Oamaru Centre

03 434 8196

281 Thames Street, Oamaru 9400 PO Box 363, Oamaru 9401

Our opening hours

Mon: 10am - 4pm

Tue: 10am - 4pm

Wed: 10am - 4pm

Thu: 10am - 4pm

Fri: 10am - 4pm

Sat: Closed

Sun: Closed

Note:

Under New Zealand’s traffic light system, our Centre is open to the public by appointment, in both red and orange.

Making a difference in Oamaru

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Under New Zealand’s traffic light system, our Centre is open to the public by appointment, in both red and orange. Please note: Members of the public do not require a vaccine pass for entry to an SPCA Centre. From Tuesday 5 April, in line with the latest Government decision and advice, SPCA has lifted its temporary mandate and vaccine pass requirements.

If you are interested in adopting, fostering or volunteering, please contact us via the website or by phoning us to make an appointment, our team will be able to discuss next steps. In line with Government regulations, physical distancing, face coverings, and contact-tracing measures are required and must be adhered to when appointments take place.

Our Inspectorate teams are an essential service, continuing their work in the community and responding to call-outs, while upholding strict health and safety measures. For any animal welfare concerns or general queries, please contact our Centre for support.

Our Oamaru Centre is situated behind Vetlife in Oamaru. We have one full-time animal welfare inspector who attends animal welfare call-outs in the North Otago and South Canterbury areas.

Specific enquiries

Enquiry types

All cruelty reports should be made by phone: 03 434 8196

Do not email or Facebook us to report emergencies.

AFTER HOURS

If you have an animal emergency outside of business hours, please contact us on 0800 682 467.

Our team will be on call during our centre opening hours – please see above. If you have an animal emergency outside of these hours, please contact your nearest after-hours vet clinic. For any problems with stray, found or lost dogs, please contact the local council. Please contact the local police for any instances where an animal or person/s welfare is at immediate risk.