We are a Sydney-based non-profit on a mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome cats and dogs in need across New South Wales.
Local Animal Protection began in 2020, in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. As international students and other temporary residents were forced to leave Sydney, many faced the heartbreaking reality that they could not take their pets with them. Seeing animals suddenly left without secure homes, a small group of local volunteers stepped forward to help.
What began as an urgent community response has grown into an ongoing commitment to rescue, foster, and rehome cats and dogs across Sydney. We believe every animal deserves safety, compassionate care, and a loving family. By working with foster carers, veterinary professionals, and members of the community, we help animals through times of uncertainty and give them the chance to begin again.
Our purpose is to create a safer and more compassionate community for cats and dogs—one where animals in need are not overlooked and every life is valued.
We exist to bring people together to protect vulnerable animals, encourage responsible pet ownership, and build lasting connections between rescued animals and caring families. By giving each animal the opportunity to heal, trust, and belong, we help create better lives for animals and the people who welcome them home.
Our mission is to rescue, protect, and rehome cats and dogs across Sydney, giving animals in need the safety, care, and second chance they deserve.
We work alongside foster carers, veterinary professionals, volunteers, and the wider community to provide compassionate support throughout each animal’s journey—from rescue and recovery to a loving new home.
Through responsible rehoming, community education, and a lasting commitment to animal welfare, we strive to create a future where every companion animal is treated with kindness, dignity, and respect.
Everything we do is guided by compassion, transparency, and respect for animals and people.
We treat every animal as an individual with unique needs and a unique personality.
From rescue to rehoming, we stand by every animal in our care.
We partner with locals, foster carers, and volunteers to create lasting change.