About us

RSPCA WA is the state's oldest, largest and leading animal welfare charity, established in 1892.

Our Vision
A Western Australian community free of animal cruelty where the
welfare of all animals is respected and maintained at all times.

RSPCA WA is a charity, relying on generous donations and community support for around 90% of what it costs to carry out our animal protection work.

We are registered with the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission (ACNC).

Find out more about who we are:

Animal welfare legislation

Facts & Figures

Meet the Board of Directors

RSPCA Australia

RSPCA WA Animal Welfare Awards

Latest

Million Paws Walk is back - bigger and better in 2023

Calling all heroic humans and superpooches–after a three-year hiatus, RSPCA’s much-loved Million Paws Walk event is back. The charity’s landmark fundraiser, which moved online due to COVID-19, will be bigger and better in 2023, as the event marks 25 years.
Alarming RSPCA WA stats reveal surge in horse neglect

RSPCA WA is alarmed by a recent surge in cruelty complaints about sick and neglected horses. Calls about horses needing vet care have spiked by a huge 50 per cent this year.
Pet cats fall victim to 'barbaric' steel-jaw traps

RSPCA WA has issued a warning about the use of ‘barbaric’ steel-jaw traps, after two cats were found caught and injured in Perth this week.
Million Paws Walk 2023

The Million Paws Walk WA is back at Sir James Mitchell Park on May 28 2023! Registrations of interest are now open so be sure to sign up to stay in the loop.

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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.
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.
Dog Training - Level 1

Find or book dog training classes for dogs over 13 weeks, using positive reinforcement training methods to teach basic commands in small group classes at convenient locations around Perth.
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.
Report cruelty

Call 1300 CRUELTY (1300 278 358) or complete an online animal cruelty report here. Your details will remain confidential.
Pets In Crisis

Working with women's shelters to provide temporary foster care for pets caught in family and domestic violence situations. Pets are reunited with their families once they are safe.
Contact Information

Where to find RSPCA WA. How to get in touch with RSPCA WA.
Puppy Kindy

Find or book a puppy obedience class for puppies aged 8-13 weeks, using positive reinforcement training methods to teach basic manners in small group classes. Dog training at convenient locations around Perth.
Donate items to help animals

What items are needed to help animals? What items should I not donate? Where can I take items to donate to help animals? Is there a wish-list I can shop for?
Foster Care

How do I become a foster carer? How can I help care for animals? Why is foster care so important for animals?