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Timaru Centre

119 Hedley Road, RD 3, Timaru 7973 PO Box 15349, New Lynn, Auckland 0640 (National Support Office).
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Our opening hours
Monday: 10am - 1pm
Tuesday: 10am - 1pm
Wednesday: 10am - 1pm
Thursday: 10am - 1pm
Friday: 10am - 1pm
Saturday: 10am - 12pm
Sunday: 10am - 12pm
Note:

Please note appointments must be made for adoptions.

Hours may differ on public holidays.

Making a difference in South Canterbury

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The 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.

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Specific enquiries

Enquiry types

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.

  • Carlijn

    Carlijn

    Acting Area Manager

  • Barry

    Barry

    Centre Manager

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