Tamworth Branch

Please remember that pets are for life. If you are thinking of getting a pet as a gift for someone, please have approval from the intended owner beforehand. Please read our Adoption Information and FAQ page to help you make the best choice possible.

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RSPCA NSW Tamworth

PO Box 512
Tamworth NSW 2340

Phone 0411 896 940
CONTACT PERSON

Patricia Varley
 Branch President

Email: pat.mv@hotmail.com

 

Tamworth RSPCA is a self-funded Branch of RSPCA NSW, operated solely by volunteers. The Branch currently has no office, shelter, ambulance or veterinary services however are assisted by all local Vets. All Branch activities are co-ordinated from the homes of the voluntary Management Committee. The Branch relies entirely on donations and fundraising to undertake its' animal welfare, community assistance and education activities. Animals are in foster care in volunteers homes until suitable, permanent homes can be found.

Meetings are held every 3rd Wednesday evening commencing at 6.30pm at the South Tamworth Animal Hospital, Duri Road, Tamworth

 

Tamworth is located on the New England Highway in the New England Region of New South Wales, approx. 410kms north-west of Sydney, basically halfway between Sydney & Brisbane. Also about 4 hours drive west of Port Macquarie.

 

 

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 our branch on 0411 896 940. Please note the animals name before calling.

Please bring the following to facilitate the adoption process:

  • 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 NSW Tamworth Branch:

DOGS $230.00 (F) & $206.00 (M). Includes: veterinary check, de-sexing, micro-chipping, IST vaccination and worming

CATS $155.00 (F) & $105.00 (M). Includes: veterinary check, de-sexing, micro-chipping, IST vaccination & worming

 

Premises Inspection

All dogs adopted from the Tamworth Branch require a premises inspection.

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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