Our role

The state and territory member Societies provide services to animals in need through their shelters and inspectorates. In the national office, RSPCA Australia works to influence animal welfare policy, practice and legislation across the country
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Key issues

The RSPCA advocates for the welfare of animals across a number of industries, issues and platforms. Help from our supporters is important to progress change. Working together is key.
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News

Here you'll find the latest news relating to the RSPCA's vital work, press releases on national events, education on animal welfare issues, animal welfare science updates and our very own podcast covering a range of current topics.
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RSPCA welcomes inclusion of mandatory video surveillance in updated Animal Welfare Certification System
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About

The RSPCA is an independent, community-based charity providing animal care and protection services across the country.
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By choosing adoption, you’ll not only have the chance to make a friend for life, but you’ll be giving an animal a second chance and helping support the RSPCA.
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Getting Ready to Walk This May? Here’s how to spice it up!
RSPCA Australia 4 May 2020
With 2020’s Million Paws Walk event now going virtual due to social distancing requirements, our friends at Hill’s Pet Nutrition have helped create some fun ways to add variety to your dog’s walk and exercise. During the month of May, we�…
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Michelle Bridges's top tips for exercising your dog
RSPCA Australia 30 April 2021
The RSPCA’s Walk This May is just around the corner and to help get ready we asked fitness icon and passionate animal advocate Michelle Bridges for her top tips on exercising with your pooch best friend/family member. Here’s what she said:…
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4 ways to avoid obesity in your dog
RSPCA Australia 11 October 2017
Obesity is a common problem among Australian pets and is generally caused by feeding your pet more than he or she requires. Weight-related health issues can severely affect your dog’s quality of life, so during Pet Obesity Awareness Day, we…
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Adopting a dog or puppy
Adoption process Matching the right people to the right dog is important to us at RSPCA. Take your time to think about what type of dog you are after, and what type of dog is right for you and your family. Once you have spotted that special…
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Thinking of taking your dog to the office? Here's our tips
RSPCA Australia 30 January 2022
With many of us having returned to the office or planning to do so in the near future, some people might be thinking of bringing their dog into work – especially if you’ve adopted a new dog during the pandemic!  We’re big fans of dog-friend…
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The importance of enrichment for dogs
RSPCA Australia 8 November 2023
As responsible pet owners, prioritising enrichment for dogs is crucial to helping them live a happy, healthy and fulfilled life. Enrichment activities play a vital role in dogs’ wellbeing by providing mental stimulation, physical exercise,…
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Let’s TALK about WALKS
RSPCA Australia 24 January 2018
We all know walking our dogs at least daily is crucial for their health and welfare. But what else do we need to consider to ensure WALKIES are fun for everyone, especially our furry friends? Hot pavements This is a really important reminde…
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How do I care for my new dog or puppy?
RSPCA Australia 4 November 2021
The pandemic has meant that many Australians have welcomed a new puppy or dog into their lives. If you’re one of them, you should have already considered the basics of pet care and what your new puppy will need – but we’d also like this opp…
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Keeping your dog healthy in the age of social distancing
RSPCA Australia 6 April 2020
These are unprecedented and uncertain times. Thankfully our pets continue to bring us comfort and mindfulness in these moments. Ensuring your dog still has time and opportunities to exercise is important, and may also mean using some creati…
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Fireworks aren’t always fun for our pets
RSPCA Australia 13 December 2017
Fireworks are an inevitable part of Australia Day and New Year’s Eve celebrations and, while they are lots of fun for most people, a lot of animals are terrified of the noise. We have put together a list of things to help you prepare for th…
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