A 77-year-old man has been fined $14,500 for breaching a lifetime animal ownership ban. Read more
A speech by Army veteran Owen about how his assistance dog, Fenn, has transformed his life was the centrepiece of a special ANZAC Day ceremony hosted by RSPCA WA today. Read more
A 31-year-old Champion Lakes woman will have to pay $7,500 in fines and costs for slapping, forcefully throwing and otherwise roughly handling a dog during a grooming session. Read more
Free dog health checks, free flea and worming treatments and free pet food for families who might be experiencing financial hardship. Read more
Almost three quarters of WA pet owners celebrate their pet’s birthday, RSPCA WA’s annual pet census found, with over half saying their pet’s biggest impact in life is providing love and companionship. Read more
RSPCA WA recently published a Facebook post to attract much-needed foster carers for about 30 Burmese cats who were all named after drag queens. The response was overwhelming, with many of the cats now in homes. Read more
In Midland Magistrates Court today a 54-year-old Eden Hill man was sentenced to six-months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, for failing to seek medical care for his 18-year-old Labrador-cross named Bear. He was also prohibited from owning animals for five years. Read more
West Australian pet owners continue to feel the bite of the cost-of-living and housing crises, with both issues major contributors to a more than 40 percent jump in surrender requests. Read more
A 54-year-old Midland man has been charged with animal cruelty after allegedly failing to seek medical care for his 18-year-old Labrador-cross dog. Read more
A 40-year-old woman from Champion Lakes has been fined a total of $6,000 for starving her two horses until they were ‘skin and bone’. Read more
Pets can be an amazing addition to the family, teaching kids responsibility and bringing a warm, fuzzy friend to the house. However, teaching kids how to behave and interact with pets is extremely important. Read more
RSPCA WA is urging pet owners to keep a close eye on their animals around chocolate this Easter following a shocking rise in calls to the Animal Poisons Helpline last year. Read more