RSPCA NSW Community Flood Relief Point is helping Shoalhaven pets

Volunteers from neighbouring Illawarra and Eurobodalla shelters mobilised to the open the Community Flood Relief Point at Sanctuary Point this morning.

Stocked with pet food, bowls, bedding, kitty litter, and more, the team has been distributing supplies to Bay and Basin locals.

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Ruth Mackay, a volunteer from the Eurobodalla shelter, said giving away the pet supplies means there is one less stress for residents as they mop up from the flood.

"We've had residents filtering through all morning. Some of them have been totally wiped out, they have lost everything, so them not having to worry about the pets is a relief," she said.

"By helping the animals, you're taking pressure off the people."

The RSPCA team will stay in the Shoalhaven all week, popping up in more communities hit by recent flooding.

On Wednesday (March 23), the Community Flood Relief Point will pop up at Lake Conjola Bowling Club, from 10am to 3pm.

This Friday (25 March), the team will be at Ulladulla Civic Centre, also from 10am to 3pm.

Community Flood Relief Points have popped up all over the state in recent weeks.

RSPCA NSW content producer Rosemary Pitty has been on the road, lending a hand in flood-affected communities. She said providing pet supplies has become an important part of emergency response.

"We have been giving away every last item - bedding, in particular, has been in demand," she said.

"When people are told to evacuate, they don't always have a lot of time. They will get out with a few things and their pets, so having supplies here for them is important.

"Everything at our Community Flood Relief Point has been donated by the Petbarn Foundation."