Animal Welfare League NSW (AWL) is a registered charity that has been caring for surrendered, neglected and abandoned animals for over 50 years.

• AWL operates two animal welfare shelters in NSW where surrendered animals are cared for prior to adoption
• AWL has a team of 3 full time Inspectors who respond to reports of cruelty or neglect to animals across NSW
• AWL operates a full service veterinary clinic at our Kemps Creek Shelter
• AWL provides behavioural advice and consultations
• AWL offers pet boarding where your pet can relax and enjoy their holiday
• AWL operates a discount desexing program through a network of 13 volunteer branches around NSW
• AWL operates a foster care network for those wishing to care for abandonded and surrendered pets until we can find them forever homes

Committees and Advisory Boards

Since AWL's inception in 1958, we have continued to be a leader in current practice relating to animal welfare issues. AWL is an active member or participant in the following committees and groups.

• Ag & Animal Services Emergency Management Committee (NSW Disaster Plan)
• Animal Ethics Committee - Baiada
• Animal Management in Rural and Regional Indigenous Communities (AMRRIC)
• Animal Welfare Advisory Council (AWAC)
• Animal Welfare League Australia (AWLA)
• Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS)
• Australian Companion Animals Council (ACAC)
• National Parks and Wildlife Service - Deer Program
• School Animals Care Ethics Committee (SACEC)
• University of Wollongong Animal Ethics Committee

Board of Directors

The Constitution of AWL provides for the election of Directors at the Annual General Meeting. Directors have a 3 year tenure of office, with 3 directors stepping down at each AGM when they can nominate for re-election.

• Alan Hunt (President)
• Alan Colling
• Margaret McMellon
• Phillip Palangas
• Frank Pieterse
• Helen Powderly
• Colleen Ringe
• Paul Sillato
• Ros Van Dam

 CEO - Tim Vasudeva