The Ruahine Animal Rescue has been founded by a group of passionate animal lovers most of whom have been involved with the now defunct Waipukurau SPCA. Their volunteering ranged from 1 to 29 years.
Since the closure of the Waipukurau SPCA the R.A.R has identified a significant absence of animal rescue in the area and to address this we have a vision to provide a compassionate and safe haven for animals in Central Hawkes Bay running a rescue organisation based significantly on using the community for fostering. There is a proliferation nationwide of unwanted and dumped dogs and cats. Rescue services are struggling to cope with the demand. Such animals in our area need our intervention and protection.
In addition, we recognised that the impact of the economic situation compounded by Cyclone Gabrielle has created unfortunate changes in circumstance for some people who are forced into rehoming their loved pets and are now desperate for help in this.
The Ruahine Animal Rescue is determined to offer the community a compassionate alternative service for care of animals.
Nationwide there are huge numbers of unwanted dogs and cats.
Ruahine Animal Rescue is based in Central Hawke's Bay and are a group of passionate animal lovers with past experience of animal welfare in the community. We are determined to offer the community a compassionate and humane service for care of animals.
We work alongside the Central Hawke's Bay Community to care for and rehome cats and dogs who need our love and support and long term become a registered charitable organisation.
