Dog Adoption Penrith

Penrith sits on the eastern bank of the Nepean River, with the Blue Mountains filling the western skyline, and for a lot of local dog owners that setting is the point: river walks, weekend trips up the mountains and plenty of room at home. Western Sydney summers run hot out here, though, so think about shade, water and walking times before you bring home a heavy-coated or flat-faced breed.

Penrith is at the western edge of the Sydney rescue network rather than having a large shelter of its own on this site. Animal Welfare League NSW's shelter at Kemps Creek is the closest of the big Sydney shelters, and RSPCA NSW's Sydney Adoption Centre at Yagoona and Sydney Dogs and Cats Home at Strathfield South are further east. Foster-based rescues like DCH Animal Adoptions and Maggie's Rescue place dogs in homes across Sydney too.

Penrith City Council keeps a map of its dog parks and off-leash areas on its website, which is worth checking before you adopt so you know where your nearest fenced space is. If you work in the city and commute each day, be honest with the rescue about how long the dog would be home alone, because a long train trip each way adds up. Browse the dogs below and contact each rescue directly.