Pet Rehabilitation Program

Dogs and cats with behavioural concerns are given every chance at rehabilitation at RSPCA NSW. Each and every dog and cat is behaviourally assessed and rehabilitated to ensure they are ready for their new life as a pet in your home.

One of our rehabilitation options includes placing dogs with selected minimum-security inmates at the Outer Metropolitan Multi-Purpose Correctional Centre. In this peaceful environment away from the shelter, the dogs receive a high level of attention and follow a training program devised by our specialty rehabilitation team until they are assessed as ready to be rehomed.

Apart from increasing the rehoming chances for the dogs, the Dog Rehabilitation Program gives approved inmates the opportunity to learn pet industry-related vocational skills. This can help them find employment after their release from custody. RSPCA NSW also provides ongoing support for the inmates who are attached to the program, giving them the ability to go on to complete nationally accredited qualifications after they have been released.