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Te Puni Kīrehe Āhuru o Henderson

Henderson Animal Shelter

COVID-19 information

Animal shelters are open with strict entry conditions and required health and safety measures in place.

Please call the shelter before attending in person.

Contact details

48 The Concourse, Henderson

09 836 7777

has@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Viewing times for adoptions

Monday to Friday: 10.15am-4.15pm
Weekends and public holidays: 11am-3pm
Closed on Christmas Day

Collect impounded dogs

Monday to Friday: 8.30pm-4.30pm
Weekends and public holidays: 11am-3pm
Closed: Christmas Day

Payment options

Cash
Eftpos
Credit card (Visa or MasterCard - a convenience fee of 1.75 per cent of your payment amount applies)

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