News

Oct 08, 2018

RSPCA Mackay Break In

RSPCA Qld and Queensland Police are asking anyone who has any information in regard to a break in at RSPCA Mackay adoption centre to call police. It’s believed to have happened around 4am on Tuesday 10th October 2018.

Oct 08, 2018

Sheep arrives in Paddy Wagon!

RSPCA Qld is searching for the owner of a sheep that was brought into Wacol Animal Care Centre in a paddy wagon by the police on Sunday evening.

Sep 27, 2018

Think about your animals in emergencies!

RSPCA Qld is urging people to include their animals in emergency plans. Recent bushfires killed scores of livestock in the Gympie area and of course there is always a risk to pets in all emergencies.

Sep 18, 2018

Animals in Focus 2018 Conference

Whether you’re interested in animal welfare, shelter life for pets, farming technologies for animals, or wildlife conservation - Animals in Focus has something for everyone!

Jul 04, 2018

Puppy farm charges discontinued

RSPCA Qld has discontinued charges against 41 year old Haris Ljuhar , the owner of a Glenarbon property, Mr Ljuhar became ill soon after he was charged and passed away recently. He was charged with a record 215 animal welfare related offences in 2017 after RSPCA Inspectors and Queensland police raided the property seizing 81 dogs and 10 cats.

May 08, 2018

Cats Need Furever Homes

Over 1,500 Cats & Kittens in care at the RSPCA this May, adoption fees for adult cats are discounted to $39 to help get these felines homes.

May 08, 2018

Prevent precious pets from being abused

One of the key ways we can prevent future cases of animal abuse is by prosecuting current complaints of animal cruelty and holding animal welfare offenders accountable.

Apr 20, 2018

Dog Fighting Raids

RSPCA Qld Inspectors and Queensland Police have executed warrants on four Queensland properties in relation to dog fighting.

Apr 19, 2018

RSPCA slams live exports weak response to public outrage

The RSPCA would welcome establishment of the long-awaited independent office to oversee animal welfare

Apr 09, 2018

Australian Government to let export ship sail despite overwhelming evidence of cruelty

The RSPCA is shocked to learn that the Australian Government has granted a permit to the live export company at the centre of tonight’s scandal to set sail in a few days with tens of thousands more Australian sheep on-board.