ANIMAL HERO On October 11 last year, Shaune was struck by a car while walking Max. She suffered horrific head and facial injuries and had severe fractures to her arm, neck, pelvis and hip. She spent 27 days in a coma in Intensive Care at the Princess

The RSPCA recommends using a front harness. It gives you more control when walking dogs that have a tendency to pull. The design has a loop at the front of the dog’s chest and over their back. The front loop also works to secure your pet’s existing c

Paralysis ticks (Ixodes holocyclus) are found along the entire east coast of Australia and thrive in hot weather. They are most active from August to February. Why are they a danger to my pet? Female adult paralysis ticks inject a neurotoxin into hos

While there is a fairly universal agreement over the need to control cane toads, there is significant debate over what is the most humane method to use. After all, irrespective of the fact cane toads are considered pests, they are also capable of exp

In July of 2019, we had the honour and utmost pleasure to spend some time at an incredible parrot welfare organisation in Denver, Colorado, USA: The Gabriel Foundation. Founded in 1996 by the wise and wonderful Julie Murad and named in honour of her

Type: Reptile Diet: Carnivorous Colour: When mature they’re emerald green in colour with a yellow belly. Some have occasional white markings. Hatchlings, however, emerge as either sulphur yellow or even reddish-orange before changing to their adult g

Calm and docile, greyhounds are rarely noisy and are always ready to chill out with you during your downtime. On the other hand (or paw), if you want to hit the switch for a high-energy walk or activity, greyhounds boast streamlined bodies that enabl

It takes a special type of person to become an RSPCA Inspector, so what attracted Ben to apply to take on the challenge? “After working many years within the government sector, I was after a bigger challenge and wanted to get more involved with anima

CONSIDERED A SYMBOL OF BEAUTY, change and positivity, the butterfly is one of nature’s most iconic creatures. Many find inspiration in their unique transformative life-cycle. Others simply marvel at the delicate loveliness of these colourful, flutter

Bushfires across the country have killed and injured animals en masse. Recovery missions to save lives was the first challenge and continue in fire ravaged areas. Now we face another battle: securing a future for the survivors. September 2019 saw the

Like the majority of Australians, these past few months have been quite overwhelming. I’m sure as an animal lover, you too have felt helpless, angry and emotionally drained with the recent bushfire crisis impacting Australia. It’s a terrible situatio

Five years ago, beautiful Penny was rescued from the the streets of Adelaide and brought into RSPCA South Australia’s Lonsdale shelter as a tiny stray. Young Alex had been begging his mother Sarah for a kitten in the lead up to his fifth birthday. “I

Pepper’s story starts off as one of sadness, but like other stories at our shelter, ends in a happily furever after. When Pepper’s owner got sick, it was a hard decision to find a new place for Pepper to call home. The family needed to move interstat

In September, Inspector Sam attended a house north of Perth in response to a report made to RSPCA WA’s Cruelty Hotline. When she arrived, Sam found two rabbits in a cage outside which was too small for them. They had little room to sniff, exercise or

Dr Adam Sternberg from Greencross Vets talks about some of the common situations when you might have to administer first aid to your pet. We may often be faced with a situation where we need to administer first aid to our pets. Whilst we hope this wi

Not only do they mate for life, these animals all have some fairly incredible stories! From not knowing who their partner is at first, to being forever trapped inside a sponge, the monogamous couples of the animal kingdom provide some of the most int

Spend enough time with a cat and you are sure to experience its rumbling purr. While we often associate purring with a cat’s pleasure during petting, there are many other, more complicated reasons, as to why a cat may purr. Scientists have found that

November & December 2019 This festive season you can help change the lives of RSPCA animals right across Australia. Not every pet in a shelter will find a home in time for Christmas, but you can be by their side by donating towards their care. You ca

With straw-coloured rings around their eyes, leathery looking wings and a fox-like snout, it’s easy to see where the Spectacled Flying Fox (Pteropus conspicillatus) gets its name. Also known as the spectacled fruit bat, it is part of the megabat fami

CATS Salt lamps are part of many people’s living rooms. But did you know that these pretty lamps can be dangerous to curious felines looking for a salty snack? What are salt lamps? These household items are made by placing a light bulb or candle insi

If I asked you what the world’s most trafficked animal was, you would probably answer back with elephant, rhino or tiger. While these are all animals that are highly sought after in the black trades market, the most trafficked animal is one you proba

BACKYARD CHICKEN KEEPERS who’ve waded into the world of waterfowl, boast of the joy that their mixed flock brings. Apparently these feathered friends live harmoniously for the most part. The following will provide some important insights that’ll have