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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Whether you're an individual or a business, there are multiple ways you can support the RSPCA
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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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Adopt

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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The importance of regular vet checks for your pet
RSPCA Australia 11 September 2020
… before the symptoms become serious enough for you to notice. By making regular visits to your vet as part of your routine pet care, you increase the chances that any problems can be identified early and quickly. This means your pet is less…
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Importance of dental health
RSPCA Australia 5 September 2022
Just like humans, our companion animals (pets) need regular and consistent dental care – not just to protect from disease but also to make sure their teeth stay healthy and functional for as long as possible. Dental disease is the most comm…
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Why is now a good time to get a pet?
RSPCA Australia 29 December 2017
Have you been thinking about getting a pet for a while? Have you thought about what kind of pet you might like, how you will take care of it, and are you ready to make the financial and time commitments that caring for a pet will require? I…
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What to do if there's a problem with your pet's food
RSPCA Australia 9 October 2020
As pet owners, we cherish our pets and we strive to provide them with the very best care possible. That’s why it can be so devastating to find out we may have inadvertently placed our pet in danger. Sadly in recent years, there have been se…
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RSPCA Lottery
Support the RSPCA and make a tangible difference Every ticket you purchase funds vital animal rescue operations, shelters, and veterinary care, ensuring that vulnerable animals receive the love and care they deserve. Your support helps us:…
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RSPCA thanks Hill’s for a million kilos of pet food
RSPCA Australia 18 November 2016
RSPCA Australia has today thanked Hill’s Pet Nutrition for helping keep shelter animals around Australia well fed, after the partnership reached 1 million kilos of pet food provided over the last three years. The RSPCA’s partnership with Hi…
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Whether you're an individual or a business , there are multiple ways you can support the RSPCA For individuals Donate Donate to support the work of your local RSPCA Volunteer Become a volunteer and help us continue our vital work Gifts…
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New RSPCA products help Aussie pet owners and Aussie pets
RSPCA Australia 6 March 2018
Whether it’s one of the newly released products - RSPCA Medicated Shampoo, RSPCA Ear Canker Drops, RSPCA Ear Cleaner or RSPCA Joint Health Tablets, or one of the other RSPCA Animal Health Products already in the market - by choosing RSPCA b…
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Adopt A Pet
Search RSPCA Adoptapet The Adoptapet website lets you view the many wonderful pets waiting for adoption at RSPCA locations across Australia. All animals have been health and behaviour assessed by the RSPCA and are ready for their new homes.…
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RSPCA urgently seeks clarity of animal care under ‘reasonable excuse’ provisions
RSPCA Australia 1 April 2020
The RSPCA has urged federal and state governments to explicitly state nationally-consistent permission for people to care for animals based away from their premises, under any COVID-19 movement restrictions. RSPCA Australia CEO Richard Muss…
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