Whakatane SPCA Animal Centre in Gateway Crescent is open to the public Monday to Saturday from 9am to 11.30am. Volunteers provide a 24 hour, 7 day, on call service to the community.  The Animal Centre is a safe haven for abused, neglected or unwanted animals awaiting new homes.  The SPCA works to prevent cruelty to animals through enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act, education and promotion of responsible pet ownership.
Contact us for animal emergencies, pet adoption, pet care and more.

DOC (Department of Conservation)
Whale Strandings and injured wildlife
Tel 0800 362 468

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Animal Disease

To report Suspected Exotic Pests or Disease in Animals or Plants 0800 80 99 66

To report Animal Welfare Complaints 0800 008 333

To report Suspect Illegal Importation of Animals, Birds or Plants or the Sale of Uninspected Meat. 0800 10 40 70