The Facts
The RSPCA’s policies are underpinned by the science of animal welfare. With The Facts, you can gain important knowledge and information about the science, policies, and statistics behind the RSPCA’s work and find out about educational opportunities.
Knowledgebase:
Questions and answers, policies, papers and articles
The RSPCA Knowledgebase is your one-stop-shop for informed answers to animal welfare questions. It explains the facts behind common animal care and welfare problems and the RSPCA's views on a huge range of animal welfare issues, from puppies to cane toads and just about everything in between.
Latest article
Aug 07th 2018
Who should I contact about injured wildlife?
If you find a sick or injured wild animal, contact your nearest veterinarian or wildlife carer organisation as soon as possible so that it may receive appropriate treatment. Wild animals become stressed by handling, so you should seek expert...
Meat chicken farming
Chicken is the most popular meat in Australia. By choosing higher welfare chicken you can make a real difference to improving chicken welfare.
Layer hen farming
Hens are smart, quirky and inquisitive creatures. Choosing cage-free eggs can make a real difference to the life of a layer hen.
Turkey farming
Over 5 million turkeys are farmed each year in Australia. When purchasing turkey this Christmas, choose humanely farmed, RSPCA Approved turkey.
Pig farming
Pigs are smart, sociable and inquisitive animals. Choosing humanely farmed pork, including smallgoods, can make a real difference to improving pig welfare.
