Behaviour and Rehabilitation Centres

Our Behaviour and Rehabilitation Centres help animals prepare for life in their loving forever homes.

Behaviour and Rehabilitation Centres

At RSPCA NSW, our behaviour and rehabilitation centres are designed to help our animals along the road to recovery and adoption. These purpose-built centres are designed to assist animals in need, who might find it difficult to cope in regular shelter care. Equipped with spacious outdoor areas for exercise and play, our centres ensure that animals with behavioural needs have the space to flourish in our care.

Centres like the RSPCA NSW Behaviour and Rehabilitation Centre (BARC) are particularly important, helping our animals prepare for life in a loving, stable home.  

Our centres’ comprehensive approach not only enhances our animals’ chances of finding loving homes but also underlines our commitment to providing the highest standard of care. By supporting our dedicated centres and the animals in our care, you can help give our animals another chance at finding a loving home today! 

RSPCA NSW Behaviour and Rehabilitation Centres

Frequently Asked Questions

Do RSPCA NSW behaviour and rehabilitation centres accept stray animals?

Though our shelters and adoption centres are equipped to take in injured strays, our behaviour and rehabilitation centres cannot currently accept stray animals. If you find a healthy or uninjured stray animal, you will need to reach out to your local council pound. 

The RSPCA NSW Behaviour and Rehabilitation Centre (BARC) provides treatment and care for dogs who require a little more help and attention before finding their forever homes. Located in Somersby, BARC facilitates adoptions for the canines in our care. If you’re looking to begin your search for an adorable furry friend, you can get in touch with our team at (02) 4372 2044. 

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 centre. 

If you’re visiting BARC 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. 

Locations like the RSPCA NSW Behaviour and Rehabilitation Centre (BARC) play a crucial role in supporting dogs with higher needs. Whether they’re suffering from anxiety or recovering from abuse, some dogs may find regular shelter care particularly challenging.  

Dedicated behaviour centres allow us to create an ideal environment to set, support, and meet our animals’ rehabilitation goals. Complete with outdoor space and grass for enrichment, walks, and play, our centres greatly benefit our animals as they embark on their recovery journeys. We work with our animals to prepare them for life in a stable home, helping them build the confidence they need to thrive with a family of their own.

Our behaviour and rehabilitation centres are currently focused on supporting and rehoming dogs in need.