Our role

The state and territory member Societies provide services to animals in need through their shelters and inspectorates. In the national office, RSPCA Australia works to influence animal welfare policy, practice and legislation across the country
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Key issues

The RSPCA advocates for the welfare of animals across a number of industries, issues and platforms. Help from our supporters is important to progress change. Working together is key.
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Whether you're an individual or a business, there are multiple ways you can support the RSPCA
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About

The RSPCA is an independent, community-based charity providing animal care and protection services across the country.
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Adopt

By choosing adoption, you’ll not only have the chance to make a friend for life, but you’ll be giving an animal a second chance and helping support the RSPCA.
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RSPCA Australia 10 Apr 2012
Oakbank claims second horse
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RSPCA Australia 9 Apr 2012
Oakbank shows jumps racing must be banned
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RSPCA Australia 3 Apr 2012
RSPCA concession program targets over 1000 cats
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RSPCA Australia 28 Feb 2012
Government fails animals in Indonesia
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RSPCA Australia 25 Feb 2012
Whips hurt: Animal Aid UK whipping up a storm
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RSPCA Australia 20 Feb 2012
Duck and Quail Hunting
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RSPCA Australia 25 Jan 2012
Peter Sandoe public lecture
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RSPCA Australia 6 Jan 2012
Hens are too good for cages
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RSPCA Australia 12 Dec 2011
Make sure you teach that 'old' dog... some tricks
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RSPCA Australia 1 Dec 2011
Study reveals unacceptable use of whips in racing
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RSPCA Australia

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Please note that RSPCA Australia is the national office of the RSPCA and does not have an animal operations function. For queries about adoptions, shelter operations or animal cruelty complaints or investigations, please contact the relevant state or territory RSPCA on the details below.

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