Animal cruelty - RSPCA WA

3 June 2026

RSPCA WA is appealing to the public for information about a knife attack on two sheep on West Swan Road, West Swan.

The incident occurred on Wednesday 25 February. The subsequent RSPCA WA investigation has so far failed to yield any strong leads which General Inspector Jeanne-Marie Ward has described as frustrating.

28 May 2026

Life ban for Perth dog breeder convicted of cruelty

A 67-year-old Southern River woman will never be able to breed dogs again after receiving a permanent prohibition from being in charge of any animals in the Perth Magistrates Court today.

18 May 2026

Couple fined $6,000 for “extremely painful and prolonged” suffering of cat

A Maida Vale man, 60, and woman, 57, have each been fined $3,000 and banned from being in charge of animals for five years after failing to obtain veterinary treatment for a severely ill and injured cat.

18 May 2026

Boulder woman fined over severely emaciated dog

A 40-year-old Boulder woman has been fined $3,000 and banned from being in charge of an animal for five years for allowing her daughter’s dog to become severely emaciated and suffer prolonged neglect.

Inspector abuse will not be tolerated, RSPCA warns

1 May 2026

Melville man found guilty of beating chihuahua

A 52-year-old Melville man has been convicted of animal cruelty for beating his four-year-old Chihuahua, Joey, causing fractures and other injuries.

28 April 2026

Plea for pet owners after wildlife found dead in Busselton

RSPCA WA is urging pet owners in Busselton to keep their animals contained to their property following the discovery of multiple deceased native animals on school grounds.

23 April 2026

Pibara man sentenced over dog riddled with maggots

A 34-year-old South Hedland man has been fined $3,000 for cruelty to a dog who was described as riddled with “hundreds and hundreds of maggots”. He was also ordered to pay $3,689 in costs.

Yangebup couple charged with animal cruelty

21 April 2026

Physical therapist charged with beating client’s dog

A 56-year-old Maylands man has been charged with animal cruelty following an alleged incident involving a dog at a client’s home.

RSPCA WA supports Mid West animals and pet owners

17 April 2026

Shocking Dianella dog attack prompts safety warning for pet owners

RSPCA WA has expressed its deep sympathy for a Dianella woman and her dog following a shocking attack involving two roaming dogs, which left the owner injured and her pet dead.