The Early Days

Edith Cowan, founding member RSPCA WA The Society was an initiative of Miss Best, a teacher from the St George's School in Perth, who was joined by Mrs Ethel Burt, Mrs Edith Cowan (pictured right), Mrs Madeline Onslow and Miss Wigglesworth to form its first committee. His Excellency the Governor, Sir William Cleaver Francis Robinson, became Patron of the RSPCA in 1893. To this day, the State's Governors give their patronage to the Society.

RSPCA WA continues to uphold the original objectives set out by its first committee, to:

Prevent cruelty to animals by enforcing the existing law
Establish further legislation to protect animals
Educate the public in responsible animal care.

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Administration Support Officer

RSPCA WA has an exciting opportunity for a confident, professional and personable individual to join our team in a frontline position which provides a high level of administration and customer service support for RSPCA WA.
RSPCA WA Pet Census – It's all love despite rising costs

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.
RSPCA WA foster care far from a drag

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.
Treatment of sick old dog 'outrageous' and 'disgusting'

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.

Animal Welfare Legislation in WA

RSPCA WA continues to work with the WA Government to improve animal welfare regulations and animal welfare legislation, to improve the lives of animals in the state.
Key dates

Since 1892, RSPCA WA in its various forms has continued to advocate for better welfare of animals in Western Australia.
Inspectors and Legislation

With only one salaried Inspector in 1894, meeting the needs of the community was often arduous and the inspector's lifestyle tiring.