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A 42-year-old Geraldton man has been convicted of animal cruelty after RSPCA WA inspectors seized his emaciated one-year-old dog, a large mixed breed named Diesel, from his Beachlands home.
RSPCA WA will significantly expand its Community Action Day program in 2026, delivering free pet health checks, dog and cat food, flea and worm treatments, microchipping, and advice for pet owners across WA.
Find out how to keep your cat safe and happy at home.
A 31-year-old Girrawheen woman has been given a spent conviction and fined $4,000 after leaving her two dogs in the full sun, without access to shade and water, on a 30C degree day.
RSPCA WA is urging pet owners to take extra care this Easter, with new data showing a sharp seasonal spike in concerns about pets eating chocolate.
A 41-year-old Heathridge woman has been charged with animal cruelty after allegedly abusing and ill-treating a six-month-old puppy outside a café in August.
RSPCA WA is reminding pet owners that while Christmas is a time of celebration, it can also bring hidden hazards for dogs and cats — from festive foods and decorations to heat and holiday stress.
RSPCA WA is urging South West communities to think twice before attending upcoming rodeos that include calf roping – a practice most Australians want banned for good.
With temperatures set to soar across much of the state in the coming days, RSPCA WA is urging pet owners to take extra care to protect their animals from dangerous – and potentially fatal – heat stress.
