Vet practice

Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter and Animal Sanctuary

North Tyneside, North East

Find themNorth Tyneside, North East

Details checked17 Jun 2026

In an emergency, always phone the practice before travelling. If you can't get through, see nearby emergency vets or call the Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509000 if your pet has eaten something toxic.

About this practice

Looking for a vet in North Tyneside? Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter and Animal Sanctuary is listed in our directory. The practice is in the NE12 8EH area. As with any vet, contact the practice directly to confirm services, opening hours and availability before visiting. If your dog needs a walk nearby, Springfield Park is around 1.54 km away.

Services to check

✓Consultations, health checks & vaccinations
✓Neutering and routine surgery
✓Dental treatment
✓Diagnostics (bloods, x-ray, ultrasound)
✓Microchipping
✓Out-of-hours / emergency cover
✓Exotics & small-pet care

We don’t hold a verified service list — use this as questions to ask when you call.

Pets treated

Most first-opinion practices see dogs and cats, and many also treat rabbits and small pets. Expertise with exotics (reptiles, birds, ferrets) varies, so if you keep an unusual species, ask Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter and Animal Sanctuary before booking. Our food-safety checker covers dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.

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Nearby emergency vets

Closest practices listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care:

First Vets

Emergency

81 Station Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8AQ· 1.3 km

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Blythman & Partners Veterinary Practice

24-hour

Victoria Road East, Hebburn, NE31 2UL· 6.7 km

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First Vets

Emergency

Lynn Road, North Shields, NE29 8HL· 7.5 km

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Ayres Veterinary Hospital

24-hour

19 Ayre's Terrace, North Shields, NE29 0HL· 8.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Does Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter and Animal Sanctuary take on new clients?

Registration policies change, so the best way to find out is to phone Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter and Animal Sanctuary and ask whether they're taking on new patients in North Tyneside.

Where's the nearest emergency vet to Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter and Animal Sanctuary?

The closest practice in our directory listing emergency or out-of-hours care is First Vets, about 1.26 km away. Always phone before travelling — many practices route out-of-hours calls to a dedicated provider.

Yes — Springfield Park is the nearest green space we have on file, roughly 1.54 km away, which is handy for a short walk before or after a visit. Keep dogs on a lead near the road and around the practice.

Where can I park at Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter and Animal Sanctuary?

Parking depends on the site and the surrounding streets in North Tyneside. It's worth allowing extra time, and calling ahead if your pet is unwell.

Does Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter and Animal Sanctuary treat rabbits and small pets?

Many first-opinion vets see rabbits and small pets as well as cats and dogs, but it isn't guaranteed. Phone Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter and Animal Sanctuary to check they treat your species before booking.