14 clinics across Auckland, one caring team

Community and animal welfare

Caring for animals beyond our clinic walls

Supporting animal welfare is part of who we are. Veterinary Hospital Group is proud to work alongside rescue organisations, charities and community groups that improve the lives of animals throughout Auckland.

Rescue kitten cared for through a Veterinary Hospital Group welfare partnership

How we help

Veterinary support for rescued and vulnerable animals

Our clinics regularly provide hands on veterinary support to rescue and welfare organisations across Auckland.

01

Desexing programmes

Reducing unwanted litters and helping rescue animals get ready for adoption.

02

Preventative healthcare

Vaccinations, parasite control and health checks so rescues start their new lives well.

03

Medical treatment and surgery

Diagnosis, treatment and surgical care for animals that arrive sick or injured.

Organisations we support

Proud to work alongside Auckland's rescue community

SPCA New Zealand logo

All animals

SPCA

New Zealand's leading animal welfare charity, rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals in need and working to prevent cruelty.

  • Participation in desexing initiatives
  • Support for animal welfare programmes
  • Veterinary care for animals in need
The Dog Rescue Project logo

Dog rescue

Dog Rescue Project

An Auckland-based dog rescue that helps owners of neglected dogs care for them better, and rehabilitates and rehomes dogs given into its care.

  • Desexing support
  • Veterinary treatment and medical care
  • Help with rehabilitation and rehoming
Gutter Kitties logo

Cat rescue

Gutter Kitties

A charitable trust on the North Shore and Hibiscus Coast that rescues and rehomes cats and kittens, mostly street cats that have been abandoned, surrendered or mistreated.

  • Desexing programmes
  • Medical treatment and preventative healthcare
  • Support for rescue and rehoming
Lonely Miaow Association logo

Cat rescue

Lonely Miaow Association

A volunteer charity that has cared for stray and abandoned cats across greater Auckland for around 25 years.

  • Desexing support
  • Veterinary treatment and preventative care
  • Help with feline rescue and welfare
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Animal rescue

Saving Hope

An Auckland charitable trust that rescues mistreated animals and finds them loving new homes.

  • Desexing support
  • Veterinary treatment and medical care
  • Help with rehabilitation and rehoming

Our commitment

We believe veterinary care has an important role in improving animal welfare in our communities.

Through partnerships with rescue and welfare organisations, we support responsible pet ownership, reduce unwanted litters, improve animal health outcomes and help vulnerable animals receive the care they need.

These partnerships reflect our commitment to animal welfare, both inside and outside the clinic. If you run a rescue or welfare organisation in Auckland, we would love to hear from you.

Rescue success stories

Second chances and happy endings

Meet some of the rescue animals our teams have helped on the way to their new homes.

Rescue stories are coming soon. If one of our clinics helped your rescue pet, we'd love to hear about them.

In the community

Community news and events

All news

Are you a rescue or welfare group?

Talk to us about veterinary support for the animals in your care.