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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…

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.…

How to take care of your pet rabbits

RSPCA Australia 29 April 2019

The Easter bunny may have been and gone, but we still have rabbits on the mind! Rabbits are social and curious animals, who can make fantastic pets. But contrary to popular belief, they are not an ‘easy’ first pet for a child. Rabbits, like…

RSPCA ACT Asks for Public Support for Harsher Penalties through Online Petition

RSPCA Australia 8 July 2015

RSPCA ACT believes the penalties handed down to those convicted of animal cruelty through the ACT Magistrates Court have been unsatisfactory. A recent case demonstrated the inability of the ACT Magistrates Court to hand down an appropriate…

Seven things you can do to help animals in 2017

RSPCA Australia 2 January 2017

Starting fresh is one of the greatest things about a new year. If one of your resolutions for 2017 is to help those who need it most, here are seven ways you can help animals this year: Volunteer Here at the RSPCA, we couldn’t do what we…

47,198 lives changed - and counting! - thanks to Petbarn

RSPCA Australia 11 April 2022

The RSPCA and Petbarn have celebrated 10 years of working together — a partnership that has helped tens of thousands of animals find homes through Petbarn stores. With the first RSPCA adoptions in Petbarn stores taking place in NSW in 2012,…

RSPCA ACT Cat Desexing Program A Success

RSPCA Australia 2 November 2015

During the month of September, RSPCA ACT partnered with local vet clinics for its newest animal welfare initiative and successfully desex 380 cats owned by residents in the greater Canberra community. The ‘Frisky Tom’ campaign aims to desex…

How should I care for my guinea pig?

RSPCA Australia 14 March 2019

For many Australians, guinea pigs are their first pet – the first little ball of fluff we learn to care for and love as part of our families. While guinea pigs are popular with parents as a ‘lower maintenance’ pet than a cat or dog, they st…

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Help animals find their home by supporting RSPCA’s double donation day

RSPCA Australia 2 October 2025

On Thursday 2 October 2025, the RSPCA will host Give to Get Them Home, a one-day-only fundraising appeal where donations will be doubled for 24 hours, helping animals across the country take the final steps toward a safe and loving home. In…

Companion animals online; The red flags to watch for.

RSPCA Australia 17 February 2026

The rise of online marketplaces, social media groups and dedicated pet sale websites has fundamentally changed how Australians seek out and purchase their animal family members. In this rapidly evolving digital age, prospective guardians no…

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The pandemic and our pets

Keeping my pet safe from garden dangers

How to take care of your pet rabbits

RSPCA ACT Asks for Public Support for Harsher Penalties through Online Petition

Seven things you can do to help animals in 2017

47,198 lives changed - and counting! - thanks to Petbarn

RSPCA ACT Cat Desexing Program A Success

How should I care for my guinea pig?

Help animals find their home by supporting RSPCA’s double donation day

Companion animals online; The red flags to watch for.

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