Rural Support
- South Waikato Vet Services Ltd - Branch Clinic 75 Tīrau St, Putāruru (07) 883 3018 A/H (07) 886 6413
- Tokoroa & District Veterinary Services 67 Ashworth St, Tokoroa (07) 886 6119 24 HRS
- Vetora, Putāruru Kensington St, Putāruru (07) 883 7392 24 HRS
- Tīrau Veterinary Centre 5 Patetere Rd, Tīrau (07) 883 1667 A/H 027 493 5825
- Cow Care Ltd 515 Pakaraka Rd, Tapapa, Tīrau (07) 883 4717
South Waikato Kennels and Catteries
- Domain Rd Kennels and Cattery 56 Domain Rd, Putāruru (07) 883 3177 or 027 465 7410
- Paws and Claws Retreat 3862 SH1, Tokoroa (07) 280 8817
- Tokoroa Animal Lodge Main Rd, Tokoroa (07) 886 0999
South Waikato Pet Friendly Accommodation
- Redwood Lodge Motel Tokoroa 1/ 4185 SH, Tokoroa (07) 886 8209
- Arohena Campground Wharepapa South (Department of Conservation land)
- Putāruru Arms Motor Inn 92 Tīrau St, Putāruru (07) 883 8307
- Tīrau Motor Inn 54 SH1, Tīrau (07) 883 1111
- Beez Neez Flashpackers & Eatery 6469 SH1, Atiamuri (07) 333 1718
Reporting Lost Animals
Identification may be difficult if an animal has lost its ID tag, or it has been torn off in the attempt to flee an earthquake.
- If you find a farm animal and are not sure about its ownership, contact MPI 0800 00 83 33, or South Waikato Animal Control (07) 885 0340 A/H (07) 885 0774 or South Waikato SPCA (07) 886 7722.
- If you find a pet that you do not own and it requires immediate medical attention please take it to your local veterinarian or South Waikato SPCA (07) 886 7722.
- If you need help with an animal rescue, contact South Waikato SPCA (07) 886 7722, South Waikato Animal Control (07) 885 0340 A/H (07) 885 0774 or South Waikato Civil Defence (07) 885 0778.
- If you find injured native wildlife contact Department of Conservation Taupō: (07) 376 0072 or Waikato: (07) 858 1000.
- For non-native species contact your local veterinarian or South Waikato SPCA (07) 886 7722.
- If you have lost or found a pet, visit this link or call the NZ Companion Animal Register 0508 LOSTPET (567 873) or your local veterinarian.
First Aid Kit for Dogs
If you have dogs it is a good idea to have some basic first aid items on hand.