How long can pets stay in the RSPCA's care?

The maximum foster care placement available under the Pets in Crisis program is 3 months.

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Administration Support Officer

RSPCA WA has an exciting opportunity for a confident, professional and personable individual to join our team in a frontline position which provides a high level of administration and customer service support for RSPCA WA.
RSPCA WA Pet Census – It's all love despite rising costs

Almost three quarters of WA pet owners celebrate their pet’s birthday, RSPCA WA’s annual pet census found, with over half saying their pet’s biggest impact in life is providing love and companionship.
RSPCA WA foster care far from a drag

RSPCA WA recently published a Facebook post to attract much-needed foster carers for about 30 Burmese cats who were all named after drag queens. The response was overwhelming, with many of the cats now in homes.
Treatment of sick old dog 'outrageous' and 'disgusting'

In Midland Magistrates Court today a 54-year-old Eden Hill man was sentenced to six-months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, for failing to seek medical care for his 18-year-old Labrador-cross named Bear. He was also prohibited from owning animals for five years.

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Adopt a Dog or Puppy

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

File a cruelty report online here, or call 1300 CRUELTY (1300 278 358).
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.
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.
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?