Taree and District 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 Taree & District Branch

PO Box 33
Taree NSW 2430

Phone (02) 6552 7177


CONTACT PERSON
Brenda Meldrum
Foster Carer Coordinator

   

Taree is 3.5 hours north from Sydney, 2 hours north from Newcastle and 8 hours south from Brisbane.


 

Taree & District RSPCA is a self-funded branch of RSPCA NSW, operated solely by volunteers. The branch has no office, shelter, ambulance or veterinary facilities. All branch activities are co-ordinated from the homes of the voluntary Management Committee. The branch relies solely on donations and fundraising to undertake it's animal welfare, community assistance and education activities. Animals are in foster care in volunteers homes until suitable, permanent homes can be found.

 

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 this site you are interested in, please contact Foster Carer Coordinator Brenda Meldrum on
(02) 6552 7177. Please note the animals name &/or tag no. before calling.

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 Port Macquarie Shelter:

Dogs: $165.00: includes Vet check, desexing, microchipping, heartworm test, worming & immunisation prior to adoption.

Please note that some dogs over 5 mths old will require heartworm tests. These dogs will be available for $165.00.

Cats: $120.00: includes, Vet check, desexing, microchipping, worming & immunisation prior to adoption.

 

Premises Inspection

Some dogs adopted from Taree & District RSPCA require a premises inspection prior to adoption.

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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