RSPCA Community Aged Care Program

Service Description

A program for older people that assists them to care for their pets in their own homes. The Aged Care Program is available to people who are 65 years and older, Indigenous Pet Owners over 50 years of age, and Palliative Care patients. The service includes temporary foster care or boarding if the person requires medical treatment in hospital, home visits to assist with pet care, pet grooming, transport to and from local veterinarian, and assistance with dog walking or in home care for pets.

Alternate Names: Pets of Older Persons

Hours of Operation

Mon- Fri 9:00am-5:00pm

Accessibility

Referral System

Application information available through website.

Service Fees

Operates from donations and fundraising. Owners are asked to pay an amount based on their ability for veterinary care, boarding, grooming.

Disability Access

Yes

Organisational Information

Area Served

NSW

Parent Organisation

RSPCA NSW

Postal Address

Post Office Box 34

Yagoona

NSW

2199

Other Information

Volunteering Opportunities

Yes

Other Contacts

1300 Cruelty

Last Updated: 25 June 2024