| RSPCAWA

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals WA (Inc.) was formed in Western Australia in 1892 and has the responsibility for administering the Animal Welfare Act 2002.

Objects

To promote kindness to animals
To prevent or suppress cruelty to animals.
To do all lawful acts as the Society may consider conducive or incidental to the attainment of these objects.

Activities

Without limiting the activities to which the Society may apply its resources, activities may include the application of resources;

To ensure the enforcement of laws protecting animals from cruelty and promoting animal welfare.
To procure the passage of such amending or new legislation as is necessary for the protection of animals.
To take whatsoever steps are necessary to educate the community with regard to the humane treatment of animals.
To disperse information about the care, protection and treatment of animals by publishing and circulating literature and conducting lectures, seminars and competitions.
To conduct, manage, operate or encourage clinics, hospital, homes or shelters for the care, treatment, maintenance and protection of animals and to provide services for the humane transport of animals.

The History of the RSPCA

Constitution of the RSPCA of Western Australia

Click here for Key Dates in the history of the RSPCA in Western Australia

Our Annual Reports

RSPCA Policies (including our animals charter)

Five Freedoms for Animals

The RSPCA believes that all animals have the right to five basic freedoms:

Freedom from hunger and thirst: by ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigour
Freedom from discomfort: by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area.
Freedom from pain injury and disease: by prevention by rapid diagnosis and treatment
Freedom to express normal behaviour: by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal’s own kind
Freedom from fear and distress: by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.

Funding

The Society is a not for profit non-government community based charity and as such is almost totally reliant on the generosity of the public for financial support.

Membership and Management

The Society is governed by a Council elected from and by its members. The Council meets monthly to decide policy matters and financial issues and delegates responsibility for the day to day affairs to its Chief Executive.

Anyone can become a member of the RSPCA by paying an annual subscription which entitles them to receive regular RSPCA publications. Money raised through membership subscriptions goes toward helping animals in need.

Education

The RSPCA Education and Training Unit provides school aged children, students and other community groups with the opportunity to learn all about a variety of topics relating to the Work of the Society, Animal Welfare and Responsible Pet Care. Visitors to the Education Centre, have the opportunity to visit the purpose built interactive Pet Barn where a range of pet animals can be observed and are also taken on a guided tour of the RSPCA's Malaga premises. RSPCA representatives also visit schools and adult groups to talk about the work of the RSPCA in WA.

Inspectorate

The objectives of the Society are implemented by Inspectors , who are the Society's uniformed representatives, specially trained to enforce the State Animal Welfare legislation and to deal with all matters relating to animal welfare.

Animal Shelter ( PAWSCENTRAL)

The RSPCA PAWSCENTRALopened in Malaga in May 2000. Experienced staff care for more than 2000 animals each year.

The PAWSCENTRAL rehomes dogs and cats and also has facilities for birds, horses, cattle and livestock in need of temporary care.

We provide veterinary services for RSPCA animals only as we are not a licensed veterinary clinic. The facility also provides Pound services for several local Councils, but is unable to accept stray animals, which legally must be dealt with by Council Rangers.

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The Society in Western Australia

The RSPCA WA Inc is recognised as the authority on all animal welfare related matters. Each day our Headquarters receive in excess of 200 telephone calls, on topics ranging from complaints of alleged cruelty and neglect of animals, to people seeking pet care information or Society policy on animal welfare issues.

"We speak for those who cannot speak for themselves."

If you would like to help the Society in any way at all, please contact us on (08) 9209 9300 during normal office hours, and a member of staff will assist you.