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RSPCA Dakabin is a non-government, community-based charity dedicated to the protection of animals.

Contact Us:
*Please note, the RSPCA Dakabin page is not monitored 24hrs a day, therefore if you have an animal emergency, please phone our 24hr hotline below. Animal Emergencies - phone 1300 852 188 or 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625). Cruelty Complaints – please call our emergency hotline above; DPI call centre - 3239 3111; or call your local police station. E-mail cruelty_complaints@rspcaqld.

org.au (non-urgent complaints)

Adopt a Pet – phone 1300 364 443 or visit http://www.adoptapet.com.au/

Lost and Found Animals – phone 1300 363 736 or visit http://lostfound.rspcaqld.org.au/ or E-mail [email protected]

Shelters – for a list of RSPCA Shelters throughout Queensland visit here:
http://www.rspcaqld.org.au/AboutUs/OurLocations

Vet Advice – The Society is not in a position to provide veterinary advice for privately owned pets. For all queries relating to your pet’s health, please seek the advice of your local vet. General Enquiries - If you have a non-urgent enquiry, please contact us using one of the following methods. E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 07 3426 9999 – RSPCA Qld Call Centre
Fax: 07 3848 1178 – RSPCA Qld state headquarters
Post: RSPCA Qld Inc, Locked Bag 3000, Sumner Park BC QLD 4074

Donation Enquiries - phone 1300 RSPCA1 (1300 777221) or visit https://donate.rspcaqld.org.au/ or E-mail [email protected]

Volunteering Enquiries - Visit www.rspcaqld.org.au/volunteers or phone (07) 3426 9999

Employment Opportunities - Visit http://www.rspcaqld.org.au/employment/

19/02/2025

📢 ALERT! Due to a planned electrical upgrade at our Wacol, Brisbane Campus, our 1300 ANIMAL Hotline and website will be down from 7pm. At this stage the exact length of the outage is unknown.

👮‍♀️ For urgent Animal Welfare Complaints please email us at [email protected].

🐨 To report sick or injured wildlife please email [email protected] with a subject line “Wildlife Assistance Needed” and please include your name, phone number, address of animal needing help, type of animal and condition of the animal. You can also use Google Maps to send a screenshot of the exact location.

‼️ If it is a life threatening situation, please call Emergency Services on 000 immediately.

Thanks for your patience and understanding ❤️

18/02/2025

If you’re looking for a new companion, look no feather! 🦜✨
We want to shine a light on the RSPCA birds still waiting for their forever homes ❤️

From Cockatiels to Lorikeets to Budgies to Quails, these guys aren’t here to ruffle feathers. They are looking to fly the coop into families of their own 🥰

🏡 If you think you could provide the perfect home for any of these feathered friends, see their profiles online 👉 rspcaqld.org.au/adopt and apply to adopt today!

17/02/2025

Bodie's honourable tail 🐶❤️
We're so happy to hear just how well Bodie is settling in with his new family.

"He is currently being crate trained at night and has quickly become part of the family. Yesterday he completed some puppy training at our local vet (5 sessions total). In my humble opinion, he was the valedictorian of the class!"

"Although he has been a little challenging to potty train, he is getting better each day. He is a very intelligent dog. He is slowly learning how to “heel” during walks and he is HIGHLY motivated by food and treats."

"I just wanted to say thank you for allowing us the opportunity to adopt Bodie."

Thank you Kristin for sharing your Tails of Honour. We are so grateful you and your family opened your heart to Bodie and that he is now living his best life with you 🥰🐾

15/02/2025

These 10 cuddle cats and dogs are on the hunt for their forever families 🐱🐶

Are you looking for a bestie with a boopable snoot, waggly tail or twitchy whiskers? Good news! These cute-as-pie cats and dogs are ready to steal your heart ❤️

See their profiles online 👉 rspcaqld.org.au/adopt and apply to adopt today!

14/02/2025

💘 Love is in the air 💕
Missing a snuggle buddy this Valentine's Day?🥺 Some of our cute-as-pie faces from RSPCA Dakabin are pulling out their best pick-up lines in the hope of finding their soulmate! 🐱🐶🥰

Swipe right this Valentine's Day 👉 rspcaqld.org.au/adopt

13/02/2025

This Valentine’s Day ❤️ put your health first and your pets’ too by keeping up-to-date with heartworm prevention.

Just one mosquito, just one bite, that's all it takes for your pet to develop the deadly disease.

Known to be notoriously difficult to treat, the damage to your pets heart and lungs can be permanent. Not only can recovery take months and be costly, it can take months or years for symptoms to appear.

Prevention is better than cure 🙋‍♀️ Ensure your pet is protected year round.

ℹ️ Learn more👉 rspcaqld.org.au/blog/pet-care/heartworm-and-prevention

🛍️ Shop the range of parasite preventatives with RSPCA World for Pets 👉 bit.ly/3HN0inK

13/02/2025

We're not kitten around! 😸
We have over 50 kittens across the state waiting for their forever homes!

Some have spent their entire life to date in care 💔 adopt a desexed, vaccinated and microchipped kitten today.

See their profiles online at 👉 rspcaqld.org.au/adopt and begin your honourable tail today 🏡

11/02/2025

Hulk's just popping in to let you know he is officially available for adoption and would love the chance to meet you and show what a sweetie he is 😻🥰

Could Hulk be the one for you? See his profile online 👉 https://www.rspcaqld.org.au/adopt/search/animaldetails?AnimalId=986694 and start your honourable tail today! 🏡

AID: 1477205
BIN0000008333223
RSPCA Bundaberg

10/02/2025

‼️ IMPORTANT UPDATE: PET MICROCHIPPING‼️
Microchip Pet Registry company, HomeSafeID, will soon cease to operate online.

What does this mean? 👇
If you know your pet is registered with HomeSafeID, you will need to change your microchip registration to another company 📝

If your pet's registration isn't updated, should they go missing or are found, vets/councils/animal shelters will no longer be able to view your pet’s ownership details listed on their microchip when it is scanned, making it difficult to reunite you!

ℹ️ Find out how to check your pet’s microchip and change to a new registry 👉 bit.ly/3Qe3ZbT

If you don’t know your pet’s microchip number or have lost their paperwork with their registration details, contact your veterinarian, council or animal shelter. They can scan your pet and provide the microchip number.

If you adopted a pet from RSPCA with a HomeSafe ID registry or had a microchip implanted at a RSPCA Community Day, while we cannot update your pet’s microchip details for you, we can help you find your adoptee’s microchip number and answer any questions you may have on 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625) or your local shelter.

08/02/2025

They're intelligent ✨ lovable ❤️ and ready to be your Tail of Honour 🏡
Click on their profiles below or find them online at 👉 rspcaqld.org.au/adopt.

Start your , adopt today! 🐱🐶🥰

07/02/2025

PET PREPAREDNESS TIPS: Helping pets during severe weather ⛈️🐱🐶
Over the past few days and weeks Queenslanders have been resilient to the heavy rainfall, floods and unpredictable weather events.

Although furniture, housing, and items can be replaced over time our pets are priceless ❤️ Whether it's leaning on your community to keep your pet in a secure yard or taking in a family member's pet while they clean up and rebuild, read some of our tips to help before, during and after a storm.

ℹ️ Keep up to date with weather warnings via your Council Disaster Dashboard 👉 bit.ly/3l27DpI

Read out blog 👇
🐴 Preparing livestock and when to act
🐱 Keeping pets safe in emergency situations
🐨 Helping injured, disorientated or sick wildlife
🐶 Assistance for finding a lost pet
Read our blog 👉 rspcaqld.org.au/blog/trending-now/prepare-your-pets-wet-weather

🏡 Returning home after the floods? Find out what hazards to protect your pet from 👉 rspcaqld.org.au/blog/trending-now/returning-home-with-pets-after-a-natural-disaster

Remember if it's flooded, forget it.
For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

06/02/2025

We are aware of posts on social media about a particular person alleged of being cruel to animals and accusations that RSPCA Queensland is not acting. This is simply untrue. We can confirm that the situation is under investigation by our Inspectors and being acted upon in accordance with the Animal Care and Protection Act (2001).

RSPCA Queensland investigates all animal welfare concerns.

Naming people on social media before investigations are complete can have a detrimental outcome on the situation and can result in trial by media.

If you have a concern for an animal’s welfare you can report firsthand information to our team via 1300 ANIMAL (265 624) or by lodging a complaint on our website.

However, social media sharing and harassment of named individuals can become detrimental to cases. If this takes place in the lead up to sentencing, or if it is apparent in court that there will be significant media coverage of the case, then a court will often take account of this ‘extra curial’ punishment dealt out to the offenders by the community via social media. If this happens, courts reduce the penalty they would otherwise impose, on the basis that the offender has already been punished, or is likely to be further punished, by the embarrassment and harassment in the public arena. We have seen this happen with past investigations.

Do not give the courts any excuse to lessen the penalty for the offenders by engaging in online harassment.

ℹ️ For more information: rspcaqld.org.au/news-and-events/news/trial-by-media

05/02/2025

*UPDATE: Phones are back online*
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📢 ALERT! Due to an electrical outage at our Wacol, Brisbane Campus, please be patient with us as our call centre, 1300 ANIMAL hotline is down.

👮‍♀️ For urgent Animal Welfare Complaints please report online at www.rspcaqld.org.au/what-we-do/save-animals/inspectorate/report-cruelty

🐨 To report sick or injured wildlife please email [email protected] with a subject line “Wildlife Assistance Needed” and please include your name, phone number, address of animal needing help, type of animal and condition of the animal. You can also use Google Maps to send a screenshot of the exact location.

‼️ If it is a life threatening situation, please call Emergency Services on 000 immediately.

Thank you for your patience and understanding ❤️

05/02/2025

Did you know black cats wait the longest for their forever home? 🐈‍⬛
While they are often unfairly judged due to superstitions, we think they make the perfect pet! 🥰

Meet our adorable mini panthers, they’re intelligent 😸 sassy 😼 loveable 😻 and ready to meet you!

See their profiles online at 👉 rspcaqld.org.au/adopt and begin your honourable tail today 🏡

04/02/2025

Meet Coffee and Friday! 👋
At 15-years-old these Shetland Pony (mixed) besties are looking for a luscious green paddock to gallop around, feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their backs ☀️

Although it might be tricky to tell, Coffee and Friday have been through some tough times, and with limited human interaction they are a little bit cautious of people. But with some TLC from our Team and their amazing foster parent (not to mention carrots 🥕 - their favourite!), and being by each other's side for support, they are starting to trust again and their personalities and beautiful hearts are beginning to shine through 🐴❤️

On Coffee and Friday's wish list is a calm and patient forever family who will help them progress at their own pace to becoming ultimate paddock companions. They would also love a home with other horses or ponies who they can spend their days enjoying the sun with 🥰

If you have a Coffee and Friday-sized hole in your life and paddock see their profiles online 👉 rspcaqld.org.au/adopt and apply to adopt today! 🏡

Coffee (AID: 1474900)
Friday (AID: 1474901)
In foster care near RSPCA Brisbane, Waco

03/02/2025

⛈️ WEATHER WARNING - don’t forget the animals! 🚨
Several emergency warnings are still in place for North Queensland, with further heavy rainfall leading to dangerous flash flooding expected.

Keep up to date with weather warnings in your area on the Bureau of Meteorology website:👉 bom.gov.au

ENSURE YOUR PET HAS IDENTIFICATION
If your pet becomes lost in a storm, having appropriate ID can help them be reunited safely. Is your pet microchipped and has a collar with ID?

WHAT TO DO IF YOU LOSE OR FIND A PET
🐶 Contact our RSPCA Queensland Lost & Found team on 1300 363 736 – rspcaqld.org.au/what-we-do/lost-animals
🐱 Contact your local Council

TIPS TO ENSURE YOUR PETS ARE SAFE
🏡 Create a safe and secure space for all of your animals
🐶 Don’t tether pets if outside - they may do themselves more harm trying to break free.
🐶 Provide access to water and food in heavy bowls if outdoors.
🐱 Keep your pets (including cats) indoors.
📝 Take time to prepare a Disaster Pet Preparedness Plan for you and your pet if you need to evacuate 👉 rspcaqld.org.au/what-we-do/disasters-and-alerts/disaster-action-plan
🍃 Ensure objects in your yard are tied down.

WATCH FOR WILDLIFE
🐨 Call 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625) to report any sick or injured animals in need of assistance.

More information and tips can be found on our website 👉 rspcaqld.org.au/blog/pet-care/prepare-your-pets-and-livestock

Remember if it's flooded, forget it.
For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

02/02/2025

🙋‍♀️ We're Hiring 🐶🐱
Have a certain set of skills and a passion for changing lives? Join the team at RSPCA QLD and apply online today. See our available positions below 👇

👩‍⚕️ Veterinarians - we are always looking for experienced veterinarians across a variety of locations: send your expression of interest to [email protected]
🐨 Lead Clinical Wildlife Veterinarian - Wacol (with move to new Redlands Hospital in 2026): bit.ly/40GivOs
📈 Maintenance Manager - Wacol: bit.ly/3CxlzEA
👚 Op Shop Manager & Supervisor - Mackay: bit.ly/40FcvVV

See all our career opportunities 👉 bit.ly/3qutmgq

31/01/2025

❤️ Rescue is our favourite breed and these guys are no exception! ❤️
Some haven’t yet found their forever families while others have only recently arrived, but these dashing dogs and cute-as-pie cats are all ready to start their Tail of Honour! 🐱🐶

Rescue a rescue today, visit 👉 rspcaqld.org.au/adopt

30/01/2025

Psssst, did you hear? It's the year of the snake! 🐍🐍
Despite having a reputation for being a bit scary, they are a symbol of wisdom, mystery and transformation.

If you love nifty noodles, meet some of our slippery friends looking for their forever home. See their profiles online and apply to adopt today 👉 rspcaqld.org.au/adopt

❗ Don't forget your recreation wildlife license and enclosure details.

28/01/2025

Second Chance Seniors💛
While they may take life at a slower pace, their calm and laid-back approach to life doesn’t mean they’re not young at heart❤️🥰

We have 21 second chance seniors across the state waiting for their forever home! From 6 years all the way to 21 these senior cats, dogs, horses and birds are waiting for a family they can live out the rest of their days with!

Apply to adopt online👉 rspcaqld.org.au/adopt and begin your honourable tail today!🏡

26/01/2025

PUBLIC HOLIDAY 🌞 What are you and your pet up to today? 🐱🐶
⏰ RSPCA Brisbane Animal Care Campus and World for Pets (Wacol) will be open today. And RSPCA Black Cat Cafe will be open the reduced hours of 9:30am - 2pm.

❌ All other RSPCA Adoption Centres across the state, and all RSPCA Op Shops are closed today.

☎️ Our emergency services are always open. If you see a sick or injured animal or have an animal welfare complaint, call the RSPCA Emergency Hotline on 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625) or head here for more information 👉 https://www.rspcaqld.org.au/contact-us/report-cruelty

26/01/2025

Suki's honourable tail 🐱❤️
We're so happy to hear just how well Suki's settling in with her new family.

"Its been a nervous few days for lil Suki moving into her new home, but after some patience and sweet pats, we have had a little burst of confidence!"

"She has really opened up to me today! She's sitting in her little bed near me now, cuddling up to my legs, purring and wanting attention. She even started playing with toys!"

"She is the sweetest girl in the world and I couldn't be happier to have her!"

Thank you Lauren for sharing your Tails of Honour. We are so grateful you opened your heart to Suki and she is now living her best life with you 🥰🐾

25/01/2025

Alone and in need of a helping hand 🦜💔
In the midst of a bustling construction site, a small miracle unfolded when a nest of 5 baby Pale-Headed Rosellas was discovered, abandoned and vulnerable. With no sign of their parents, their fate hung in the balance.

The 5 babies, brought into the Wildlife Hospital still snuggled together, were quickly examined by our specialist Veterinary Team.

The initial moments were critical, as the Team worked to give the birds fluids to rehydrate their fragile little bodies.

Following their time in hospital, the baby Rosellas were entrusted to the capable hands of a skilled Wildlife Carer and are now on a path of recovery.

These baby birds are just 5 of the 23,000 native animals we see every year... and why we need your support.

Our dedicated wildlife and rescue teams work around the clock to save vulnerable and endangered animals. Their crucial work to save our precious wildlife is only possible thanks to community support and generous donations ❤️

24/01/2025

They’re ready to start their Tail of Honour! 🐱🐶
From playful pups and curious kittens to gentle giants and golden oldies, they’re all ready to fill your life with love and companionship 🥰

Are you ready to find your new best friend? See their profiles and apply to adopt today 👉 rspcaqld.org.au/adopt

23/01/2025

Help our wildlife beat the heat! 🐨🦘
As we try to stay out of the heat, remember our wildlife who also live under the blistering Queensland sun.

While our wildlife have clever ways to keep cool they can still succumb to heat stress. But you can help give them a helping hand 👇

💧 Leave bowls of fresh, clean water in shady locations near shrubs or bushes, and away from pets so they can drink undisturbed. Avoid metal bowls as they can retain the heat
🐾 Shallow dishes are best for smaller animals
🌿 If using a large container, provide a rock or stick so any small animas can climb out if they become stuck

🥵 This summer, keep an eye out for wildlife suffering from heat stress. And those who may have burns to their feet - a common case we see with possums who live near tin roofs or iron fences who can bear the worst of the heat as their journey sees them travelling along these hot surfaces.

ℹ️ For more information on helping wildlife 👉 https://kb.rspca.org.au/knowledge-base/how-can-i-help-wildlife-during-a-heatwave/

☎️ If you see a sick, injured, trapped or orphaned animal call our RSPCA Emergency Hotline on 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625).

22/01/2025

The third instalment of the Empyrean book series may already be flying off the shelves but our very own Onyx and Storm are still waiting to be picked 🐉⚡️🙋🏼‍♀️

These Doggo Quadrant cadets ask for no spoilers - they’re still on chapter 1 📖 Having paws 🐾 makes flipping pages hard! But they couldn't agree more with that opening line! “A doggo without their human is a tragedy - The Doggo Codex” 🐶❤️ (we may have taken creative liberties 🫢).

Onyx (AID: 1473631) - RSPCA Dakabin
Storm (AID: 1471379) - RSPCA Brisbane, Wacol

21/01/2025

☀️ HEATWAVE WARNING ☀️
Temperatures are set to start soaring from today! Remember your pets as you start to sweat or sit pretty in air con with our top tips.

🐶🐱🐹 For domestic pets:
🏡 Check they have ample shade and ventilation all day (remember, the sun moves throughout the day - what's shady in the morning won't be shady at midday or in the afternoon).
💧 Ensure you pet has plenty of access to cool water, in multiple bowls incase one tips over
🌅 Keep your pet walks to sunrise and sunset, if the ground is too hot for you it's too hot for your pet!
🚗 Never leave your dog in a car (a cracked window makes little difference to the temperature) or on a hot ute tray
😎 Add pet appropriate cooling enrichment to their day from frozen pupsicles to a wet towel for them to lie on in a cool and shady spot.
Learn more: rspcaqld.org.au/blog/pet-care/keeping-all-types-of-pets-cool

🐨🦎 For our wildlife:
💧 Provide a shallow bowl of water with climbing sticks and/or rocks in a safe place free from potential predators
🥵 Recognise heat-stressed animals and call us
Learn more: kb.rspca.org.au/knowledge-base/how-can-i-help-wildlife-during-a-heatwave

☎ If you see a sick, injured, trapped or orphaned animal call our RSPCA Animal Emergency Hotline on 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625)

21/01/2025

Baaaaaa! It's nice to meet ewe! 🐑
Meet Mary Poppins the sheep who is looking for more than a "Jolly Holiday", but a forever home instead 🥰🤗

Just as magical as her namesake, Mary Poppins is a sweet, friendly gal to almost everyone she meets (she's not the biggest fan of goats!). She wool-d love a paddock big enough to "Lets Go Fly a Kite" - or least a wide open space of rolling hills and green pastures big enough to frolic on 🐑❤️

If you feel "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" about sheep as much as we do, see Mary Poppins' profile online 👉 https://www.rspcaqld.org.au/adopt/search/animaldetails?AnimalId=983067 and start your honourable tail today! 🏡

AID: 1473046
RSPCA Brisbane, Wacol

20/01/2025

Meet Autumn 👋
With a heart of gold and a spirit to match, this not quite 2-year-old Golden Retriever Mix is more than ready to meet her forever family 🐶🥰

We think Autumn ticks all the right boxes 👇
✅ Zoomie queen 👑
✅ Snuggle bug 🤗
✅ Social butterfly 🦋
✅ Full of love ❤️
✅ Loves toys, treats and enrichment 🥰

Could Autumn be the one you're searching for? See her profile online 👉 https://www.rspcaqld.org.au/adopt/search/animaldetails?AnimalId=962088 and begin your honourable tail today! 🏡

AID: 1439556
In foster care near RSPCA Rockhampton

18/01/2025

We Need YOU! 🫵
Ever wondered if you have the power to change lives? We're here to tell you, you do! Your unique skills, compassion, and dedication can make a lasting impact to animals in need! 🐱🐶

If you're 16+, sign up to volunteer today! See our available positions below 👇

💗 URGENT ROLES
📌 Op Shop Assistant (Brassall, Brendale, Gympie, Mackay, Moorooka, New Farm, Stones Corner, Tamborine, Underwood, Wacol) - bit.ly/3EYDpMP
📌 Animal Care Assistant (Kingaroy, Mackay, Noosa, Toowoomba) - bit.ly/3BLiDBr
📌 Wildlife Hospital (Wacol) - bit.ly/3S413Qu
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See positions available at our locations:
🐾Brisbane, Wacol: bit.ly/3eTjK8H
🐾Bundaberg: bit.ly/2W9UZeS
🐾Cairns: bit.ly/3AUteGq
🐾Dakabin: bit.ly/43N4uyU
🐾Eumundi: bit.ly/3D1T39f
🐾Gympie: bit.ly/3N6lo4h
🐾Kingaroy: bit.ly/3NgyiNk
🐾Mackay: bit.ly/3z6ehjW
🐾Noosa: bit.ly/3ui9z0S
🐾Rockhampton: bit.ly/2Wiyq8l
🐾Toowoomba: bit.ly/43VnDhw
🐾Townsville: bit.ly/30NuVIS

Address

Goodwin Road
Dakabin, QLD
4503

Opening Hours

Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+61734269999

Website

https://www.rspcaqld.org.au/locations/dakabin

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