Resources
Knowledge Base
- The RSPCA Knowledge Base contains a wealth of information on animal welfare, care, training, wildlife and more.
For Students and Teachers
Policies
All RSPCA Policies can be found within our Knowledge Base, covering the following categories:
- A - Companion animals
- B - Farm animals
- C - Animals used for sport, entertainment, recreation and work
- D - Research animals
- E - Wildlife
- F - Transportation of animals
- G - Humane killing
- H - Miscellaneous
Annual Statistics
The RSPCA receives thousands of animals every year in every State and Territory in Australia. Annual statistics on the numbers of animals received, reclaimed or rehomed are compiled on a national basis by RSPCA Australia.
- 2010-2011
- 2009-2010
- 2008-2009
- 2007-2008
- 2006-2007
- 2005-2006
- 2004-2005
- 2003-2004
- 2002-2003
- 2001-2002
- 2000-2001
- 1999-2000
Science Updates
Every quarter, the RSPCA Australia science team produces the Animal Welfare Science Update. The aim of the update is to raise awareness of recent developments in animal welfare science that relate to the work of the RSPCA.
Click here to view the most recent issue of RSPCA Animal Welfare Science Update .
Scientific Seminar
The RSPCA Australia Scientific Seminar is a key national event for the RSPCA. The Seminar brings together leading experts in animal industries to explore the latest developments in animal welfare research, knowledge and practices. Click here for more information about the seminars.
Every quarter, the RSPCA Australia science team produces the Animal Welfare Science Update. The aim of the update is to raise awareness of recent developments in animal welfare science that relate to the work of the RSPCA.
The update provides plain English summaries of the most relevant and interesting scientific papers and reports on animal welfare published in the previous few months.
To be added to our subscription list, please email us at science@rspca.org.au. You can also use this address to let us know if you have recently published a paper and would like us to consider including in a future issue of the update.