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Below are services that assist with rescue, evacuation and emergency care for animals.
Telephone: 1300795299 or 0248773211
Email: enquiry.southeast@lls.nsw.gov.au
Website: https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/help-and-advice/emergency-and-biosecurity/local-land-services-emergency-contacts
This organisation provides the following services: Coordinate rescue, evacuation and emergency care for animals. Coordinate assessment, humane destruction and disposal of affected animals. Support recovery arrangements and provide impact assessments.
Telephone: 1300 072 757 or 1300 361 967
Email: parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au; info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Website: nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
This organisation provides plant and animal conservation, fire management, tourism, research, education.
Telephone: 02 9770 7555
Email: Contact form on website
Website: rspcansw.org.au/contact-us/
This organisation provides care for domestic animals.
Telephone: 1300 094 737
Email: info@wires.org.au
Website: wires.org.au
This organisation provides wildlife rescue and care for injured animals.