Aotearoa Animal Refuge

Aotearoa Animal Refuge

Aotearoa Animal Refuge

Rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals in need.

About Aotearoa Animal Refuge

We rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome abandoned animals, promoting kindness and responsible pet ownership in Auckland and beyond.

A small black and white puppy is sitting inside a wooden shelter with the words 'COROHAWK SHELTER' painted in green above the doorway. The shelter appears to be simple and rustic, with a metal rim around the entrance.

A small black and white puppy is sitting inside a wooden shelter with the words 'COROHAWK SHELTER' painted in green above the doorway. The shelter appears to be simple and rustic, with a metal rim around the entrance.

A variety of animals are inside stacked cages, including small dogs and rabbits. The cages are colorful, with prominent pink, green, and blue hues. The animals are mostly lying down and the setup resembles a market or pet shop environment.

A variety of animals are inside stacked cages, including small dogs and rabbits. The cages are colorful, with prominent pink, green, and blue hues. The animals are mostly lying down and the setup resembles a market or pet shop environment.

Three raccoons are in a wire cage, with two standing upright and peering out, while the third drinks from a white basin filled with water. Behind the cage, there are branches and a red blanket draped over a bar. In the foreground, a person holds a smartphone with a green case, aiming it at the raccoons.

Three raccoons are in a wire cage, with two standing upright and peering out, while the third drinks from a white basin filled with water. Behind the cage, there are branches and a red blanket draped over a bar. In the foreground, a person holds a smartphone with a green case, aiming it at the raccoons.

Our Mission

Dedicated to preventing cruelty, we provide shelter, veterinary care, and education to create a brighter future for all animals.

Our Services

Dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating animals in need.

Animal Rescue

Providing shelter, veterinary care, and love for abandoned and neglected animals.

A person wearing a mask and a green uniform gently holds a baby orangutan while sitting next to another orangutan. The setting appears to be a zoo or animal sanctuary with lush greenery in the background.

A person wearing a mask and a green uniform gently holds a baby orangutan while sitting next to another orangutan. The setting appears to be a zoo or animal sanctuary with lush greenery in the background.

Adoption Services

Connecting loving families with pets in need of a forever home.

A fenced area with several small animal shelters and a variety of animals, including chickens and rabbits, scattered around. Sunlight filters through trees, creating dappled shadows on the ground.

A fenced area with several small animal shelters and a variety of animals, including chickens and rabbits, scattered around. Sunlight filters through trees, creating dappled shadows on the ground.

Gallery

A raccoon is sitting in a relaxed position inside a cage, with its back against the mesh wall and mouth open as if yawning. The habitat is made of wooden platforms and includes branches for climbing.

A raccoon is sitting in a relaxed position inside a cage, with its back against the mesh wall and mouth open as if yawning. The habitat is made of wooden platforms and includes branches for climbing.

A small, light brown puppy is standing on its hind legs inside a metal cage, looking outside with a paw raised against the bars. The background shows crumpled newspaper and a metal bowl inside the cage.

A small, light brown puppy is standing on its hind legs inside a metal cage, looking outside with a paw raised against the bars. The background shows crumpled newspaper and a metal bowl inside the cage.

A golden retriever wearing a red vest sits on snow-covered steps under a wooden shelter. In the background, several people in red jackets are visible, likely part of a ski patrol team, as they stand on the snowy pathway.

A golden retriever wearing a red vest sits on snow-covered steps under a wooden shelter. In the background, several people in red jackets are visible, likely part of a ski patrol team, as they stand on the snowy pathway.

A tabby cat and a gray rabbit are together inside a large metal cage with hay bedding. A broken wooden branch protrudes into the cage, and the base is lined with hay. The cage is placed on a wooden floor.

A tabby cat and a gray rabbit are together inside a large metal cage with hay bedding. A broken wooden branch protrudes into the cage, and the base is lined with hay. The cage is placed on a wooden floor.

Two dogs are in a metal cage with a wire mesh front, one sitting and the other standing, looking through the bars. A metal bucket is placed on the floor inside the cage. The environment seems rustic and possibly part of a kennel or shelter.

Two dogs are in a metal cage with a wire mesh front, one sitting and the other standing, looking through the bars. A metal bucket is placed on the floor inside the cage. The environment seems rustic and possibly part of a kennel or shelter.

A dog stands on its hind legs behind metal bars, looking out with a somber expression. The setting appears to be a kennel or animal shelter.

A dog stands on its hind legs behind metal bars, looking out with a somber expression. The setting appears to be a kennel or animal shelter.

Celebrating rescues, rehabilitation, and joyful adoptions.

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Contact Us

Get in touch to support our animal rescue efforts.