Animal welfare - RSPCA WA

27 March 2026

Pet owners urged to ensure animal safety in wild weather

RSPCA WA is urging pet owners across Western Australia to act now to protect their animals, as severe weather linked to Tropical Cyclone Narelle is expected to bring damaging winds, heavy rain and potential flooding across large parts of the state.

27 March 2026

Pet owners urged to ensure animal safety in wild weather

27 March 2026 RSPCA WA is urging pet owners across Western Australia to act now to protect their animals, as severe weather linked to Tropical Cyclone Narelle is expected to...

2 March 2026

Suburban bushfires prompt urgent call for pet emergency plans

RSPCA WA and the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) are urging households to include their pets in their emergency plans following a string of serious bushfires across WA in recent weeks.

12 January 2026

Safe and Happy Cats

Find out how to keep your cat safe and happy at home.

4 January 2026

Easter choc shock for worried pet owners

RSPCA WA is urging pet owners to take extra care this Easter, with new data showing a sharp seasonal spike in concerns about pets eating chocolate.

16 December 2025

Pet presents and precautions this Christmas

RSPCA WA is reminding pet owners that while Christmas is a time of celebration, it can also bring hidden hazards for dogs and cats — from festive foods and decorations to heat and holiday stress.

28 November 2025

RSPCA WA urges pet owners to take extra care as temps soar

With temperatures set to soar across much of the state in the coming days, RSPCA WA is urging pet owners to take extra care to protect their animals from dangerous – and potentially fatal – heat stress.

24 November 2025

RSPCA WA backs move to mandate pain relief for mulesing

RSPCA WA has welcomed the State Government’s comments in parliament committing to the mandatory use of effective pain relief during mulesing, calling it an important welfare improvement for WA lambs.

28 October 2025

Howl-o-ween tricks and tips for pet owners

With the spookiest night of the year almost here, RSPCA WA is reminding pet owners that the scariest parts of Halloween aren’t the ghosts and ghouls — they’re often the hidden dangers for our animal friends.