News

May 02, 2024

Bill change allows 'paw-renters' additional freedoms

Amendments will come into effect this week in a win for pet owners who rent via community title schemes.

Dec 28, 2023

Fireworks, Storms and Pets

Tips to help pets with noise phobias

Nov 07, 2023

New Wildlife Hospital and Centre of Excellence

Planning is underway for a new purpose-built Wildlife Hospital and Centre of Excellence situated in Redland City to protect and preserve wildlife in Southeast Queensland.

Oct 23, 2023

Petbarn Foundation donates $100K to RSPCA QLD Pets in Crisis

The Petbarn Foundation, known for its dedication to pet welfare, will donate $100,000 to RSPCA Queensland's Pets in Crisis program in an announcement made today at the Greencross Pet Wellness Company annual conference held on the Gold Coast.

Jul 17, 2023

Court Case Sentencing

On June 12, a 43-year-old female pleaded guilty before Magistrate Leanne Scoines in the Ipswich Magistrates Court to five chargers under 17(2) of the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 (Qld) and one charge pursuant to 161 of the Act.

Jul 04, 2023

Pets in Crisis Gets Continued Funding Welcomed

RSPCA Queensland has welcomed the Queensland Government’s continued support of the Pets In Crisis Program, after $1.04 million in funding was announced over the next five years.

Jun 21, 2023

Cat Thrown out of Moving Car from an Overpass

On Monday the 19th of June, RSPCA Queensland received multiple reports of vision showing a person throwing a cat out of a moving car window from an overpass in Beenleigh onto the M1 Pacific Motorway.

Jun 08, 2023

Discounted Pet Desexing

158 veterinary practices across Queensland are offering 20% off cat and dog desexing as part of RSPCA Queensland’s campaign, Operation Wanted running from June 1 until August 31.

May 30, 2023

Call for Information: Kitten Dumped in Post Box

RSPCA Queensland is calling for information from members of the public that may have witnessed a kitten being dumped in a post box last Thursday 25 May between 12:30pm and 6:30pm.

May 19, 2023

Court Case Sentencing

On Monday, a 27-year-old female was sentenced by His Honour Magistrate Maloney in the Brisbane Magistrates Court for five (5) charges of animal cruelty under section 18(1) of the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 (Qld).