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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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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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After 208 days at the RSPCA, will this weekend bring Sarabi her forever home?
RSPCA Australia 21 February 2020
This weekend, the RSPCA is hosting Clear the Shelter , a national event offering reduced adoption prices to help get as many animals into their forever homes as possible. Eight-year-old Staffy cross, Sarabi , is just one of many long-term r…
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How do I care for my new dog or puppy?
RSPCA Australia 4 November 2021
… 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 opportunity to outline a few extra tips to help…
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Kitten season stretches RSPCA
RSPCA Australia 11 November 2012
11 December 2012 The RSPCA’s Lonsdale Shelter is under pressure, as it deals with an annual influx of cats, kittens and rabbits. RSPCA (SA) Media and Campaigns Manager Jennifer Salter said when the warmer weather hits, so does the kitten br…
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Looking for love in all the wrong places? The RSPCA can help
RSPCA Australia 11 December 2018
As Australians increasingly turn to the internet to find their new pets, things can go terribly wrong if animal welfare isn’t made a priority at the point of sale. That’s why the RSPCA has today released Guidelines for the Online Advertisin…
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RSPCA ACT Benefit Concert Cancelled
RSPCA Australia 6 February 2015
  RSPCA ACT is disappointed to announce that its Benefit Concert scheduled for 14 February has been cancelled.  The event was expected to raise much needed funds for the organisation.  Unfortunately due to lack of ticket sales, it was not f…
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RSPCA at capacity as dog adoptions reopen
RSPCA Australia 31 January 2013
31 January 2013 Kennels at the RSPCA’s Lonsdale shelter are at capacity as it reopens its dog adoption facilities to the public. RSPCA (SA) Executive Manager of Animal Operations, Kerriann Campbell, said the temporary closure of dog adoptio…
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A terrier-ific way to spend your Sunday morning in aid of animals
RSPCA Australia 17 May 2017
BARKING NEWS: These paws were made for walking, and that’s just what they’ll do this Sunday as Australians and their four-legged friends pound the pavement in support of the RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk. Million Paws Walk is the RSPCA’s larges…
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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…
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Keeping my pet safe from garden dangers
RSPCA Australia 24 May 2022
If your companion animal (pet) – or other animals – have access to your garden, there are a few things you need to know to keep them safe. Toxic plants Many plants, both indoor and outdoor, are toxic to animals, and can sometimes be fatal.…
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