Dubbo is located at the meeting point of the Newell, Mitchell and Golden Highways. It is an easy five hour/300km drive north-west from Sydney and four hours from Newcastle.

About our Shelter
The Dubbo shelter doubles as the city pound. We comprise of 5 fulltime and 3 part time staff all with various skills and qualifications from vet nursing to dog behavior and obedience. We pride ourselves in the love for our work and consider our staff to be a close family unit. There are 82 kennels with 4 runs and 17 cattery pens, keeping us busy. Our adoption dogs go through basic obedience training with our staff, giving the dogs a change in routine and giving them further socialization.

Volunteers
We are currently in need of volunteers. If you feel you have something to contribute to our cause anything from walking and playing with the animals to many more tasks please call in to our shelter and complete an application form or call our Shelter Manager Mandy Passmore on (02) 6882 1934.

Adoption Information

What you Need to Adopt

Thank you for considering adopting a companion animal from us! Please read our Adoption Information page to help you make the best decision possible.

If you see an animal on our website that you are interested in, you can phone RSPCA NSW Dubbo on (02) 6882 1934.

Please bring the following to facilitate the adoption process:

• Two forms of identification, at least one of which shows your current address.  A telephone or electricity bill can serve as one.  A driver's license, passport, student ID as a second piece of ID are also acceptable.
• Any questions or concerns about adopting.
• If you have an existing dog and would like to adopt another, bring your existing dog along also. Adopting a dog is a huge commitment and is a family decision, including the four-legged kind.
• Check with your landlord or strata group to make sure that you are allowed to have a pet.

Costs and benefits of adopting a pet from RSPCA Dubbo Branch:

ogs Over 1 yr $220.00 - Includes: Veterinary check, microchipping, desexing, vaccination, a heartworm test and worming.

Dogs Under 1 yr $250.00 - Includes: Veterinary check, microchipping, desexing, vaccination, a heartworm test and worming.

Cats Over 1 yr $110.00 - Includes: Veterinary check, microchipping, desexing, vaccination and worming.

Cats Under 1 yr $140.00 - Includes: Veterinary check, microchipping, desexing, vaccination and worming.

Other animals: Please see individual pages.

Premises Inspection

Some animals may require a premises inspection - in this instance you may pay an inspection fee and the animal will be held for you at the Shelter until the premises inspection has been completed. Please note: The fee is part of the adoption price and is not refunded if the premises were found not to comply with the requirements set out on the Application Form and as signed by the prospective purchaser.

To pass premises inspection you must have:

	A fully fenced yard with the fences (including gates) at least 1.5 metres in height. If you have a pool, this will also require fencing.
	A yard of adequate size for the dog you wish to adopt.
	Proper shelter. A shelter must provide protection from the elements and be large enough for the dog to stand up or lie down in. It must also be enclosed on three sides and have a floor and roof that is impervious to rain and provides shade.

Please also see our Adoption Information page and FAQ page.

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