Thousands of Australians donated generously to the RSPCA during the devastating bushfire crises of 2019-2020 in order to protect animals affected by such emergencies. We have used a large portion of the funds to provide urgent services to animals on…
It’s vital to ensure that your pet rabbits are safe and happy and have all their needs met. Pet rabbits can be confined to a small space for long periods. They must be given enough stimulation, environmental enrichment, food, water, and…
It may be tempting, as we get closer to the holiday season, to dress up your pet. You want them to dress up with the family! The holidays must be fun for all members of your family. Beware of In general, you…
The road to release can be long for some species. Humans have made great strides in improving the way we care for captive wildlife. In the Colosseum, Romans used to torture and kill lions, leopards, rhinos, and elephants. Bear-baiting became commonplace…
During the COVID-19 outbreak, many of our companion pets benefit from their owners staying at home. The ‘lockdown’ restrictions have eased, so it’s now time to leave your home. This change can be confusing and stressful. There are many things we…
We love our pets as pet owners and strive to give them the best possible care. It can be devastating to learn that we have put our pets at risk inadvertently. In recent years, there have unfortunately been several cases…
How long has it been since you last took your pet to a vet? Many of us are accustomed to a visit to the veterinarian being a sign that something is wrong. This could be an emergency, like an illness…
In Australia, it’s common to see jockeys wearing bright colors riding athletic horses on a racetrack. It’s easy to miss the black whip in the jockeys’ hands amidst the excitement and color. This inconspicuous black whip is causing a lot of controversy…
ABPs are animal byproducts, which include entire animals or their parts, products of animal origin, and other products derived from animals that are not meant for human consumption. Animal byproducts can pose a risk to the public’s and animals’ health. For many…
These tiny, cramped hen cages, where hens are only able to fit a single A4 sheet, are all they know for now. To live a healthy and happy life, a hen needs to be able to move, stretch, flap, perch, and…
