Caring for Waiheke animals and our community
About WISCA
WISCA is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing help and support to the animals, people and community of Waiheke Island.
We started out as Waiheke SPCA in 1971, part of the Royal New Zealand Society for the Protection of Animals (RNZSPCA). We began with a simple goal: to provide a safe, caring place for animals in need.
In 2017, a group of spirited Waihekeans campaigned to separate from the SPCA, so that donations and control could be kept local. A community competition was held to rename the shelter, and WISCA (Waiheke Island Society for the Care of Animals) was born!
Over the decades, we’ve grown into a trusted part of the Waiheke community, helping hundreds of cats, dogs and small animals find loving homes.
Our work
WISCA staff and volunteers work to:
rescue abandoned, injured, mistreated or lost animals
provide medical care and rehabiitiation for animals in need
reunite lost pets with their families
match animals with safe, forever homes
teach the community about responsible pet care.