A Parliamentary e-petition that called for a legislated end date to live sheep export, and that was initiated by the RSPCA, has received almost 44,000 signatures, making it the fifth largest e-petition in the 47th Parliament. Richard Mussell, RSPCA Australia’s CEO said the petition showed there was overwhelming community support […]
RSPCA calls for end to rodeo roping
A study published recently in the journal Animals has concluded that the rodeo event known as calf roping is cruel, terrifying, and stressful for the animals involved, and should no longer be considered an acceptable competitive sporting event or form of entertainment. Co-author and RSPCA Australia senior scientific officer Di […]
Queen’s death sparks sadness
Australia’s Royal Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCAs) have expressed sadness following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth’s interest in animals was well noted, and she was a patron of the RSPCA in England and Wales. The RSPCA was initially established in Australia in 1871 […]
Custodial sentence for animal cruelty
A 28-year-old Condobolin woman has been sentenced to custodial time for aggravated animal cruelty and other charges relating to the death of five dogs. The woman pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated cruelty leading to the death of five dogs on her property.
RSPCA again urges an end to live exports
Regulations for live sheep exports that take place during the northern hemisphere summer are currently under review by the federal government, with a final report expected during the first quarter of 2022. Regulations were introduced after scenes from the Awassi Express were shown on television in 2018, but RSPCA CEO […]