Support Organisations
If you need to contact an official or specialist organisation, you may find the following contact details useful.
Pet and Livestock Support
If you see abuse or neglect, you should contact one of these services for further advice.
Animal Welfare League
Provides investigation of reported animal cruelty cases, animal rescue, rehoming, veterinary care, and community education.
Ph: 02 8899 3333
www.awlnsw.com.au
RSPCA
Provides animal rescue, sheltering, veterinary care, adoption services, and enforcement of animal welfare laws through cruelty investigations and inspections.
Ph: 02 9770 7555 (Yagoona), or 02 4341 0414 (Central Coast)
www.rspcansw.org.au
Wildlife Rescue and Support
When a healthy native animal is found in its natural environment, it is best to leave it alone, but if it is sick or injured, you can call Cherrybrook Vet for advice, or one of the following numbers.
WIRES
Provides rescue, rehabilitation, and release services for native wildlife, along with community education and support for injured and orphaned animals.
Ph: 1300 094 737
www.wires.org.au
Sydney Wildlife Rescue
Provides rescue, care, and rehabilitation for sick, injured, and orphaned native wildlife, supported by trained volunteers and public assistance programs.