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SPCA New Zealand
SPCA New Zealand

Christchurch Centre

14 Wilmers Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8025 PO Box 15349, New Lynn, Auckland 0640 (National Support Office).
Christchurch
Our opening hours
Monday: 10am - 4pm
Tuesday: 10am - 4pm
Wednesday: 10am - 4pm
Thursday: 10am - 4pm
Friday: 10am - 4pm
Saturday: 10am - 4pm
Sunday: 10am - 4pm
Note:

Hours may differ on public holidays.

Please note that appointments must be made for adoptions.

Making a difference in Canterbury

Volunteer with us

SPCA'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

Enquiry types

Found Animals

If you have found a sick or injured animal, contact us immediately on 03 349 7057

Welfare calls are for cruelty, neglect or abuse of animals. Call centre hours for welfare are 8:30am-5pm, 7 days a week. If an animal is in life-threatening, immediate danger due to cruelty or abuse outside of hours, please dial 111 and request Police assistance.

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.

For native wildlife concerns (e.g. seals, birds, reptiles), please contact DoC on 0800 362 468 or MPI on 0800 80 99 66.

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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Our team

  • Bronwyn

    Bronwyn

    Area Manager

  • Natasha

    Natasha

    Centre Manager

  • Amber

    Amber

    Ambulance Team Leader

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