Shelters and Adoption Centre

Finding loving homes and giving pets a second chance.

Our shelters and adoption centres provide compassionate care and housing for thousands of animals every year, from those taken in by our Inspectorate to pets surrendered by their owners. RSPCA NSW shelters are more than just places of refuge for animals; they are havens where vulnerable animals can find solace, healing, and care.

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.

RSPCA NSW Shelters and Adoption Centre

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Adopt or Foster from RSPCA NSW

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!

Rescuoodles Available for Adoption and Foster Care

Frequently Asked Questions

Do RSPCA NSW shelters and adoption centres accept stray animals?
Our shelters and adoption centres can currently only admit injured strays. If you find an uninjured stray animal, please refer to your local council pound.

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. 

Foster carers help the animals in our care experience a family dynamic that shelters aren’t able to provide. The more we learn about their behaviour in a predictable family setting, the easier it is for our staff to ensure we find their perfect match!  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: 
  • Meet potential adopters outside the shelter environment 
  • Recover from surgery or illness in a stress-free, family setting 
  • Care for their young ones and litters 
  • Enjoy some solitude or time away from the bustle of the shelter environment 
If you’re not looking to adopt just yet, you can still give the gift of kindness by becoming a RSPCA NSW foster carer. If you’re looking for other ways to ensure the wellbeing of our animals, you can donate or volunteer to lend our shelters a helping hand!

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