Animal welfare - RSPCA WA

RSPCA WA update on Al Kuwait live sheep export

27 May 2020

RSPCA Statement on Al Kuwait Live Sheep Export Ship COVID-19 Outbreak

The RSPCA will be closely monitoring the welfare of 56,000 sheep left stranded by the live export industry after a COVID-19 virus breakout aboard the Al Kuwait that docked in Fremantle on Friday, 22 May 2020.

Local animal heroes recognised by RSPCA WA

10 May 2020

Animals and welfare warriors celebrated at awards

A doggy volunteer who loves a good book, a couple of wildlife warriors and a bold emu rescuer were among those recognised at RSPCA WA’s Animal Welfare Awards on Friday 2 October.

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

18 March 2020

COVID-19, RSPCA operations and caring for your pets

Important information about caring for animals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

7 March 2020

RSPCA WA update on Al Kuwait live sheep export

The Al Kuwait arrived this week in the Middle East with around 35,000 Australian sheep, leaving in its wake renewed controversy over live sheep exports.

6 February 2020

RSPCA WA Statement: Live Export Ship Concerns

RSPCA WA Chair Lynne Bradshaw AM has written to the WA Minister for Agriculture to voice our concerns about an application for exemption from animal welfare policy for a live sheep export ship.

25 January 2020

Inspection benefits producers as well as animals

There is misunderstanding among some groups and farmers about rights of entry for animal welfare inspectors and what this means for them.

24 January 2020

RSPCA WA helps minimise sheep suffering after truck rollover

On January 18, 2020, an RSPCA WA Inspector assisted at the scene of a livestock transport carrier accident in Western Australia's Goldfields region.

20 January 2020

RSPCA Science Update: New research on farm animal welfare

RSPCA Australia's Science Update newsletter January edition now available.

18 January 2020

WA report highlights value of understanding community concern

The WA Primary Industries Stakeholder Interviews Report identified trust between industry and the public as the key to maintaining the social licence to farm.