Christchurch Centre
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY HOURS
Tuesday 24 December: 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 25 December: CLOSED
Thursday 26 December: CLOSED
Friday 27 December: 10am - 4pm
Saturday 28 December: 10am - 4pm
Sunday 29 December: 10am - 2pm
Monday 30 December: 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 31 December: 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 1 January: CLOSED
Thursday 2 January: CLOSED
Please note appointments must be made for adoptions.
Making a difference in Canterbury
Volunteer with usSPCA's Christchurch Centre is the oldest established SPCA in New Zealand and has been the voice for those who can’t speak for themselves since 1872.
With approximately 40 dedicated staff and over 500 incredible volunteers the Christchurch Centre is also the largest in the Southern Region and works hard to provide support to other centres ensuring better outcomes for NZ animals.
Our Centre’s primary focus is animal welfare, however we also have a small retail shop onsite with 100% of profits going back into helping the animals.
Specific enquiries
Found Animals
If you have found a sick or injured animal, contact us immediately on 03 349 7057
Our team will be on call 7am-9pm, 7 days a week during summer (daylight saving hours) and 7am-7pm during winter. If you have an animal emergency outside of these hours, please contact the Christchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre on 03 366 1052. They are located at 146 Antigua Street, Addington and offer professional, caring veterinary emergency care when your regular veterinary clinic is closed.
Christchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre operates Monday to Thursday 7pm - 8am, and Fri from 7pm without closing until Monday at 8am. They are open all weekends and public holidays.
If you have found a roaming or dangerous dog, please call the Christchurch City Council on 03 941 8999 or 0800 800 169.
If the animal is healthy and not in danger, please click here to see how you can help.
Lost Animals
We list every incoming stray animal on www.animalregister.co.nz so please check the listings to see if we might have your missing pet.
If your animal is not listed, we have some tips on how to find your pet on our Advice & Welfare section.
Our team
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Kelly
Area Manager
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Natasha
Centre Manager
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Lizz
Feline & Small Animal Care Team Leader
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Rachel
Customer Services Team Leader
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Amber
Ambulance Team Leader
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