How we help and support for the animals of Waiheke
WISCA is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the animals and community of Waiheke Island. We provide help and support for household pets, ducks, geese and roosters.
We also provide education and financial assistance to the people of Waiheke to promote desexing, microchipping and responsible pet ownership.
Welfare & Rescue
We provide help and support for Waiheke animals in need, rescuing and caring for injured or mistreated pets and feeding the ducks, geese and roosters.
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If you’re aware of an animal in need, please call or text our WISCA Animal Support Helpline: 027 5395 107. We operate Monday to Friday, 10.00am - 4.00pm
Outside our operating hours please contact Animal Emergency Services.
Adopting & Fostering
We help animals in need of a new home by matching them with informed owners in suitable homes that create a secure and happy future for them.
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See who is ready to be adopted to a loving home right now. Visit the WISCA Facebook page.
Desexing & Microchipping
We help prevent unwanted breeding with desexing, and the microchipping of pets. Financial assistance is available.
Learn More.
Community Education
We work with local groups and residents to actively promote and provide education for responsible pet ownership in the Waiheke community.
Learn More.
How you can get involved and help our animals
We can only do what we do with your generous support. You can help WISCA and the Island’s animals with financial support, by donating goods to our Op Shop, making a bequest or by donating your time.
We appreciate whatever help you can provide, and be assured that every dollar donated or earned by our Op Shop stays on the Island to directly help our animals and our community.
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Turning donations into dollars at the best Op Shop on the Island
Thanks to our generous community, the WISCA Op Shop has grown to become Waiheke’s favourite charity shop. There’s a huge range of high quality second-hand goodies to be found at bargain prices. The shop is open 6 days a week.
We’re always happy to receive your donations that directly help keep the shop, and our services, going. We can also help clear deceased estates, which helps us with goods for the shop, and leaves you one less thing to worry about. Learn More.
Please deliver donations during Op Shop hours only.
Clothing
Toys
Electrical Goods
Books
Footwear
Jewellery
Homewares
Tools
Opening Times
The WISCA Op Shop is open on the following days and times:
Monday: 9am–4pm
Tuesday: 9am–4pm
Wednesday: 9am–4pm
Thursday: 9am–4pm
Friday: 9am–4pm
Saturday: 10am–4pm
Sunday: Closed
Op Shop Facebook
Visit the WISCA OP Shop Facebook page to discover our latest donations and grab a bargain!
Personal Shopper
Go to the Waiheke Wisca Op Shop Facebook page link below and see our pinned “Personal Shopping Post” or phone us on 372 5222.
Donation Drop-offs
Please contact us and book-in your next donation drop-off.
Text or call: 372 5222.
Or: Message Us via Facebook.
Deceased Estates
We will also clear deceased estates at your request - please contact us to discuss this further and to organise a suitable time for a home visit.
Purchase Hill’s Cat and Dog food from the WISCA Op Shop.
HILL’S PET NUTRITION: PREMIUM PET FOOD BACKED BY SCIENCE
From their days as puppies and kittens to their years as senior dogs and cats, our biology-based nutrition stays a step ahead for differences you can see, feel and trust.
WISCA Corporate Sponsor
Hill's kindly provides all of the food for the animals in our shelter.
The WISCA Op Shop stocks a wide variety of Hill’s Dog food.
The WISCA Op Shop stocks a wide variety of Hill’s Cat food.
Become a Friend of WISCA
As a Friend of WISCA, your generous financial support helps us to support the animals, people and community of Waiheke. You can become a Friend of WISCA as a private donor, corporate sponsor or business supporter.
Join us as a Private Donor and become a Friend of WISCA
Financial donations make all the difference to WISCA and the animals, people and community of Waiheke Island. We appreciate any donation you are able to provide, and if you donate $25 or more, we will be pleased to welcome you as a Friend of WISCA.
And as a Friend of WISCA, we’ll keep you informed of the work we are doing and you’ll receive recognition and invitations to special events.
Join us a as Corporate Sponsor and become a Friend of WISCA
Our Corporate Sponsors are highly valued partners and Friends of WISCA. Whether you can provide funds, goods or services, or even hold a fundraising event, we appreciate your support. We’ll also acknowledge your contribution on our website and elsewhere.
Anything you can do to sponsor our important work will make a positive difference to the animals, people and community of Waiheke Island.
Join us as a Business Supporter and become a Friend of WISCA
If you would like to become a business supporter, there are many ways to help WISCA and our animals in need. You can donate in-kind goods or services that we can use at our various WISCA fundraising events held throughout the year.
Anything you can do to support our important work will make a positive difference to the animals, people and community of Waiheke Island.