Council supports and greatly appreciates the excellent work carried out by local welfare organisations and vet clinics.

The Companion Animals Act 1998 allows surrendered animals to be re-homed straight away. When animals are surrendered to Council, rangers liaise with local organisations including 'No Kill Pet Rescue' and 'Cat Rescue' to assist with re-homing.

Similarly when young kittens are collected, they are often transported to Ryde or West Ryde Vets who have purpose-built facilities to provide them with the required level of care.

If you are wishing to welcome a pet into your family, why not consider adopting from one of these worthwhile organisations.

Local Organisations:

• No Kill Pet Rescue
• Cat Rescue
• Vetfriends (Ryde Veterinary Hospital - Kitten Adoptions) 
• West Ryde Veterinary Clinic (Kitten Adoptions)

Other organisations that offer animals for adoption:

• Doggie Rescue
• Cat Protection
• Sydney Dogs and Cats Home
• Working Dog Rescue
• NSW Animal Rescue
• Penrith Animal Rescue
• Labrador Rescue
• Staffy Rescue
• Seniors and Silky Rescue
• Domestic Animals Birth Control Society (DABS)

Desexing Assistance

Council encourages responsible pet owners to consider desexing their pets. Desexing prevents unwanted litters and is also considered to have positive health and behavioural benefits for your pet.

The following organisations may be able to provide assistance with the cost of desexing your pet. (Conditions apply):

• Domestic Animals Birth Control Society (DABS)
• National Desexing Network

Cruelty

Any person wishing to make a complaint about cruelty should be advised to contact the following:

• RSPCA
• Animal Welfare League
• Local Police Stations - Ryde 9808 7499, Eastwood 9858 5944, Gladesville 9879 9699

The RSPCA website provides more information about proper care and management of dogs.