster Care team will provide our carers with supplies and veterinary support, ensuring you can focus on creating a safe and welcoming environment for your animals.
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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