Animal welfare - RSPCA WA

Perth and Peel lockdown update - 29 June

19 January 2022

Dire heat warning after dogs discovered dead

RSPCA WA has issued a dire warning after a dog was found dead yesterday, during Perth's latest heatwave.

WA 5-Day COVID-19 lockdown advice for pet owners

23 December 2021

COVID-19 Update – December 2021

Information about COVID-19 measures put into place from 23 December 2021

22 December 2021

Organisations unite to end mulesing

Three leading animal welfare organisations have announced a partnership to work towards an end to mulesing across Australia.

22 December 2021

The heat is on for live export sheep

Many in the live export industry believe the moratorium imposed following the Awassi Express live sheep export animal welfare disaster should be shortened.

16 December 2021

Milestone in animal welfare

RSPCA WA has welcomed the overnight passing of the Dog Amendment (Stop Puppy Farming) Bill 2020 into law; the biggest animal welfare improvement in Western Australia in 20 years.

16 December 2021

Don’t let pet holiday hazards spoil your Christmas

Be pup-pared – that’s the message from RSPCA in the lead-up to Christmas, with the day a known minefield for doggy mishaps.

Broome to get its first ever RSPCA Inspector

13 December 2021

Sad weekend death toll prompts parvo vaccination plea

RSPCA WA has issued an urgent parvo vaccination plea, after a horror weekend which saw seven puppies and an adult dog succumb to the deadly virus.

25 November 2021

Helping lost pets – What to do

Losing a pet, or finding a stray animal, can be distressing. Here's some important information to help you reunite lost pets and their owners.

An RSPCA WA inspector takes care of a young dog, Daffodil

22 November 2021

5 ways to celebrate the fur-stive season

The holidays are a great time to have fun with your pets and while parties, noise and new people can overwhelm some fur friends, there are lots of other fun ways to bank quality time with your pet leading up to the big day.