AUCKLAND ANIMAL RESCUES

AUCKLAND RESCUES FOR ANIMALS BIG AND SMALL

Animal Re-homing Charitable Trust 

CHARITY

To rescue, rehabilitate and re-home animals of all species. To educate, advise and mediate on animal issues. To offer temporary and permanent sanctuary to ailing animals as space provides. 

Phone: (09) 4791748 

Email: info@animalrehoming.co.nz 

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Humane Society of New Zealand 

CHARITY

Rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes dogs and cats, and advocates for de-sexing as a key way of preventing unwanted and neglected pets. They offer financial assistance for de-sexing.

Phone: (09) 630 0510 

Email: info@humanesociety.org.nz 

Website: www.humanesociety.org.nz 

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South Auckland Animal Rescue (SAAR)

CHARITY

Dedicated to rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing/release of all kinds of animals. 

Email: saartrust2000@gmail.com 


Hope Rescue South Auckland

CHARITY

Dedicated to helping unwanted, abused and stray or abandoned animals in need. 

Phone:  0276862778 (Steph) or 02102008791 (Diana)

Email: hope.rescue.south.auckland@gmail.com 

Website: www.hoperescuesouthauc.wixsite.com 

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Longacres Animals Haven 

Rescue and rehome animals of all kinds but mainly dogs. Is a haven for elderly dogs.  

Email: longacresk9s@gmail.com 

DONATE: 12 3094 0013761 00 


The Animal Sanctuary

CHARITY

An animal refuge which provide a safe haven for abused and neglected animals, and cares for injured or orphaned native birds. Rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of ex-battery hens.

Phone: (09) 422 7322 

Email: animalsanctuary@xtra.co.nz 

Website: www.animalsanctuary.co.nz 

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Loved at Last Animal Rescue -'LALA'

Rescue, rehabilitation and rehome of animals. 

Phone: 021 179 8689 

DONATE: LALA 12-3026-0088980-54


Franklin Farm Sanctuary

CHARITY

Specialise in the rescue and rehoming of battery hens, bobby calves, goats of all ages, and roosters. 

Phone: 0210 220 9359 

Email: franklinfarmsanctuary@gmail.com 

DONATE: Franklin Farm Sanctuary 12-3052-0030360-00


New Beginnings Rescue & Rehoming

Dedicated to rescue of abused, neglected or orphan animals and to also help other people find loving forever homes for their animals. No animal is to big or small.

Email: newbeginningsrescue.rehoming@gmail.com  


Arborfield Sanctuary Charitable Trust

CHARITY

Dedicated to providing a permanent and loving home for abused, neglected or abandoned farm animals.  

Email: arborfieldsanctuary@gmail.com 

DONATE: Arborfield Sanctuary Charitable Trust 02 0484 0021480 000 


Kaimanawa Heritage Horses

CHARITY

Dedicated to the care and welfare of Kaimanawa horses both domestically and in the wild. They are advocates on the welfare and future of the Kaimanawa horses in the wild. 

Phone: 0272231637 

Email: info@kaimanawaheritagehorses.org 

Website: www.kaimanawaheritagehorses.org 

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Auckland Cavy Care Rescue

CHARITY

A team dedicated to the rescue and re-home of Guinea Pigs (Cavies) and rabbits. 

Phone: 021 969 301 

Email: jrpetkeeper@gmail.com 

Website: www.aucklandcavycare.org.nz 

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Scruffy Fluffies - Rabbit Rescue and Animal Sanctuary

Rabbit Boarding, Rehoming and rescue. They will also take in other small animals if they have space.  

DONATE: 12-3073-0039030-01  


Hooved Haven

Dedicated to rescuing and rehoming farm animals, specializing in goats and sheep. 

Phone: 021677177 

Email: hoovedhaven@gmail.com 


Nor-West Auckland Goat Rescue

Helping any goat in need, they rehabilitate and re-home. Specialising in goat kids. Ex dairy, or victims of hunting. 

Phone: 021 1177056  


Arborfield Animal Sanctuary

CHARITY

Provides a permanent and loving home for abused, neglected or abandoned farm animals. 

Phone: (09) 4237551 

Email: arborfieldsanctuary@gmail.com 

DONATE: Arborfield Sanctuary Charitable Trust 02 0484 0021480 000 


Pet Refuge NZ

CHARITY

Established to provide a free, safe, temporary shelter for pets of families escaping domestic violence.  

Phone: (09) 975 0850 

Email: info@petrefuge.org.nz 

Website: www.petrefuge.org.nz 

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Friends with Tales 

CHARITY

A platform dedicated to rescuing and rehoming animals throughout New Zealand. Provides support to other rescues and pound shelters with rehoming via a purpose-built online website platform. Provides education and advice to ensure the health and welfare of animals. 

Email: support@friendswithtales.co.nz 

Website: www.friendswithtales.co.nz 

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Rodney Animal Rescue

CHARITY

An Animal Rescue based in Rodney, Auckland, New Zealand with a focus on rescuing and rehabilitating large animals. They also offer education on animal welfare and wellbeing. 

Phone: 021 737 2831 

Email: rodneyanimalrescue@gmail.com 

Website: www.rodneyanimalrescue.org 

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Country Retreat Animal Sanctuary 

CHARITY

Dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehome of animals - in particular, dogs and puppies. 

Phone: (09)425 8676 

Email: countryretreatanimalsanctuary@gmail.com 

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Cute Little Cavies Guinea Pig Rescue 

Rescues Guinea Pigs with the view of offering them a permanent home or re-homing them to a suitable new home. They offer a haven as long as it’s needed. 

Phone: 0210 512 866  

Email: cutelittlecavy@gmail.com 


Auckland Reptile Rescue

Rescue and rehome of reptiles, turtle, fish and amphibians for over 10 years. 

Phone: 021 1133469 

Email: reptilerescuenz@gmail.com 

DONATE: 03 0156 0317389 000 


North Shore Turtle, Reptile and Amphibian Rescue Auckland

Offer a rescue or surrender service for amphibians and reptiles. Rehabilitation and re-homing. 

Phone: 021 105 5508 

AUCKLAND DOG RESCUES

Chained Dog Rehabilitation & Rehoming 

CHARITY

Operates NZ wide to help empower dog owners by providing them with the tools necessary that will remove the need for dogs to be life-chained. To provide rescue and rehabilitative care to any dogs relinquished so they may live a happy and fulfilling life. To advocate for law change in all aspects of animal welfare. 

Email: info@chaineddog.org.nz 

Website: www.chaineddog.org.nz/ 

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Saving Hope Foundation 

CHARITY

To rescue and rehabilitate abandoned and abused dogs. To spay and neuter dogs to prevent future unwanted animals. To rehome dogs and puppies to loving forever homes. To support community awareness of ethical treatment of dogs and all animals.

Phone: 021 288 8667

Email: savinghopefoundationnz@gmail.com 

Website: www.savinghope.co.nz 

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North Auckland Dog Rescue

CHARITY - North Auckland Animal Rescue Charitable Trust) 

After years of saving dogs from pounds, North Auckland Dog Rescue changed focus in 2017 to de-sexing dogs, specifically in the Far North.  

Phone: 027 202 9777 

Email: dogrescue@xtra.co.nz 

DONATE: North Auckland Dog Rescue 12-3046-0431037-00


Bridge Bully Rescue

Is a small dog rescue focused on rescuing and rehoming bully breeds from the Auckland area, ensuring they are brought up to become amazing family dogs.

Email: bridgebullyrescue@gmail.com 


Auckland Puppy Rescue

CHARITY

They rescue unwanted puppies, keeping them safe and warm by placing them into responsible, loving foster homes. They provide them with the training and care they need before finding them great new homes.

They also support de-sexing to help stop the cycle of more unwanted puppy litters. 

Email: puppyrescue@outlook.com   

Website: www.aucklandpuppyrescue.com

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South Auckland Puppy Surrender - SAPS (Puppy and Kitten rescue)

Dedicated to providing a non-judgmental puppy surrender service. They serve to rescue, raise and rehome puppies and kittens.

Email: southaucklandpuppysurrender@gmail.com 


Last Lamppost – Dog & Animal Rescue 

Dedicated to dog and animal rescue and rehoming. 

Email: lastlamppost@gmail.com 


Chained Dog Awareness New Zealand Trust

CHARITY

Built to educate the owners of chained dogs and to re-home and rehabilitate those that are rescued. 

Email: chaineddog@gmail.com 

Website: www.chaineddog.co.nz 

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The Boxers and Bullies Charitable Trust

CHARITY

Working hard to provide support to owners of Boxer and Bull-breed dogs, and assist in the re-homing of these breeds. They are passionate about support and education. Their mission is to help owners understand these breeds, and empower them with the skills to be knowledgeable, responsible dog owners.

Email: info@boxerrescue.org.nz 

Website: www.boxerrescue.org.nz 

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ARAN Animal Rescue NZ (Auckland Wing)

CHARITY

Are one of a few dog rescue groups in New Zealand who specialise almost exclusively in rescuing pound dogs. In under 6 years they have saved around 1000+ pound dogs and private rehomes, together with various other animals, and via a network of foster homes and other agencies all over the North Island, seen those dogs de-sexed and vet treated as necessary, and into approved permanent homes. 

Email: Aran.rescue.nz@gmail.com 

Website: www.arananimalrescue.org.nz 

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Rottweiler Rescue & Rehoming New Zealand 

CHARITY

Operating nationwide, their aim is to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome Rottweilers into loving, experienced, forever homes. 

Email: rottierescuenz@gmail.com 

Website: www.rottierescue.org.nz 

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HURRAH - Humane Rescue, Rehabilitation and Rehoming Charitable Trust 

CHARITY

To rescue and rehome dogs to loving homes. To prevent unwanted pregnancies through de-sexing initiatives. To educate owners on the importance of removing their dog from a life on the chain

Email: chrissy@hurrah.org.nz 

Website: www.hurrah.org.nz 

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GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE TRUST

CHARITY

Dedicated to looking out for the welfare of neglected, abandoned and unwanted German Shepherd Dogs throughout New Zealand. 

Phone: 0274 581 428 

Email: info@gsdrescue.org.nz 

Website: www.gsdrescue.org.nz 

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KEYSAR KUSTOMZ

Dedicated to rescue of stray, homeless, abandoned, abused & neglected dogs & cats.  

Phone: 021 139 6978  

Email: wc.keysar@gmail.com 

DONATE: Keysar Rescue 38-9012-0688210-02

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PAWS - RESTART

Dedicated to rescue of stray, homeless, abandoned, abused & neglected dogs.

E-mail: Pawsrestartanimalrescue@gmail.com  

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AUCKLAND CAT RESCUES

Lonely Miaow

CHARITY

Dedicated to the rescue and care of stray and abandoned cats and kittens in the greater Auckland area. 

Phone: (09) 575 9760 

Email: info@lonelymiaow.co.nz 

Website: www.lonelymiaow.co.nz 

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Auckland City Kitties 

Kitten rescue and rehoming for orphaned and abandoned kittens in Auckland City 

Email: aucklandcitykitties@gmail.com 


Angel’s Kitten Rescue North Shore 

Rescue, foster, de-sex, and find forever homes for abandoned, orphaned & homeless kittens.  

Phone: (09) 444 2916 

DONATE: Angels Kittens 12-3136-0360826-00 


Paw Kitties Charitable Trust

CHARITY

Rescues, rehabilitates, fosters and re-homes stray and abandoned cats in the Mt Wellington area. 

Phone: (09) 527-7636 

Email: enquiries@pawkitties.co.nz   

Website: www.pawkitties.org 

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Katnzhub 

To rescue, rehabilitate and rehome stray and unwanted kittens and cats in Auckland. 

Phone: 021 162 5628 

Email: josmythenz@gmail.com 

DONATE: 12-3077-0488490-01 


The NZ Cat Foundation

To rescue, rehabilitate and rehome cats in need. To de-sex community cats and encourage kind and humane treatment of cats within the community. 

Contact

Website: www.thenzcatfoundation.org.nz 

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Orphaned Kitten Rescue Auckland 

Dedicated to the rescue and rehoming of orphaned neonatal kittens within the Auckland region.  

DONATE: Orphaned Kitten Rescue Auckland account 12-3061-0380119-50 


Brave Paws Animal Rescue

CHARITY - North Shore Cat Rescue

Dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of cats and kittens. 

Phone: 0274 862 374 

Email: auckland9livesrescue@foxmail.com 

DONATE: Brave Paws Animal Rescue 01-0735-0083521-00


Franklin Cat Rescue

CHARITY

Dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of abandoned cats & kittens and Community cats. 

Phone: 027 901 2244 

Email: franklincatrescue@gmail.com 

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Gutter Kitties 

CHARITY

To work with stray cats in the community either through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), or rescue and rehoming. They strive to educate the public on the importance of de-sexing and microchipping, and work with other cat rescue organisations to help make a real difference to the lives of street cats in the community. 

Email: enquiries@gutterkitties.co.nz 

Website: www.gutterkitties.co.nz 

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Kitties4u 

Rehabilitating and rehoming orphaned kittens in Auckland that were destined to be put to sleep (Lynfield Vets Rescue)

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Crazy Cat Lady Cat Rescue South Auckland

A team dedicated to the care and welfare of cats and kittens in need in the South Auckland area. 

Email: cclcr@hotmail.com 

DONATE: 38-9001-0922315-03 


CatsnCare

CHARITY

Was founded early in 2011 to care for and rehome stray, abandoned and abused cats and kittens throughout the Rodney area. In 2018, that same committee set up Coast Pet Care Charitable Trust (CHARITY) with the aim of helping to de-sex and microchip as many companion animals as possible. 

Phone: Desex & Microchip Programme: 027 337 3933 ( 027 DESEXED)

Email: catsncare@gmail.com 

Website: www.catsncare.org.nz 

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Pet Whisperer Rescue Trust 

CHARITY

They Rescue, Rehabilitate and Rehome stray animals and have foster homes in the Auckland area. 

Phone: 022 482 1620 

Email: rescueadmin@petwhisperer.co.nz 

Website: www.rescue.petwhisperer.co.nz 

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Kitty Cats out West

A team dedicated to looking after community cats in West Auckland

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Mama Bear’s Homeless Feline Rescue 

Dedicated to rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of cats and kittens.

Email: mamabearshomelessfelines@protonmail.com 


Stray Cats New Zealand Trust

CHARITY

Dedicated to rescue of stray cats and kittens NZ wide with the goal to one day open a shelter.

Phone: (09) 575 1114 

Email: straycatsnz@gmail.com 

Website: www.straycatsnz.org 

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9 Lives Orphanage 

CHARITY

To care and rehabilitate injured, sick and scared cats and kittens. To rehome those once stray and abandoned into loving forever homes. 

Email: info@9livesorphanage.co.nz 

Website: www.9livesorphanage.co.nz 

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Auckland Forgotten Felines

Dedicated to the rescue of dumped and abandoned cats and care for colonies of wild cats. 

Phone: 021 817 914

Donations gratefully received.


Julie’s Animal Refuge 

A rescue that takes in and re-homes lost, hurt, and abandoned animals in Rodney, specialising in cats & kittens. 

Phone: (09) 422 3322 

Email: julie@juliesanimalrefuge.nz 

Website: www.juliesanimalrefuge.nz 

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Every Cat Counts

Are a non profit cat rescue in Papakura South Auckland, focusing solely on stray kittens / cats 

Email: everycatcountspapakura@gmail.com 


M.A.D Mission Animal Desexing / Kitty Catcher

On a Mission to De-sex stray Cats and rehome the kittens 

Phone: 021 02212999 

Email: kell_skin@hotmail.com 

DONATE: 12-3032-0504645-02 


CK Kitty Catchers

Dedicated to Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and rehoming of tamable cats and kittens. 

Email: ck.kittycatchers@gmail.com 


East Auckland Kitten Rescue

Dedicated to the rescue of cats and kittens in need. They de-sex stray adult cats through a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program, as well as taking care of any kittens they come across. The kittens are tamed, de-sexed, de-flead, de-wormed, and microchipped before being put up for adoption. 

Email: eastaucklandkittenrescue@gmail.com 

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AUCKLAND BIRD RESCUES

New Zealand Bird Rescue Charitable Trust 

CHARITY

Have a Centre which accepts and cares for all orphaned, sick and injured native and non-native New Zealand birds.  The Centre is located at 74 Avonleigh Road, Green Bay, Waitakere, Auckland. 

Phone: 027 816 9219  

Email: www.birdrescue.org.nz 

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The New Zealand Hen Welfare Trust 

CHARITY

Rescue commercially farmed hens who are scheduled to be killed; Rehabilitate them to full health and normal behaviours; Re-home them to happy, safe, slaughter-free homes. Raise public awareness about hen welfare. 

Phone: 021 0245 2156 

Email: lisa@ljservices.co.nz   


Greenhills Birds and Domestic Birds Rescue

Offer fostering services for domestic birds that have been found or (non-native) birds needing re-homing. 

Phone: 021 847 344 

Email: info@birdstuff.co.nz 

WAIHEKE ISLAND ANIMAL RESCUES

WISCA 

CHARITY

Waiheke Island Society for the Care of Animals is an independent Not for Profit organisation dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership of Waiheke Island’s animals. Offers education, help and support to the community in dealing with all aspects of animal care. 

WISCA depends on income from their Op shop - Waiheke WISCA Op Shop located at 5 Tamariki Ave, Orewa.

Phone: (09) 372 5222 

Email: wisca@wisca.co.nz 

Website: www.wisca.co.nz 

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