Animal welfare - RSPCA WA

20 October 2020

The future of mulesing

In a world where marketing seems to dominate what we buy and the quality of product that consumers demand of producers, the future of wool from mulesed sheep is an interesting exercise in predicting the future.

20 October 2020

RSPCA Australia CEO comments on efforts to wind back live export reform

Read an article from RSPCA Australia CEO, Richard Mussell, on concerns about live export industry's push to wind back animal welfare reforms.

20 October 2020

WA finally adopts standards and guidelines for livestock

After more than ten years, WA has finally adopted regulations to protect the welfare of sheep and cattle during land transport and at saleyards and depots.

13 October 2020

Help protect wildlife this spring

During spring, native wildlife becomes more active, so it’s a great time to brush up on how we can ensure a safe environment for them to remain happy and healthy; plus, what to do if you find an injured animal.

22 September 2020

Warmer weather means it’s kitten season

You might have heard the term “kitten season”, but what does this mean? And how can you help the hundreds of stray kittens that come through the Animal Care Centre?

2 September 2020

Puppy farming reforms will prevent cruelty to dogs

Puppy farming reforms promise to deliver the biggest single animal welfare improvement in WA for almost 20 years.

21 July 2020

How to speak dog

How can I understand my dog? By reading their body language, we can understand more about what our dogs are saying.

30 June 2020

RSPCA acted quickly over COVID-19 border closures

Over a long period of time with the RSPCA, I never seen anything like the impact COVID 19 has had on the WA community and on our organisation.

26 June 2020

National Wool Declaration Review disappoints on animal welfare

The RSPCA was extremely disappointed with the recent outcome of the National Wool Declaration review saying it leaves wool-buying customers and consumers in the dark about industry practices and animal welfare.