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Te Puni Kīrehe Āhuru o Silverdale Silverdale Animal Shelter
Contact details
Viewing times for adoptions
- Monday to Friday: 10.30am-3pm by appointment only.
- Weekends and public holidays: 11am-3pm by appointment only.
- Christmas Day: closed.
Adopt a dog
Email us with the dog's name and a completed dog adoption application form:
Collect impounded dogs
- By appointment only.
- Tuesday to Thursday: 8.30am-4pm.
- Friday to Monday and public holidays: 9.30am-3pm.
- Christmas Day: closed.
Microchip your dog
The Silverdale Animal Shelter can microchip your dog. Contact the shelter for more information and to book an appointment.
Cost of microchipping:
| Description | Fee (incl GST) |
|---|---|
| Microchip a dog | $40 |
Payment options
- Cash
- Eftpos
- Credit card: Visa or MasterCard. A card payment fee of 0.67 per cent of your payment amount applies.