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 that respond to reports of cruelty or neglect to animals across NSW
• AWL operates a full service veterinary clinic at West Hoxton
• 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 network of 14 volunteer branches around NSW

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)
• Ministers Taskforce on Cruelty
• National Parks and Wildlife Service - Deer Program
• School Animals Care Ethics Committee (SACEC)

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
• Christine Cunningham
• Guy Hartcher
• Margaret McMellon
• Phillip Palangas
• Colleen Ringe
• Jane Thomas
• Ros Van Dam
• Secretary - Maryann Dalton (CEO)