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Keeping your dog healthy in the age of social distancing

RSPCA Australia 6 April 2020

These are unprecedented and uncertain times. Thankfully our pets continue to bring us comfort and mindfulness in these moments. Ensuring your dog still has time and opportunities to exercise is important, and may also mean using some creati…

Love is blind when it comes to some puppies

RSPCA Australia 21 December 2016

Australia is a nation of dog lovers, but some of our most popular breeds – including French Bulldogs, Pugs, British Bulldogs, Dachshunds and Shar Peis – are suffering serious health issues because they’ve been bred to look a certain way. Th…

Horse racing

The issues Oversupply and wastage Thousands of horses are bred by the racing industry every year, with many never even making it to the racetrack. Horses may leave the industry at any stage of their lives, from foal right through to post ca…

The Pugly Truth: Why you should choose healthy over cute every time

RSPCA Australia 19 January 2017

Right now, Pugs, French Bulldogs, British bulldogs and Dachshunds are among our most popular breeds of dog. Not only can you find many of these particular canines in the dog park and on the footpath, you can also see them everywhere on soc…

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Board & governance

… experience in leadership and governance. She is CEO of Pet Card, a start-up pioneering global standards for responsible pet care. Her dedication to animal welfare has been a lifelong commitment, leading her to join the RSPCA QLD board in 2…

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Emergency planning for horses

RSPCA Australia 17 February 2023

With the 2023 Animal Welfare Seminar, ‘Quit horsing around: Advancing horse welfare in Australia ’ coming up very soon (22/23 February – registrations are free!), horse welfare is at the front of mind here at the RSPCA. And for people who o…

How to introduce your new cat to the family dog

RSPCA Australia 22 November 2021

Cats and dogs can actually get along fine – contrary to what many might think! But it does take careful planning to make sure that everyone lives in harmony. A happy outcome does depend on the individual pets and your household situation, s…

Self-isolating? Here's family & animal welfare-friendly activities to help get you through

RSPCA Australia 24 March 2020

During these disruptive times, there’s plenty of us staying at home and looking to catch up on reading, listening to music, and watching Netflix. If you have any questions about COVID-19 and companion animals, be sure to see the RSPCA Knowl…

Canberra Woman Found Guilty of Animal Cruelty Towards 5 Dogs

RSPCA Australia 16 December 2015

Local Kambah resident, Stephanie Clarke, 22, has been found guilty in two cases of animal cruelty under the Animal Welfare Act 1992 for failing to provide appropriate and adequate food, exercise, water, shelter as well as failure to take re…

What do I do if my cat goes missing?

RSPCA Australia 30 January 2022

… resting and hiding places, and places to scratch. Don’t wait for your cat to be lost first! As with many aspects of pet care, it’s important to be prepared. While your cat is still safely at home, make sure they have proper identifica…

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Keeping your dog healthy in the age of social distancing

Love is blind when it comes to some puppies

Horse racing

The Pugly Truth: Why you should choose healthy over cute every time

Board & governance

Emergency planning for horses

How to introduce your new cat to the family dog

Self-isolating? Here's family & animal welfare-friendly activities to help get you through

Canberra Woman Found Guilty of Animal Cruelty Towards 5 Dogs

What do I do if my cat goes missing?

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