Animal welfare - RSPCA WA

Pet owners urged to ensure animal safety in wild weather

29 May 2026

Pet owners urged to prepare for wild weekend weather

RSPCA WA is urging pet owners in the Perth metro area and the South West to prepare now to protect their animals as a powerful weather system is forecast to bring destructive winds, dangerous surf, heavy rain and possible coastal flooding over the weekend.

29 May 2026

RSPCA WA supports Mid West animals and pet owners

RSPCA WA inspectors were in Geraldton and surrounds last week investigating animal cruelty reports, supporting pet owners in need, and connecting with the local community.

25 May 2026

Community urged to look beyond the entertainment at Mullewa Muster

RSPCA WA will be in Medina on Thursday 28 May offering free advice and supplies to pet owners who may be struggling with the costs of caring for their pets.

2 May 2026

New animation warns cat owners: Roaming puts pets in danger

RSPCA WA has launched an animation designed to help cat owners understand why keeping their cats contained is becoming recommended practice across Australia. The video highlights the very real safety risks roaming cats face and shows how simple adjustments at home can give cats a happier, healthier life.

30 April 2026

Why your pet’s dental health matters more than you think

At RSPCA WA, over half of the cruelty reports received relate to neglect — including pets not getting the veterinary care they need.

22 April 2026

Animal welfare in the spotlight in Great Southern

Animals, pet owners and animal lovers were all the focus of a visit by 11 RSPCA WA staff to Albany and Mt Barker last week.

17 April 2026

Dog adopted after days returned after just one night

A young dog who waited more than four months for a home has been returned to RSPCA WA just one day after his adoption — because he only has three legs.

30 March 2026

Fuel crisis risks animal welfare across WA

RSPCA WA has raised concerns about emerging animal welfare risks across Western Australia as fuel shortages and rising costs impact both primary producers and pet owners.

30 March 2026

Fuel crisis risks animal welfare across WA

RSPCA WA has raised concerns about emerging animal welfare risks across Western Australia as fuel shortages and rising costs impact both primary producers and pet owners.