The RSPCA WA is being questioned by the state government regarding their processes for choosing which pets are treated and which pets are killed…
The WA Government has raised fears the RSPCA is destroying pets that could be kept alive.
Documents obtained by The Sunday Times reveal Agriculture Department boss Rob Delane was told of a case last year where medical histories did not support the destruction of some pets.
“It is unclear whether the RSPCA had sufficient grounds to destroy these animals,” a briefing note for Mr Delane dated May 2013 said
The notes prepared for Mr Delane warn the RSCPA’s processes were “inadequate”.
Even RSPCA staff seemed to have little faith in the ‘system’;
Revelations of the documents come as a former RSPCA regional inspector, who asked not to be named, also expressed concerns about the treatment of animals by the organisation.
The inspector, who resigned last year, said she would regularly try to rehome animals in country areas rather than bring them to the Perth shelter because she feared they would be put down.
“I wouldn’t take my animals up there,” she said.
“Some puppies would get put down at eight weeks and they would say they had behavioural problems,” she said……
The RSPCA remain unapologetic:
RSPCA state chief executive David van Ooren said no disciplinary action had been taken and the allegations in the report had not been substantiated.
An RSPCA spokesman said there were “very clear” and “well-developed” policies relating to the euthanasia of animals.
So how does this “well developed” policy work in practice?
Izzy
This is Izzy. She was a breeding dog seized by the RSPCA under an alleged breach of WA’s animal protection laws. She entered the care of the RSPCA in March 2012. She was only a baby herself (probably less that two years old) but she was heavily pregnant.
Izzy was placed with foster carer, Cath (an experienced human midwife and dog lover) and her husband (a senior vet) so she couldn’t have been in more compassionate, capable hands. It was a new start to a happier life.
Izzy gave birth to four healthy babies; Rueben, Sukey, Polly and Morris
Izzy was ‘typical’ of many neglected dogs; sad, skittish and scared. She was terribly and heartbreakingly under socialised. The family worked hard to make her life peaceful, to give her good food and comfort, and to let her know everything was going to be ok. And under their care, Izzy showed she was a loving and competent mum – working hard to clean and feed her pups, growing them into cute little fat bellies.
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Even as the pups grew nearly as large as herself! (15 days old)
Cath’s family worked hard to make sure these pups were getting all they needed to grow into healthy, happy dogs. Her daughter delighted in helping ‘socialise’ these babies and they learned to walk and eat solid food.
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Sukey (4 weeks)
Rueben (4 weeks)
Polly Poppit (4 weeks)
Morris (4 weeks)
Not surprisingly, the family fell in love with these guys and considered adopting one themselves, but found that even as volunteers, the RSPCA adoption fees were prohibitive;
“We were going to keep one, but despite the fact I was volunteering my time to look after Izzy when she was pregnant and now raise a litter of puppies for them – they still want to charge me $700 for a puppy!!
Cath kept Izzy, Rueben, Sukey, Polly and Morris for a total of 4 weeks, before taking them back to the RSPCA for their scheduled check up. Cath assumed that she would drop them off in the morning, and pick them up in the afternoon, to continue her fostering.
“They simply wouldn’t give them back after I dropped them all in for a check over. I rang every day asking what was happening and when could I go back and get them. They kept fobbing me off. It was only after I asked for a meeting with the CEO and they realised I wasn’t going away that I was told they were already dead.
I had Izzy behaving and responding to us beautifully after a while. But they killed her and all of her pups. They didn’t indicate to me at all that they were at risk – they did it all without telling me.
My husband is a senior vet. We never saw the pups do anything strange behaviourally. Izzy was timid, but she was really coming good. And those pups were fine.”
Izzy and her pups were given a ‘behavioural assessment’ at the RSPCA kennel facility. All five failed.
Next, as is the procedure, each of these young dogs were held. Their leg was shaved. A syringe of poison was drawn. And then one by one they were injected until their lively, waggling bodies went limp and they were dead.
All under the RSPCA’s “well developed” policies.
The community has the expectation that animals entering RSPCA care will be given every chance to be rehabilitated. Pet lovers give tens of millions of dollars in donations every year believing that they are supporting life affirming processes. I don’t know a single rescue group who, if called, wouldn’t have found a place for these guys. But they didn’t survive being ‘sheltered’ by the RSPCA.
Izzy deserved a second chance. Her babies deserved a first one.
Our shelters should not be this way. They do not have to be. The killing has got to stop.
| Update 8th February…
In response to an enormous public backlash, soon after this post went public, the reason the pups were killed was updated by the RSPCA WA: Tragically all the puppies had significant hip, back and patella abnormalities, were in significant pain and discomfort. These conditions were not treatable or curable.” An email is now circulating from the CEO of the RSPCA WA bringing the dogs back from the dead. Izzy may be alive, and one of her pups, Morris, also. It is great news if they are safe. If any or all of this is true it shows a deep abuse, not of the animals, but of a volunteer. What kind of asshole organisation does this to their foster carers? I have written a follow up piece on what animal lovers can do to help pets in WA.
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See also: Thomas
Darling Izzi .. and her beautiful babies! I have a rescued Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Pippa, who was in a cage, breeding puppies, for the first four years of her life. She was rescued and lovingly cared for by the Cavalier Rescue Group Gold Coast, Queensland. When she came into my life a little over three years ago, she was a very shy, super anxious, little girl. She continues to suffer from separation anxiety, however not so badly since she’s been attending the wonderful Wunderdogs of Noosaville, who have introduced Pippa to many dogs, large and small. She is an absolute joy, and is no longer afraid to meet dogs of all shapes and sizes on our twice daily walks.
May Izzi and her beautiful pups lead happy, fulfilling lives! Love & cuddles from me & Pippa. <3
I am horrified at this story. I donate money monthly to the RSPCA in Perth. I am phoning them immediately to withdraw my donation and tell them why. Thank you for making this public. I just can’t believe what I have read. I also know of several people who are desperate to take in a rescue dog, but the process is beyond belief with almost inquisition type questions. I agree that abused animals need to go to the best families possible – no question, but it’s almost an insult, the lengths these organisations take to vet prospective owners. RSPCA is a disgrace.
I am shocked and disgusted.
I am also terribly upset, this story has got to be given widespread publicity, not to condemn the RSPCA but to try and convince people that compulsory de-sexing is the only answer to the needless pain, suffering and ultimately death of thousands and thousands of poor cats and dogs.
I really do feel physically sick after reading that story.
I was so appalled of what I read. Once, a couple put an ad in the newspaper to have their dog be adopted for free. I happen to be one of the people responded to the ad. I found out she works for the RSPCA but won’t surrender her dog to her employer. I was lucky to have this beautiful doggie and often wonder why she did not surrender him to her workplace whilst she worked there. Now I understand why…. RSPCA started with all the good intention but as it grows the real intention faded away and the business mind sets in. Now RSPCA is only a cover for a profitable business never mind the animals that the organization was really meant for….. Although not all RSPCA centres are like this, depends on who is running the centre……. A very sad story for Izzy and her puppy. At least they are forever together……
Well if you head to the RSPCA website this doesn’t even make sense. Dogs and cats and other animals are up for adoption at a minimal fee (usually between 100-200 dollars) which is usually to cover the cost of desexing, worming, vaccinations etc. maybe some shelters are not doing the right thing. But the RSPCA as a whole is trying to do the right thing I believe. Perhaps the head of the RSPCA needs to monitor some of the shelters practices. What this shelter did, if this story is true, is not inline with the entire RSPCA s policies. They even have old dogs and cats with health issues up for adoption. Wouldn’t they put these elderly animals down first if they were into putting animals down willy nilly? Something doesn’t add up here.
You absolutely disgrace. I’m crying my eyes out. I will make sure I do my utmost to
Make sure the RSPA are shown for what they really are. I will never never donate to your organisation
Ever again. You should be ashamed of yourself.
I even called the Brisbane RSPCA the other week as I drove past a plastic bag with fur coming out of it. I thought it may have been some kittens that had been thrown away as this seems to be one of the ways cruel people “dispose” of kittens they don’t want to keep. As I did not have time to stop and it was on a busy highway, I called them RSPCA and let them know what I saw. They said they would go have a look. I asked that they call me back and let me know what it was. About 30 mins later they called me and said it was an already deceased possum that perhaps had fallen out of someone’s truck on the way to the tip. Who knows. But either way if this is such a “cruel” organization why would they even bother to take calls such as mine and drive all the way out there and report back the findings?
I am utterly disgraced by this article. I have always donated to the RSPCA, however this will not be happening anymore
I contacted the RSPCA regarding someone who was beating their own dogs they did come out to check the dogs, however the RSPCA explained to me that because this person had been feeding their dogs and keeping them clean it did not really matter about all the nasty scars they had on their little bodies.
How anyone can beat a dog or any animal is unbelievable. If they can beat an animal they will beat a child, because animals are exactly like children.
As someone who spent all of her teen years terrified by dogs, ALL dogs, after being bitten on the street with no provocation, this entire concept makes me feel sick. I have long not liked the concept of the RSPCA, and have felt for a number of years the idealist picture they portray of giving animals a second chance is far from the truth. That said, I acknowledge that sometimes there is no other choice.
While the story above is horrid, and as said I personally find the concept of the RSPCA unsettling, everyone seems to have forgotten that this is a problem society could largely avoid, or certainly reduce. Animals are not throw away toys, to be shipped off once broken. They are not something you should purchase as a ‘good deal’, or because ‘this ones cute’. If everyone sort a decent breeder, thought before they bought, trained as necessary (for some people that means training at all……..) and generally treated there pets better, this whole argument about the RSPCA would be irrelevant…
To the amazement of most people who know me we now own a beautiful young border collie and have spent many weeks training him. We live by the concept that human hands do not hurt, and he is becoming a perfect dog.
This story is appalling, whether its true or not, but perhaps the real issue is why the RSPCA needs to exist at all. If people treated their animals with more respect, this wouldn’t be a conversation at all……
RSPCA you are a disgrace!
Utterly disgusting. We have three cavies in our families. Very sad. They are the most loveable and friendly dogs. Shame!!!!!!!
Not only does the RSPCA write off animals it can’t be bothered with such as helpless dogs but this so called prevention of cruelty to animals supports aerial culling of kangaroos and brumbies. So shooting an animal from a chopper in the back an leaving it to die isn’t cruel mares giving birth riddled with bullets supported by the RSPCA. Even if there is need for culling this is not the way. So much for caring for those precious souls great and small.
10 years ago I volunteered at the RSPCA shelter. The paid staff treated the volunteers with disrespect .I believe all the comments above. They do seem to put dogs and other creatures down for no real reason. They are cruel and they will kill without reason. They seem to put money before animal care and IT IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH. SHAME RSPCA hang your head LOW. I am looking for a dog just like Izzy but the RSPCA killed her and her litter.
Sorry RSPCA, haven’t you heard the story about one bad review and how many people get told he news! No more financial support from me. Practices need to be changed….how can you justify the killing of mum and her pups when they had a loving foster family caring for them..SHAME ON YOU.
i handed over four kittens to the nsw rspca on time of handing over they stated that they had no kittens ,,,and it would be fine so i drove them in there to them, when i handed them to them the nurse picked them up and said they are sick and would have to be put down,,,i argued with them to give them back as i knew this was not necessary and all they needed was tlc but due to fact i had a litter already at my house thought this was the right thing to do,,,,, more fool me the nurse refused to give back at no time did any vet check them over i now know where to go ,,,, cat protection society they will care for them and get them better and re home if possible ,as i am in aged care i find litters on a regular basis but no way will i take any to them ,,, i would rather drive to petersham from campbelltown just to know that they care,,,,,,
I wrote to the RSPCA today and asked about this matter as it is something that I feel very strongly about. The explanation that the pups had birth defects is quite hard to swallow when you watch the videos of the pups playing. I don’t know if I believe it based on that but we may never know.
This is the reply that I received this evening;
Thank you for your email.
The story regarding Izzy is a false, misinformed and mischievous allegation which attacks RSPCA WA and its highly dedicated staff. The animals in our care deserve better and our supporters should not have to put up with negative and malicious people fabricating such stories.
The truth is that this is a very sad case that took place two years ago and is currently before the Courts. Due to this, for legal reasons and so as not to jeopardise the prosecution case, we cannot divulge many details of the case.
What I can advise is that Izzy and one of her puppies were successfully re-homed, whilst the other puppies were indeed euthanased. However, I would like to clarify that this was not due to any behavioural problems as indicated in the story. The puppies underwent an extensive vet clinical examination by a vet with additional post-graduate veterinary qualifications. These examinations identified significant orthopaedic abnormalities and the puppies were in constant pain and discomfort. These conditions were not treatable or curable and the very sad and difficult decision was made to euthanase the puppies.
It is at times like this that we need support of the community, so that we have more resources to investigate perpetrators of cruelty to animals that have put us in this difficult position in the first place.
Regards
Laura Fischer
Executive Assistant
RSPCA Western W http://www.rspcawa.asn.au
Hi – this is correct. We adopted Morris on the 2/6/2011 – we were advised that the other puppies in the litter were put down due to physical problems. Morris (now called Monty) is living a great life and he is well loved.
Oops – meant to say we adopted him 02/06/2012.
Hi Natalie how do we know that you are not covering it up for the RSPCA and how do we know that you are not a representative of the RSPCA WA? Feel free to click on my link and posts photos on my FB page for my cavalier. Thanks Karina
I’m Natalie’s sister, Sharon & posted a comment independent of this one also regarding Morris being alive & that he was adopted by our family. I have also been contacted by Shel, whose blog this is & I provided her with all the info, including photo’s of Morris (now Monty) so she could view the markings. She confirmed birth date & details with the carer & advises that all seems to check out. While the RSPCA may have said at some point that all puppies were put down, Morris was not & is currently loving life with us. We have also been contacted by the RSPCA regarding this story & they shall be doing a piece on Morris & Izzy (who we have been advised is alive & well) in the near future (they have taken photo’s of him as well).
Hi Karina – I find it funny that so many people are so willing to believe the worst with no proof but as soon as someone offers some good news they require proof. I am not now nor ever have been a representative of the RSPCA nor do I donate to them. I am not a member of facebook so can not update to your page. You can ask the lady who’s blog this is to do it as my sister sent her numerous photos on Thursday night where it was confirmed that Morris / Monty is one of Izzy’s puppies. I find it curious that since this was known since Thursday night that there has not been any posting on this blog by her to tell everyone the good news.
Morris / Monty has been living with us for the past 18 months so I am wondering why it has taken so long for the concerned carer to come forward with her complaints. The RSPCA were very upfront and honest with us when we adopted Morris / Monty about the fate of his brothers and sisters. Whilst it is sad people’s anger should be aimed at the puppy farm operator whose dubious breeding practices caused the puppies to be born with such issues rather than with the organisation that had to deal with them. If the RSPCA were the money making machine that they have been portrayed as then they would have adopted out the puppies as at $700 a pop which would have made them another $2100 on top of the $700 they got from us when we adopted Morris / Monty. Instead they had to make a very hard decision and one they would not have done lightly.
To those people that asked for proof of the puppies problems and then complain that the RSPCA hasn’t given them any – the case against the puppy farm operator is currently in the courts. I would rather they use the evidence that they have in court to prosecute the puppy farm operator rather than risk the outcome of the case by making it public now to appease the people on this blog.
Hi Karina – I find it funny that so many people are so willing to believe the worst with no proof but as soon as someone offers some good news they require proof. I am not now nor ever have been a representative of the RSPCA nor do I donate to them. I am not a member of facebook so can not update to your page. You can ask the lady who’s blog this is to do it as my sister sent her numerous photos on Thursday night where it was confirmed that Morris / Monty is one of Izzy’s puppies. I find it curious that since this was known since Thursday night that there has not been any posting on this blog by her to tell everyone the good news.
Morris / Monty has been living with us for the past 18 months so I am wondering why it has taken so long for the concerned carer to come forward with her complaints. The RSPCA were very upfront and honest with us when we adopted Morris / Monty about the fate of his brothers and sisters. Whilst it is sad people’s anger should be aimed at the puppy farm operator whose dubious breeding practices caused the puppies to be born with such issues rather than with the organisation that had to deal with them. If the RSPCA were the money making machine that they have been portrayed as then they would have adopted out the puppies as at $700 a pop which would have made them another $2100 on top of the $700 they got from us when we adopted Morris / Monty. Instead they had to make a very hard decision and one they would not have done lightly.
To those people that asked for proof of the puppies problems and then complain that the RSPCA hasn’t given them any – the case against the puppy farm operator is currently in the courts. I would rather they use the evidence that they have in court to prosecute the puppy farm operator rather than risk the outcome of the case by making it public now to appease the people on this blog.
“You can ask the lady who’s blog this is to do it as my sister sent her numerous photos on Thursday night”
This is 100% correct. Some photos were sent to me of a bleinheim cav of the right age and I told your sis I hoped it was Monty. But nothing could really be confirmed until the RSPCA spoke on the matter and said similar – and then I did make an update on the original post.
So we’re all square, yeah? :)
“I am wondering why it has taken so long for the concerned carer to come forward with her complaints”.
Mostly because of the threat of litigation that anyone who spoke out on the issue received, I’d suggest. Certainly being threatened with legal action can make it pretty unappealing to keep pushing for answers, and I don’t think anyone should underestimate the bravery of the carer in coming forward now the case is back in the public eye.
A few weeks ago I had my cat of 8 years stolen by my neighbor. She was very friendly and would come to anyone who called her for a pat and cuddle. My neighbor refused to tell me where she was. I put in a lost and found report to the RSPCA with photos of my beloved pet. They lied to me and told me they did not have my cat. I found out that they indeed did have her and had put her down within an hour after her being dropped off as the neighbor had handed her in as a stray. She had no chance of ever coming home, they killed my cat. They are cruel bastards who obviously don’t care about the well being of animals.
Well such a sad sad story. Yes I believe there is much truth to this unfortunately however I have to wonder if in truth, they sold them and said they euthanised them to cover their tracks. As they would have made a tidy profit being cavies. Why would they offer to “sell” izzy to Carers and then euthanise her because of problems. So many questions. The whole organisation needs a huge over haul and policed regulations put in place. This organisation has just shot themselves in the foot. They are going to suffer greatly because of this article. I just hope that it’s not a case of the minority ruining it for the majority.
As bad as this is, RSPCA VIC have been accused of the same and if not worse ‘care’ of dogs on death row.. Nearly a decade ago, they were given a large-ish breed- lab or setter that had escaped the confines whilst the parents went on holiday (someone came every day to their farm to feed n play with the dog). The RatShitPoliciesofCruelArseholes gave the microchipped dog away-even though the parents had made contact with them and explained they were coming home to collect the dog asap- contrary to their own policy (the dog was still in the find my parents/ cooling off period).. They gave the dog to a cranky old guy who had mobility issues and couldn’t even walk the mutt up the street! This man lived in a unit and the dog only had access to a tiny courtyard.. No probs for a little yap yap dog maybe, but this woofy was off a FARM as in, like, BIG running area. Needless to say, the dog howled incessantly, the neighbours were cranky, the original parents devastated and the RSPCA did… Nothing.
ff disgusting have a cavalier cross she would never hurt a fly the breeds are beautiful sooo saaad
WTF. This organization and everyone who works for it should be ashamed. This is disgusting and inhumane. Isn’t this organization suppose to prevent cruelty to animals not be the reason for it. Go to hell every one of you. Reduce your adoption fee for god’s sake, switch to nonprofit and your compassion will grow. Assholes.
Ok, so as a person who has adopted and foster animals all I can say is what has been done is both inhumane and unjustified, I have 4 children ( 2 horses and 2 dogs). Many people don’t understand the joy and fulfilment my animals give me so they question how I treat them as such. One of my babies was run over whilst I was walking her, was only about a foot away from Me on a lead, the driver didn’t stop to assist but seen me screaming and drove away, I rang the police about the hit and run, they logged it and took over 2 weeks to take my statement. I gave them the licence plate # and a full description of the driver as he lived in my community, never heard back from them and when I called I’m sure it got dismissed, so have simply given up, karma will ensure he gets what he deserves! Horses in the racing industry which I have also homed, are work tools used until they can no longer operate and then disgarded, deemed as too uncontrollable and put down. I’ve had an ex race horse now ( deemed as buy at your own risk) 12 yrs and he has taught my nieces and nephews how to ride. There was a guy in yarrawonga that kidnapped, slaughtered and torched dogs and got a good behaviour bond and $1500 fine, I’ve been slapped with more once for my dogs just getting out of the yard and being picked up by the pound. Pretty much what Im saying is its human nature for these things to happen and from what I learnt you can’t change it but just try and do your part by picking up that stray dog down the street or if someone in your neighbourhood had that dog they can’t afford to feed and u can, help them out. Small steps by everyone can amount to a huge trail and it can help to eliminate the need for such shelters
This is absolutely horrifying what happened to this poor family. How could they assess whether the pups had behavioral problems when they were only 8 weeks old? All of them – including the mother walked just fine so for them to claim they had hip displaysia is a lie. The foster home they were in – the husband was a vet. I think he was MORE than capable of determining any issues. I only paid $75 for my rescue dog and I fostered it as well. I hope you are closed down for good. You murdered 5 innocent dogs. Shame on you RSPCA!
This is a terrible story, as are some of the stories that others have related. I am just going to relate one positive experience I had with the RSPCA in Qld, as I have bought a dog from them in the past and had no issue with them. When I was a hospital Social Worker, I had a client who needed to move to a nursing home and had no family to look after his affairs. His neighbour helped out and the RSPCA came and collected his 2 dogs and after the medical exam was fine, gave the client a written guarantee that they did not have a time limit on finding these dogs a foster home. They also waived the collection fee due to the circumstances of the client having dementia & being unable to legally write a cheque or authorise someone to access his money. Of course I have no way to verify the outcome for those dogs, but the RSPCA were very helpful in a difficult situation. I recently looked for a dog for my son for Christmas. As somone mentioned above, the RSPCA in Qld charge $475.00 for a desexed and wormed puppy and (I thought) $199.00 for an older dog. They clain that they lose money at these prices and eventually I accessed a give-away puppy and realise myself that by the time I have paid for worming, injections and desexing, it would have been cheaper to go through the RSPCA. I’m not defending them, just saying that my experiences have been all positive. Just being the devil’s advocate for a second, it would be good to know what would happen if the criteria for destroying animals was loosened, would it be possible for any such organisation to remain afloat. It is a catch 22 situation as without the RSPCA I wonder what would be the fate of unwanted pets? It’s a difficult issue.
Considering many rescue,s with a small fraction of the budget the RSPCA have, manage to be no kill and rehome more animals than the RSPCA, I think it is entirely possible for them to change the number of animals they euthanize. The fact that on average 50% of animals going in the RSPCA shelters around Australia, do not make it out alive, it extremely concerning. These stats are publicly available. It is not possible that all those animals have “issues” making euthanasia the only option. It also is not that they cannot possibly help that number of animals, they have the means, more so than any other rescue organisation. But they don’t… Why?
So where are you RSPCA??? I have long heard about you your tv shows are a joke cover up all the donations go into your own pockets and my past dealings with you well ….. Are a joke also! I never ever donate to RSPCA !!!
We adopted Morris. He is happy, healthy & in a very loving family. When I questioned the lady at the RSPCA about the other pups from the litter, I was told they had physical problems that required them to be put down. From the way it was said, I had assumed it happened at birth, not after 4 or so weeks! However looking at the video, it’s hard to believe that there were any physical issues that would require them to be put to sleep. At least Morris, now known as Monty, is getting his chance at life.
Absolutely appalling –
The Rspca, Government and vets are doing nothing to work toward – long term solutions – if they worked together on educating for eg. the masses on the statistics of over breeding (desexing) and euthanasia and ‘Dont shop – adopt’ and then ALSO for eg. offered – ‘LOW COST’ vetting (the lower the cost the more turnover) – including desexing and micro chipping packages – (that could be paid off in instalments via direct debit) – would make all the Difference – Vetting services would finally be accessible to the masses and responsible bodies would finally be taking reasonable steps to mitigate the ‘unnecessary suffering’ of our nations ‘animals’ and.. on a Grand scale.
this is horrendous how can they justify putting 5 beautiful dogs to sleep! and to the family who were willing to keep one i am appallled for them too disgusting isnt a harsh enough word for how the RSPCA have acted, what a waste of life truly sad!
Too distraught to comment how can we stop this!!!
I will NEVER again give my hard earned money to the RSPCA WA
Those puppies look healthy and happy. Dogs in breeding seizure cases are frequently at the biggest risk for this kind of thing because it helps make their “cruelty” case. How bad would it look for them to be slamming breeders and trying to make a cruelty case if these litters were born, raised properly and grew up to be nice dogs? The whole thing is a scam.
So so sad. What a disgrace the RSPCA are. I would never give a penny to them. I give to other animal charities instead. A few years ago as a Health Visitor I rang the RSPCA regarding a puppy that was kept without water and shelter in a very hot summer. This was on a Wednesday. On the following SATURDAY I received a telephone call from the RSPCA inspector asking me if he really needed to go out to investigate as he had to travel to get there. I told him I was a professional and I would not have rung if I did not have serious concerns and yes, he did need to go out. He did (eventually) and the puppy was removed.
This is why I have now stopped giving donations to the RSPCA. in the UK. I also have a problem with the X-large wages senior staff pay themselves
I was a member of the RSPCA for 25 years, after they moved to Malaga something changed, I did not like the way they were treating not only me but others when I had reason to communicate with them, I therefore resigned my membership and gave my money to a better organisation that did care for the animals. There are far more dedicated and compassionate people out there that save animals and care for them at their own expense. The RSPCA is a disgrace and should be prosecuted for putting down the puppies and their mum. The CEO should be sacked and never allowed to work with animals again.
This will go on my facebook page which is the quickest way to shame the RSPCA and get this killing of innocent animals stopped.
I have two cavaliers and they are the most friendly dogs you could ever have. Puppies no less are the sweetest. This RSPCA is a crock of crap. They shouldn’t be in business, a rescue would have taken them. What is wrong with them? I am just sick over this.
I am wondering what has gone wrong with the organization of RSPCA.
Over the years, the fee of adopting an animal has gone up so much, that ‘normal’ people cannot afford to take an animal from there anymore.
Our Brisbane RSPCA has moved to a place now which looks more like a motel than a shelter. (this shows one way where the high fees are going)
I wanted to give a puppy a home, was not prepared to hand over so much $$$$ to a greedy organization.
So responded to an add in the paper for giveaway puppies.
Listen to Dr. Karen Becker, a vet linked to Dr. Marcola from US. She advocates, after having desexed dogs for over 10 years, NOT TO DESEX any more because of what it does to the animal’s health. This also is a poor excuse why the fees are so high.
SHAME, SHAME, SHAME on you RSPSA for letting the $$$ rule your head and shutting your heart out.
Regarding Dr Becker supposedly not supporting desexing of dogs and cats, the health problems if this policy is pursued don’t even bear thinking about. Desexing a female dog has 1 drawback – occasional urinary incontinence. The ONLY negative side effect. Desexing prevents some mammary tumours, testicular tumours, prostatic growths (both benign and malignant), pyometra, ovarian tumours, unwanted cycling and pregnancy, reduces aggression in males etc etc.
People need to think carefully about what they are reading.
Rspca needs to be watched but is too hard to do so it seems. Its always the $ that is involved ultimately.
RSPCA are an absolute disgrace. I have heard of many stories like this one and something needs to be done about this. The murder of innocent animals is not acceptable nor should it ever be. They are meant to be helping animals and on side with what’s best for them. Not killing them at their own convience.
they should never have been pts. These were lovely little lives. Who made them GOD. Slaughtering them makes them just as bad as the scum out there that fight dogs, starve dogs, hit dogs.maybe moreso.
I did volunteer work for RSPCA in Qld. All day I was on the phone ringing people asking for money. I saw too much for me to ever do anything for them. Some of the workers do their best but it money not animals. The top people are very well paid. The dirty work is done by volunteers. Never again.
They should be investigated. Thankfully some are now working with rescue.
I donated to the RCPCA for years then I started volunteering for an unfunded rescue and became more aware of the real RSPCA not the glossy brochures I was believing. They called and kept asking for cash but I have told them my views and will not give one more cent. There are plenty of dedicated rescues that really care and save lives
In the video those puppies do not shown signs of being in pain nor do they show signs of having such severe symptoms. Most of the time things like luxating patellas can’t be diagnosed in such young puppies and even if they were in small breed dogs many times they cause few problems.
On the plus side, for the dogs, I suspect they were not euthanized. If they were wanting a $700 adoption fee I am sure they sold the probably purebred CKCS puppies for a good chunk of money. The dog selling business is not just for breeders.
I cannot believe that you would KILL these lovely little Cavs I have met some skittish but never nasty. What an excuse. They had a qualified vet that was willing to take them but because they could not be bothered they put them down. There needs to be accountability for what they are doing.
50 years of supporting the RSPCA has now come to an end.
This is heart breaking , little Izzy has had such a sad life in a puppy mill and to end like this after a short time of knowing some love with her foster parent.
SHAME on the RSPCA. SHAME on them
Something needs to be done about this organisation.
They need to be closed down,or brought out by someone who actually WANTS to help the animals and give them a voice.
Don’t tell me they don’t have the money,or the support or whatever,people pay thousands for “pet insurance” and I’m pretty sure that naive people donate to this organisation ( I know I used to before I found out just how little they really do help).
I’m not saying all the people who work for the RSPCA don’t care,but obviously these people have no say in what goes on.
I smell bullshit RSPCA, I will never take an animal to you !
No excuse for this RSPCA. You have a drop site in Victoria for abandoned animals close to where I live and I have heard from several sources that you routinely euthanase the young animals that are left there. I have long thought you are a dispassionate organization with questionable policies and now I know for sure.
The RSCPA should be ashamed of themselves for the wholesale slaughter of animals like this. There were people who clearly wanted these pups and their mother. I have NEVER heard of a shelter charging $700.00 for any animal. The fact that this vet and his wife fostered this pregnant dog and her pups should have gone to their credit and the should have been given first rights to Izzy and her pups. The vet who fostered them found nothing wrong with the mother or her pups, so how can the buffoons at the RSCPA even try to justify the slaughter of these innocent animals. The state authorities should be notified of their practices and their doors should be closed for the slaughter of innocent lives. This is thoroughly sickening and was unnecessary. SHUT THEM DOWN NOW. DO NOT DONATE TO THEM AND FORCE THEM OUT OF BUSINESS. These idiots do not deserve to be in the business of caring for innocent animals. Someone should put a needle of poison in their legs and watch them die a slow and painful death.
http://www.rspcawa.asn.au/about/news/update-from-ceo
I personally know of 5 dogs in the last 3 weeks that the RSPCA passed onto rescue for behavioural reasons. They had the hide to tell the rescue groups to pay for the animal and then they could take it. Or they will PTS. So the RSPCA rang these rescues begged them to take these poor dogs and then told rescue sorry u still have to pay for them even though we are begging u to take them but don’t take them and we’ll put them to sleep.
The RSPCA are a bunch of thieves! The story they are spinning now that those puppies had hip/patella issues is BULL SHIt!!! Those puppies were moving and playing like every puppy should be. If they were in such pain then they wouldn’t be jumping llike they are. Also the foster carer would have noticed. So disgusted with them and their crap excuses. They’re meant to protect animals – not kill innocent puppies for their political and financial gain.