About Us
The Animal Welfare League NSW Great Lakes & Manning Branch has been actively working in the community since 1980. Our team is made up of passionate volunteers committed to improving the lives of companion animals and supporting pet owners in Great Lakes, Manning, Tea Gardens, Gloucester, Bulahdelah, Nambucca Heads, Macksville, Urunga, Coffs Harbour and Kempsey.
We care for animals through a trusted network of foster carers, rather than from a shelter facility.
Our meetings are held on the 2nd Saturday of every month at 2pm at the Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club on Parkes Street, Tuncurry.
What We Do
Subsidised Desexing
As part of AWL NSW’s commitment to responsible pet ownership, our Branch provides subsidised desexing services through local vet clinics. This support is intended for pensioners, low-income earners, and anyone experiencing financial hardship within our community.
Please note: this assistance is for owned pets only. Eligibility and availability may vary.
Adoptions
Our Branch helps local animals in need find loving, permanent homes. We support the adoption process by caring for and preparing pets for rehoming, assisting with meet-and-greets, and helping match each animal with the right family.
All animals available for adoption are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped.
Rehoming
If you are looking to surrender your pet, please get in touch with us. Our ability to accept surrendered animals depends on our current capacity and resources, but we will always do our best to help or guide you to alternative support.
How You Can Help
Become a Member
Support our Branch and the animals we care for by becoming a member. Your membership helps fund essential services and makes you part of a passionate community dedicated to animal welfare.
Become a Foster Carer
Open your heart and home to an animal in need. Foster carers provide temporary care for animals until they are ready for adoption. Please note you may be required to host meet-and-greets in your home with potential adopters.
Become a Volunteer
Join our Branch team and make a real difference! Volunteers assist with a range of activities, including animal care, administration, events and fundraising, social media, and photography. Whether you can spare a few hours or more, your time and skills are invaluable. Please contact us to find out more.
Make a Donation
Our Branch depends on the support of our community to continue our vital work. We gratefully accept monetary donations as well as goods such as pet food, bedding, toys, and other pet supplies. Every donation, big or small, helps us care for animals in need. Please contact us to discuss how you can donate.
Support our Op Shop
We operate an op-shop to raise essential funds for the care and rehoming of animals. By shopping with us or donating gently used items, you’re helping fund vital services such as animal care, veterinary treatment and community outreach programs.
Visit our op shop today or contact us to learn more about how you can support this initiative.
Location: Dolphin Arcade, Tuncurry
Open 10am – 2pm Weekdays and 9am – 12pm Saturdays