Caring for Waiheke pets

We provide animal welfare services on Waiheke Island and support our community to be responsible pet owners.

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What we do

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 support to the people of Waiheke to promote:

  • desexing

  • microchipping

  • animal care

  • responsible pet ownership.

We provide financial support for the care of animals on a case-by-case basis.

 

How we helped in 2025

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42 cats desexed

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15 dogs desexed

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43 pets microchipped

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16 cats rehomed

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5 cats fostered

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320kg of wheat donated to the Onetangi roosters

~~~ 42 cats desexed ~~~ 15 dogs desexed ~~~ 43 pets microchipped ~~~ 16 cats rehomed ~~~ 5 cats fostered ~~~ 320kg of wheat donated to the Onetangi roosters

In 2025, we:

  • desexed 42 cats and 15 dogs

  • microchipped and registered 43 pets

  • rehomed 16 cats

  • found foster homes for 5 cats

  • donated 320kg of wheat to the abandoned Onetangi roosters

  • offered guidance on pet behavioural issues and animal welfare concerns

  • worked with local children to educate them about responsible pet ownership.

Email wisca@wisca.co.nz or call our animal advocate on 0275395107 to find out more about our services, to volunteer or to support our work.

Pets of Waiheke

Pets of Waiheke is a community initiative and part of the Waiheke Collective network. It works to support responsible pet ownership in ways that minimise impacts on local wildlife.

Visit the Pets of Waiheke Facebook page.

Hill’s pet nutrition

Corporate sponsor

We are very grateful to be sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

Hill's provide all the food for animals in our shelter.

Good nutrition is vital for the health and wellbeing of our beloved pets and can help them live longer and happier lives.

Hill's use high-quality, balanced ingredients in their pet foods which are formulated by vets, nutritionists and food scientists. We can confidently recommend their products for your pets.

Buy Hill’s pet food

Visit our Op Shop to buy Hill’s pet food for you cats and dogs.