RSPCA Australia

RSPCA Australia The national office of the RSPCA in 🇦🇺

Authorised by Richard Mussell, RSPCA Australia, 6 Napier Close, Deakin

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Send us your cat pics!!Is your cat living their best life? We want to see it! 💙We’re inviting cat owners across Australi...
01/09/2026

Send us your cat pics!!

Is your cat living their best life? We want to see it! 💙

We’re inviting cat owners across Australia to share a photo of their feline friends as part of our 'Your Cats, Your Stories' campaign. Your cat could even be featured as part of the campaign to help inspire other cat owners to support their cats’ wellbeing.

Whether it’s solving food puzzles, enjoying the outdoors in a secure environment, lounging in a sunbeam, or playing with their favourite toys, we want to see how your cat enjoys their life safe and happy at home.

📸 Share your cat’s story here: https://safeandhappycats.com.au/share-your-cats-story

To find out more about providing a cat friendly environment to help your cat enjoy a safe and happy life at home, visit our website 👉 https://safeandhappycats.com.au/

Pets are family 🐾❤️ For many Australians, home isn’t truly home without the animals who share it with them. But for peop...
31/08/2026

Pets are family 🐾❤️

For many Australians, home isn’t truly home without the animals who share it with them. But for people facing financial pressures, limited pet-inclusive housing, and complex life situations, finding a safe place to live can also mean facing the possibility of being separated from a beloved companion.

When people and animals are forced apart, both can suffer.

We need housing systems that recognise the important role pets play in our lives and that help families stay together.

Our latest blog explores why it’s time for our housing systems to catch up, and what a fairer, more compassionate approach could look like.

👉 Read the blog here: https://www.rspca.org.au/latest-news/blog/pets-are-family-too-its-time-our-housing-systems-caught-up/

⚖️🐾 Calling all animal law students and lawyers!Applications for the 2026 Sybil Emslie Animal Law Scholarship are open a...
28/08/2026

⚖️🐾 Calling all animal law students and lawyers!
Applications for the 2026 Sybil Emslie Animal Law Scholarship are open and there’s more time to apply!

To celebrate the scholarship’s 10th year, the award has increased to $2,500. The scholarship supports an animal law student or lawyer with a strong academic record and a demonstrated commitment to animal protection.

And importantly, the application deadline has been extended! 🎉

You now have until midnight, Friday 18 September 2026 to submit your application.
If you’re studying, researching or practising animal law and are passionate about using your work to strengthen animal protection, we encourage you to apply.

👉 Find out more and apply:https://rspca.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/public/Uploads/Sybil-Emslie-Animal-Law-Scholarship-2026_Extended.pdf

Don’t miss this opportunity to build on Sybil Emslie’s legacy and contribute to meaningful, long-term change for animals 🐾

27/08/2026

When it comes to layer hen welfare, there’s more to consider than whether hens have access to the outdoors.

Simply providing outdoor access doesn’t guarantee higher welfare. The quality of the range matters, including whether hens can easily access it and whether there’s adequate shade, shelter, vegetation and protection from predators.

And what happens inside the shed is just as important. In fact, hens with outdoor access still spend much of their time indoors.

Layer hens are highly motivated to perform natural behaviours including nesting, perching, foraging and dust bathing. Providing opportunities for better hen welfare requires looking at the whole production system, including stocking density, litter quality, air quality, lighting, enrichment, management and access to appropriate resources.

That’s why the RSPCA Australia Standard for Layer Hens takes a whole-of-system approach. Whether hens are raised indoors or with outdoor access, RSPCA Certified farms must meet detailed requirements designed to support higher animal welfare.

Because when it comes to layer hen welfare, there’s a lot more to the story than what’s written on the carton.

🧁 The countdown is on… RSPCA Cupcake Day is almost here! 🐾The sweetest part? It’s completely FREE to sign up! 🎉Gather yo...
26/08/2026

🧁 The countdown is on… RSPCA Cupcake Day is almost here! 🐾

The sweetest part? It’s completely FREE to sign up! 🎉

Gather your friends, family, classmates or colleagues and get ready to bake a difference for animals in need.

Whether you’re whipping up cupcakes, brownies, cookies or doughnuts, every treat shared this September helps raise funds to give animals the care, support and second chance they deserve. 💙

So dust off your apron, gather your baking crew and be the ulti-mutt baker this RSPCA Cupcake Day🧁🐾 Let's raise some dough for animals in need!

👉 Register for FREE: https://www.rspcacupcakeday.com.au/expression-of-interest-2026

Tag your baking crew below and start planning! 👇

Hey, animal people! 🐾🎙️The RSPCA Australia podcast, Great and Small Talk, wants to hear from YOU!We’re getting ready for...
25/08/2026

Hey, animal people! 🐾🎙️

The RSPCA Australia podcast, Great and Small Talk, wants to hear from YOU!
We’re getting ready for our next season and we want to make it our best one yet. But we need your help. 💚

What do you want to hear from us?
🐶 What animal welfare questions have been keeping you up at night?
🐱 What animal welfare issues do you wish you understood better?
🐴 What big topics do you want explained by people in the know?

Drop your questions, ideas and suggestions in the comments below! 👇

We’ll be taking notes and adopting your suggestions to help create a podcast that tackles the topics you care about, with guests, stories, and big animal welfare conversations you’ll want to keep coming back for.

Over to you, animal people! What should we talk about next? 🎧🐾

Every animal that comes through our doors has a story. Some were surrendered, some were found, some were given up on for...
24/08/2026

Every animal that comes through our doors has a story. Some were surrendered, some were found, some were given up on for reasons that had nothing to do with them. What they all get is a second chance.

For us, animal care doesn't stop the day they go home with you, it just changes shape. It's check-ups, community days, and sometimes an unexpected vet visit.

For a limited time, we are offering 2 months of free cover* with RSPCA Pet Insurance. It's an easy way to explore our cover while supporting the RSPCA. That's protection with purpose.

https://rspca.au/tH6HAH

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Issued by Pacific International Insurance AFSL 523921 and distributed by RSPCA Pet Insurance AR 1318294. Consider the PDS, FSG and TMD at rspcapetinsurance.org.au.*Offer available to new policies only. T&Cs apply.

Earlier this week, the RSPCA joined MPs, Senators and representatives from community organisations at Parliament House i...
21/08/2026

Earlier this week, the RSPCA joined MPs, Senators and representatives from community organisations at Parliament House in Canberra for the launch of Lucy’s Project’s National Roadmap for Change to Prevent and End Family Violence Against People and Animals.

Lucy’s Project is a national charity working to improve the safety of people and animals experiencing domestic and family violence through collaboration, advocacy, research and education

The Roadmap recognises an important connection: family violence can affect both people and animals, and keeping animals safe must be part of the response to family and domestic violence.

The RSPCA is proud to support this important work and advocate for a future where no person or animal is left behind.

Learn more about the National Roadmap: https://lucysproject.com/nationalroadmap/

Find out more about the RSPCA’s work in the domestic and family violence space:https://kb.rspca.org.au/assets/Downloads/Second-Action-Plan-consultation-National-Plan-to-End-Violence-Against-Women-and-Children-2022-2032.pdf

🐾 New Episode Alert! 🎙  This week on the RSPCA Great and Small Talk podcast, we’re joined by Dr Melissa Meehan to dive i...
20/08/2026

🐾 New Episode Alert! 🎙

This week on the RSPCA Great and Small Talk podcast, we’re joined by Dr Melissa Meehan to dive into the world of pet insurance, what it is, how it works, and what pet owners really need to know. From breaking down common misconceptions to explaining the fine print, Dr Meehan shares practical insights to help you make informed decisions for your furry family members. 🐶🐱

Whether you already have pet insurance or are considering it for the first time, this episode is packed with helpful advice for navigating the options and understanding why being prepared can make all the difference.

🎧 Tune in wherever you get your podcasts. www.rspca.org.au/latest-news/podcast/what-to-know-about-pet-insurance-decoding-the-fine-print/

20/08/2026

Well... we’re here for ALL farm animals. 🐔

But today we’re putting the spotlight on layer hens and one of the most significant welfare issues affecting them: battery cages.

The majority of layer hens in Australia are still housed in conventional battery cages, where each hen is provided with less floor space than an A4 sheet of paper.

These small, barren wire cages prevent hens from expressing important natural behaviours, including perching, nesting, foraging, dust bathing, scratching the ground, stretching and flapping their wings.

The RSPCA Australia Standard for Layer Hens stipulates requirements for cage-free production that go beyond minimum legal requirements, with a focus on providing hens with an environment that supports their physical and behavioural needs.

So, what can you do?

If you purchase eggs, choosing cage-free is a simple place to start. Understanding the different farming systems and what egg labels actually mean can also help you make more informed choices at the supermarket.

Want to learn more about layer hen welfare and choosing higher-welfare eggs? Head to the RSPCA Certified website. 🐔

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