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Helping your dog cope with the end of the holidays

RSPCA Australia 31 January 2017

School is back in session and the roads are once more filled with commuters on their way to the office. It’s time to face the sad truth: the holidays are over. Once upon a time, the RSPCA actively discouraged people from adopting pets at Ch…

Pets and kids

RSPCA Australia 14 July 2022

Lots of companion animals (pets) will get along well with children, and many households with kids have successfully welcomed companion animals into their families. But it does take planning and careful consideration to make sure that the in…

Pooches prepare to hit the pavement for Million Paws Walk: Walk This May

RSPCA Australia 9 April 2021

The RSPCA's much-loved Million Paws Walk dog walking event is back in 2021 with a virtual alternative: Walk This May – and sign-ups are now open. Because of COVID-19 developments, the RSPCA will hold Million Paws Walk as both a physica…

Caring for animals during fireworks displays

RSPCA Australia 9 December 2024

As we approach the end of the year, there are many celebrations that may involve fireworks. Unfortunately, many animals are terrified by firework displays, and these can indirectly pose risks to animal safety by causing them to take flight…

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Warm weather worries – protect pets from heatstroke

RSPCA Australia 15 November 2017

Warmer weather is on its way, so now is a good time to make sure you know the signs of heatstroke in your pets and how to avoid it in the first place. Heatstroke is a very serious condition and can lead to multiple organ failure. Animals ca…

The conversation we need to be having about brachycephalic dog breeds

RSPCA Australia 10 April 2025

Flat-faced (brachycephalic) dogs have  surged in popularity  in recent years, winning hearts with their quirky personalities and pronounced features.  In fact, it’s common to spot several of these dogs at the local dog park or neighbourhood…

5 reasons to join the fun at RSPCA's Million Paws Walk!

RSPCA Australia 16 May 2017

Can you believe our biggest annual fundraising event, the Million Paws Walk , has been running for 26 years now? Many people and their pets come along every year, while others will be attending this year for the first time. If you need a re…

The pandemic and our pets

RSPCA Australia 27 September 2021

The pandemic can be hugely disruptive for all of us, including our pets. If you or a close contact contracts COVID-19, or if you’re self-isolating, there are some simple precautions you can take to keep them safe. The human-animal bond peo…

Adopting other animals

Guinea Pigs (Cavies) Guinea Pigs are interesting and fun little characters . When provided with everything that they need, they can be wonderful pets for your family. Guinea pigs are small and delicate and can be injured or stressed if hand…

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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Helping your dog cope with the end of the holidays

Pets and kids

Pooches prepare to hit the pavement for Million Paws Walk: Walk This May

Caring for animals during fireworks displays

Warm weather worries – protect pets from heatstroke

The conversation we need to be having about brachycephalic dog breeds

5 reasons to join the fun at RSPCA's Million Paws Walk!

The pandemic and our pets

Adopting other animals

Why is now a good time to get a pet?

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