Oamaru Centre

03 434 8196

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

Our opening hours

Monday: 11am - 4pm

Tuesday: 11am - 4pm

Wednesday: 11am - 4pm

Thursday: 11am - 4pm

Friday: 11am - 4pm

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

Note:

Please note appointments must be made for adoptions.

Hours may differ on public holidays.

Making a difference in Oamaru

Volunteer with us

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.