News

May 03, 2019

Jack Russell Terriers seized from appalling living conditions

RSPCA Inspectors have seized dogs and puppies from a property in the North Burnett Region after receiving information about a large number of Jack Russell Terriers being neglected.

Apr 26, 2019

Emu rescued undergoes emergency surgery

Veterinarians at RSPCA Qld Wildlife Hospital in Brisbane have performed emergency surgery on an emu found in Eight Mile Plains, to remove metal objects found in its stomach.

Apr 15, 2019

Time to give 'Bullies' a break

RSPCA wants ‘bullies’ to stop being judged on their appearance.

Apr 04, 2019

Court decision in sledgehammer attack on dog sets horrible precedent

RSPCA Qld have been left utterly disappointed after an unsuccessful appeal against Mr Fischer’s acquittal relating to Cheeky the dog's case. The appeal was heard before Judge Koppenol in Brisbane District Court yesterday.

Mar 28, 2019

The Biscuit goes National

RSPCA’s Animal Magazine, The Biscuit, is now available across Australia!

Mar 27, 2019

Building of the new RSPCA Toowoomba Shelter

The new RSPCA Toowoomba Animal Care Centre is getting ready to be built with the turning of the sod this week.

Mar 13, 2019

Horse foster carers needed urgently

Horses in appalling condition have recently been seized by RSPCA Inspectors and sadly, more are expected next week.

Mar 11, 2019

Dog found with mouth taped shut during heatwave

Dogs left to suffer in extreme heatwave conditions, with one also found dead, leave RSPCA Queensland Inspectors baffled that the pet welfare message still isn't getting through.

Mar 10, 2019

Guilty plea for man accused of breeding dogs for fighting

A 38 year-old Jimboomba man has pleaded guilty to 16 charges, including six charges relating to organised dog fighting.

Mar 04, 2019

Spate of Cruelty to Possums in Queensland

Multiple deliberate acts of cruelty to possums are being investigated by RSPCA Queensland.