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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Aussie animals failed twice in a matter of days
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Biosecurity and animal welfare can go hand in hand
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PM warned: Animal welfare standards non-negotiable
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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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