Animal Cruelty

Report cruelty

Call 1300 CRUELTY (1300 278 358) or complete an online animal cruelty report here. Your details will remain confidential. Read more

Animal welfare legislation

Find out more about the Animal Welfare Act in WA, penalties for animal cruelty, and how you can have your say about legislation. Read more

Cruelty Reports

Find out how your report is processed, how RSPCA Inspectors respond, how reports are prioritised and follow up. Read more

Latest

Woman sentenced for cruelty to deceased and starving dogs

A 31-year-old woman has been banned from owning pets for three years, after one dog was found dead, and another starving, in the backyard of her Bunbury home last year.
Bunbury man left dog's gaping wound untreated

A 25-year-old Bunbury man has received a one-year ban from owning a pet, and been ordered to undertake counselling, after leaving his dog to suffer serious hunting wounds untreated.
Conviction over squalid labradoodle puppy farm

A 60-year-old man has been given what amounts to a lifetime ban from breeding animals after RSPCA WA inspectors seized 39 labradoodles from his Bridgetown home in January.
Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager

This role is a parental leave coverage position, available on a maximum term contract until 30 June 2024, and will be responsible for the oversight and development of the Philanthropy, Corporate Partnerships, and Grants programs.

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Dogs and puppies

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

Call 1300 CRUELTY (1300 278 358) or complete an online animal cruelty report here. Your details will remain confidential.
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.
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.
Foster Care

How do I become a foster carer? How can I help care for animals? Why is foster care so important for animals?
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?