News

May 04, 2023

Pets In Crisis Gets Support from the Petbarn Foundation

RSPCA Queensland receives urgent funding to continue its Pets In Crisis Domestic Violence Program. Providing help for people and pets in need.

May 03, 2023

Man who killed 41 horses found guilty of animal cruelty

A Mt Isa man was found guilty of animal cruelty yesterday in the District Court after he shot and killed 41 horses on a property in Longreach in 2021.

Mar 29, 2023

Over 100 dead and sick birds found at Pinkenba

RSPCA Queensland has found over 100 deceased birds at Pinkenba in the past week after responding to calls from concerned members of the public.

Mar 22, 2023

Adopt & Save for National Puppy Day

Adopting is an affordable option and also saves a life. With 30 puppies currently up for adoption across Queensland at RSPCA shelters, now is the paw-fect time to adopt.

Mar 15, 2023

Call for Information: Gold Coast Waterways Swan Cruelty

RSPCA Queensland is calling for information from members of the public that may have any information about a swan that was witnessed being deliberately targeted by vessels on the Gold Coast Waterways since January.

Mar 06, 2023

Case Finalised: 111 Animals Seized

As part of the investigation, RSPCA Inspectors executed a warrant at the property and seized 111 animals which were mainly dogs (predominantly small breed dogs), as well as a number of cats and some birds.

Feb 13, 2023

Call for Information: Masked Lapwing Shot with Blow Dart

RSPCA Queensland is calling for information from members of the public that may have any information about a plover that was found last week in Logan with a blow dart through its neck.

Jan 15, 2023

Dogs rescued from a hot car at Gold Coast theme park

RSPCA received a report about two dogs left in a car at Wet 'n' Wild on Wednesday 11th January.

Dec 19, 2022

Animal Care and Protection Act Amendments

The RSPCA says that people travelling with pets this festive season need to be aware of changes to the legislation that are now active.

Dec 13, 2022

70% of pets not microchipped!

The worrying statistic has prompted the charity to issue a warning to pet owners this holiday season around microchipping