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Is your dog anxious when you're not at home?
RSPCA Australia 17 August 2021
With many of us alternating between working from home and in the office due to the pandemic, it’s important to remember that these changes to routines can be stressful or disruptive for our animal family. Many dogs especially can become anx…
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Keeping pets happy and entertained during home isolation
RSPCA Australia 6 April 2020
Staying at home will be tough at times, but we want you to make the most of self-isolation with your pets. These uncertain times are a great way to forge even stronger bonds with our pets, and our furry, feathered and finned friends can hel…
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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 Australia 11 November 2016
The RSPCA has collaborated with well-known Australian vet and television personality Dr Katrina Warren to produce a new series of videos to help dog owners settle in and train their new pets. Focused particularly on bringing home a new dog,…
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Preparing your pet for the easing of COVID-19 restrictions
RSPCA Australia 14 September 2020
Many of our companion animals are benefiting from having their people at home all of the time during the COVID-19 pandemic. 'Lockdown' restrictions are easing, it's time to leave home, and this change may be stressful and con…
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How to stop your dog from jumping the fence
RSPCA Australia 20 March 2017
RSPCA Australia’s most popular Facebook post of all time is not about fighting animal cruelty, an adoption success story or even a funny cat meme. It’s about stopping your dog from jumping over your fence.   The 2014 post has been shared mo…
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How to exercise your puppy
RSPCA Australia 18 October 2022
Introducing a puppy into your life is a special and exciting time – there are many crucial things to be aware of in these early days, including the importance of exercise. Not only is exercising your puppy beneficial for their health and be…
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Caring for your pets during fireworks displays
RSPCA Australia 28 December 2020
The holiday season often means fireworks displays – but sadly, fireworks can be very stressful for pets and other animals. If you are aware of a planned fireworks display near you, here’s how you can help care for your pets and keep them as…
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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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Three essential tips for holidaying with pets
RSPCA Australia 8 February 2019
Summertime means holidays for many Australians – that time of year when we set off for the beach, interstate to spend time with friends and family, or just take to the road to have a break from the daily grind and make most of the good weat…
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