MADISON COSKERIE The coronavirus pandemic has forced Queensland animal shelters to adapt to social distancing regulations by cancelling or amending fundraising events and shifting animal adoption procedures online. The RSPCA … [Read more...]
Big Adopt Out to rehome 300 animals
Sep 10, 2019 by Leave a Comment
CONNIE SAVAGE The RSPCA’s Big Adopt Out returns to Brisbane for it’s seventh year this Saturday, bringing animal rescue groups from across Queensland together to rehome hundreds of animals. There will be around 300 cats and dogs up … [Read more...]
Therapy dog use on the rise in Australia
Aug 23, 2018 by Leave a Comment
JESSICA MCLAUGHLIN It is not unusual to use physical therapy and rehabilitation to help people recover from accidents or injuries. It’s a tried and tested recovery technique. But in recent years a much newer and much more surprising recovery … [Read more...]
250 pets to be adopted at RSPCA event
Sep 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
ANYIEL BIONG This Saturday the Queensland RSPCA will be hosting its annual Big Adopt Out at Brisbane Showgrounds. RSPCA has teamed up with 20 other rescue groups to provide houses for the furry animals for the event. RSPCA Qld … [Read more...]
Pets in Crisis program to receive $100,000
Sep 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
MEG BOLTON The Pets in Crisis Program provides a home for animals whose owners are fleeing abuse relationships. Photo credit: RSPCA WOAW MP Shannon Fentiman has announced a $100,000 contribution to a program which aims to help … [Read more...]
Rising heat puts pets at risk
Oct 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
SARAH DIONYSIUS As the mercury begins to rise, animal welfare groups have called for pet owners to be wary of the symptoms of heat stroke in their furry friends. RSPCA Queensland spokesman Michael Beatty said there were a number of signs … [Read more...]
Cat Cuddle Café changing the face of pet adoption
Sep 23, 2015 by
ROBERT CARSWELL After only five weeks of operation, Red Hill’s Cat Cuddle Café is stealing the hearts of animal lovers and prospective adopters alike. The café offers the opportunity for patrons to interact with shelter cats in a more … [Read more...]
Greyhound awareness at RSPCA Big Adopt Out
Sep 20, 2015 by 2 Comments
CASSANDRA MULHERN The RSPCA held its annual Big Adopt Out, with a massive turn out of rescue groups trying to re-home both dogs and cats, including groups who rescue and re-home racing greyhounds. Greyhound racing and cruelty has been a … [Read more...]
Caged egg days are over for Woolworths
Oct 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
TESS BROOKS Last week Woolworths announced they would begin phasing out all caged eggs sold in-store by 2018, including home brand products.. The announcement was made as part of a new partnership with Chef Jamie Oliver which, Woolworths … [Read more...]
SAVING NATIVE WILDLIFE ONE HOME AT A TIME
Aug 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Patrons are now able to adopt native wildlife from the RSPCA after the introduction the Queensland Government’s new trial program last week. The program is designed to give a home to native reptiles and birds that would otherwise be kept in … [Read more...]
