Community Action Days

RSPCA WA Community Action Days are free events designed to help people who are struggling financially to look after their pets.

These events are held at metropolitan parks and reserves, as well as regional locations like Kalgoorlie, Bunbury, Geraldton and as far north as Broome.

Please check our Events page for details of the next Community Action Day events. Also, make sure to follow us on Facebook or Instagram for details.

Visitors to a Community Action Day event receive:

Free health checks for their dogs and puppies
Free dog microchipping (*not available for litters or breeders)
Free flea and tick treatments for dogs and cats
Free chain exchange - swap your choker collar for a humane flat collar, thanks to Rogz
Free pet food for families in financial need
Free nail-clipping for dogs
Educational information about pet care and responsible pet ownership
Dog training advice
Free sausage sizzle (not available at all locations)

(The above services are provided subject to availability and while stocks last)

We encourage members of the public to join us with their dogs however, due to welfare concerns, cats and unvaccinated puppies are not able to attend.

We'd like to thank these supporters for making Community Action Days possible.

	We would like to thank South Metropolitan TAFE for providing free veterinary consultations and advice at each Community Action Day.
	Thanks to our friends at Time Pet for providing Rogz flat woven collars to offer in our Chain Exchange - swap your free choker chain collar, which can cause pain and injury, for a sturdy, attractive Rogz collar.
	Thanks to Vetwest for their continued support of RSPCA WA activities to improve the lives of animals in the community.
	Our thanks to Vets Beyond Borders for their support, providing vital vets and vet nurse volunteers to carry out free medical checks on pets of Perth.
	Thanks to the Petbarn Foundation which provides vital resources to keep Community Action Days operating to assist people to care for their pets.

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