Timaru Centre
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY HOURS
Tuesday 24 December: 10am - 1pm
Wednesday 25 December: CLOSED
Thursday 26 December: CLOSED
Friday 27 December: 10am - 1pm
Saturday 28 December: 10am - 12pm
Sunday 29 December: 10am - 12pm
Monday 30 December: 10am - 1pm
Tuesday 31 December: 10am - 1pm
Wednesday 1 January: CLOSED
Thursday 2 January: CLOSED
Please note appointments must be made for adoptions.
Making a difference in South Canterbury
Volunteer with usThe SPCA Centre in Timaru (formerly South Canterbury SPCA) was formed in April 1910 with the aim of upholding the animal welfare laws in South Canterbury and educating the public by using the services of a part-time inspector and several honorary inspectors. The Timaru Centre is responsible for animal welfare work within the South Canterbury region, reaching from the Rangitata River to the Waitaki River and inland to Twizel.
In 1960, SPCA purchased the current property at Hedley Road and officially opened the Animal Home on 22 April 1961, consisting of one house and a kennel block. More buildings were added over the years to form the Animal Home as it stands today.
Presently, one full-time Centre Manager is employed, along with two part-time employees. Several other staff help out at busy times, and volunteers are used on a daily basis to help run the centre.
Specific enquiries
Found Animals
If you have found a sick or injured animal, contact us immediately on 0800 682 467 (Option 3*) or 03 688 2234 (after-hours).
If you have found a roaming or dangerous dog, please call the Timaru District Council on 03 687 7200.
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.
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Carlijn
Acting Area Manager
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Barry
Centre Manager
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