May 19, 2013Comments are closed.advocacy, RSPCA
Did your rescue group appear at today’s Million Paws Walk? A lot of groups did, for many reasons; a large audience of pet lovers, the chance to be seen as legitimate alongside a well-known brand like the RSPCA, and many, because the RSPCA release pets to them so they feel like they have a ‘good […]
Continue readingMay 8, 2013Comments are closed.RSPCA
If a shelter is still maintaining high kill rates in 2013, then you know they’re experiencing a firm case of resistance.
Continue readingMay 3, 2013Comments are closed.dogs, RSPCA
A few extra details have come out regarding the Carlton dog attack on Tuesday. According to the Herald Sun, the injured man had been in the street moving his car near his Drummond St flat, when the dogs set upon him, suggesting that they were not at any stage on leash when in the street. […]
Continue readingApril 30, 2013Comments are closed.pet shops/puppy farming, RSPCA
A follow up letter from the RSPCA National… Dear Ms Williamson Ending puppy farms in Australia Thirty six per cent of Australian households have a dog as a pet, giving a pet dog population of around 3.4 million. This creates a substantial market for thousands of individuals to legally breed dogs. With this in mind, […]
Continue readingApril 30, 2013Comments are closed.RSPCA, WA Cat Laws
And there it is. New cat laws = the need for bigger cat pounds. RSPCA needs new Perth cattery The RSPCA is seeking donations to create a new cattery in Perth, with its existing facility jam-packed with seized and surrendered felines. The West Australian See also: How to create a multi-million dollar industry overnight
Continue readingApril 25, 2013Comments are closed.pet shops/puppy farming, RSPCA
Today, I’ve received a very official pants letter from the CEO of the RSPCA claiming I’ve made ‘the false claim that the RSPCA supports, endorses or approves puppy farms’. They are of course referring to my article ‘The RSPCA approves puppy farms’. … Particularly, we refer to your misrepresentations regarding RSPCA’s approval or endorsement of […]
Continue readingApril 19, 2013Comments are closed.pet shops/puppy farming, RSPCA
Right back at the beginning of my animal welfare journey, I bought a dog. It was my second dog, Ajax, whom I purchased off the internet, from a guy who arranged to meet me in a pub carpark, half way between Melbourne and Sale. At the time I saw no problem with this. The man […]
Continue readingApril 15, 2013Comments are closed.advocacy, RSPCA
If you’re planning to walk in the 2013 Million Paws Walk, you’re probably bringing your dog. In fact, it’s likely the whole reason you’re walking at all is that you love your pet dogs and/or cats and want to see other pets just like them who end up homeless, get a second chance at a […]
Continue readingApril 9, 2013Comments are closed.council pound, RSPCA
Temperament tests should be used as a way of determining the treatment and rehabilitation plan for a dog who is in the shelter. On rare occasions (less than one in every ten dogs on average, based on the results of proactive shelters), the test will deem the dog ‘untreatably aggressive’ – or as having a […]
Continue readingApril 7, 2013Comments are closed.dogs, RSPCA
Hey there everyone my name is Lila. I’m a sweet little lady who has recently had a litter of gorgeous puppies (which have all found homes). I’m looking forward to having time for myself again.I love running around with other dogs and I love lots of cuddles too. Lila (aged 2 years) adoption advert – […]
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