Adopt a pet

How do I adopt?

Find information on the RSPCA Adoption process, adoption application form, what you need to bring with you, and RSPCA WA Shelter opening hours. Read more

Dogs and puppies

Are you ready to adopt a dog? What will you need for your dog? Useful information about the responsibility, cost and time required to own a dog. Read more

Cats and kittens

Are you ready to adopt a cat? What will you need for your cat? Useful information about the responsibility, cost and time required to own a cat. Read more

Rabbits

Are you ready to adopt a rabbit? What will you need for your rabbit? Useful information about the responsibility, cost and time required to own a rabbit. Read more

Birds and poultry

Are you ready to adopt a bird? What will you need for your bird? Useful information about the responsibility, cost and time required to own a bird. Read more

Guinea pigs, rats, mice and ferrets make great pets. What will you need for your pocket pet? Useful information about the responsibility, cost and time required to own a guinea pig, rat or mouse. Read more

Horses

Thinking about adopting a horse? Vital information about the responsibility, cost and time required to adopt and own a rescued horse or pony. Read more

Livestock

Information about adopting rescued livestock from RSPCA WA, including what you'll need, and how to look after them. Read more

RSPCA Pet Insurance

Protect your pet with an RSPCA Pet Insurance policy. A portion of first-year premiums goes towards the RSPCA to help animals in need. Read more

Latest

Locum Vet Nurse

This locum role is aimed at a Level 4 Veterinary Nurse who is able to work unsupervised and does not require supervision from a veterinary surgeon for general, and more complex, nursing tasks. The role involves work in surgery, shelter and wards.
RSPCA WA General Inspector

This role is full-time, 38 hours per week, based in the metro area on a fixed term 12-month contract. This is our key front-line role in responding to reports of animal cruelty based in metropolitan Perth.
Animal Attendant

This role is a casual position and will be responsible for the day-to-day care of animals within the Animal Care Centre and pound environment along with overseeing volunteers and students rostered into their area.
Albany man denied his sick, elderly horse vet treatment

A 50-year-old man, whose horse was found emaciated and covered in painful growths, has been sentenced for animal cruelty. The offender was fined $4000 and banned from contact with horses and pets for three years after the Albany Magistrates Court heard the offender failed to seek vet treatment for the elderly horse, Mack.