News

Oct 29, 2018

Get ready for meow-loween!

Until November 4 you can adopt an adult RSPCA cat (over 4 months) for $60!

Oct 25, 2018

RSPCA Qld Wins Outstanding Animal Shelter Award

RSPCA Queensland is proud to receive the Outstanding Animal Shelter Award for 2018!

Oct 25, 2018

Record October temperatures coming! RSPCA warns heat stress can be fatal

With temperatures set to skyrocket, the RSPCA is once again pleading with pet owners to be aware of the dangers of heat stress. Last year several dogs died, two of them after they became entangled while tethered in the back yard.

Oct 09, 2018

Storm Season Preparedness

Are you STORM READY? We have already seen couple of severe weather warnings come through Queensland and with more expected, now is the time to be prepared and ensure your pets are safe and sound during severe weather events. Here are some tips to get ready for storm season.

Oct 08, 2018

RSPCA Mackay Break In

RSPCA Qld and Queensland Police are asking anyone who has any information in regard to a break in at RSPCA Mackay adoption centre to call police. It’s believed to have happened around 4am on Tuesday 10th October 2018.

Oct 08, 2018

Sheep arrives in Paddy Wagon!

RSPCA Qld is searching for the owner of a sheep that was brought into Wacol Animal Care Centre in a paddy wagon by the police on Sunday evening.

Sep 27, 2018

Think about your animals in emergencies!

RSPCA Qld is urging people to include their animals in emergency plans. Recent bushfires killed scores of livestock in the Gympie area and of course there is always a risk to pets in all emergencies.

Sep 18, 2018

Animals in Focus 2018 Conference

Whether you’re interested in animal welfare, shelter life for pets, farming technologies for animals, or wildlife conservation - Animals in Focus has something for everyone!

Jul 04, 2018

Puppy farm charges discontinued

RSPCA Qld has discontinued charges against 41 year old Haris Ljuhar , the owner of a Glenarbon property, Mr Ljuhar became ill soon after he was charged and passed away recently. He was charged with a record 215 animal welfare related offences in 2017 after RSPCA Inspectors and Queensland police raided the property seizing 81 dogs and 10 cats.

May 08, 2018

Cats Need Furever Homes

Over 1,500 Cats & Kittens in care at the RSPCA this May, adoption fees for adult cats are discounted to $39 to help get these felines homes.