RSPCA Mackay

05/12/2025

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!

03/12/2025

⏰ LAST CHANCE - SUBMISSIONS CLOSE TODAY, 4 DEC 9PM! 😱
These Poorly Drawn Pets are pure purr-fection! 😻🎨

‼️ Don’t miss out, get your very own festive fur-portrait before it’s too late!

🐶 Our artists range from artistic prodigies to creatively questionable - you never know which paw-some style your pet will get! 😉

Get your Poorly Drawn Pet portrait now 👉 https://www.facebook.com/RSPCAQLD/posts/pfbid0Ej44JSVJZtAWemosUTAeGK2HAYVLjzwW7igHp8YB2ek71ruBetLtx7PTZeHH9vJhl

02/12/2025

HAPPENING NOW - 3 & 4 DECEMBER!
Poorly Drawn Pets: Christmas Edition is here! 🎅🐾

For just a $20 donation per pet, you can have your furry friend immortalised in a genuinely paw-some festive portrait. Will you get a masterpiece of holiday cheer, or a hilariously creative interpretation? 🤫

Our RSPCA artists have their pencils sharpened, paintbrushes at the ready, and creative juices flowing faster than Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve! 🎨✨

HOW TO JOIN THE FUN:
👉 Donate $20 per pet at: bit.ly/48nhHDj
👉 Comment below with your pet’s photo and donation confirmation
👉 Sit back and wait for your masterpiece - delivered in a reply comment by 10 December (you can’t rush poorly drawn purr-fection) 🐾

❤️ Every festive doodle spreads Christmas cheer and helps animals in need. Feeling extra generous? Donate more and become a true holiday hero for our furry friends! 🎄💛🐾

02/12/2025

Hey there I am Vladdy!
I am an outgoing and affectionate young man. Though I am an inside breed of cat (all cat breeds should be inside if you ask the staff) I have clearly lived an outdoor life before finding my way to the shelter. I came into care a little worse for wear but am now fighting fit and ready for my forever home and to enjoy the perks of being an inside only kitty from now on. I am so smoochy and sweet and very tolerant of handling so a home with children will be fine. I came in with fight wounds so staff think I would be best suited as an only cat or have a gentle female buddy. I can be vocal about my wants and needs, which are usually pats or food but once I get what I want I am a nice quiet gentleman.
So all that is left is for you to apply to adopt me! What are you waiting for?

My adoption price includes:
FREE 2kg bag of ROYAL CANIN dry food
My desexing, microchip and vaccinations
Adoption Price: $185
Male ragdoll 3yrs

https://www.rspcaqld.org.au/adopt/search/animaldetails?AnimalId=1027185

02/12/2025

Hey there! I am Lola of THE Trixie and Lola duo. My sister and I are on the hunt for our new home! We are 11 years old but you wouldn't know with how well we run around and play! We can be nervous in new environments but once we trust you we are the best snuggle buddies a person could ask for! We are well trained ladies who sleep quietly in our crate all night and are toilet trained as long as you give us ample opportunity to relieve ourselves, a doggy door would be perfect! I am the a lot more nervous than my sister and so I need Trixie close to make sure I feel safe. We are quite the characters when we come out of our shell and we do the cutest little circles when we are excited. All we want in life is a quiet home where we can cuddle on the couch with you, maybe have a gentle walk a day and have lots and lots of schmackos!
Could you be our human?

My adoption price includes:
FREE 4kg bag of ROYAL CANIN dry food
My desexing, microchip and vaccinations
Adoption Price: $750 bonded animal

https://www.rspcaqld.org.au/adopt/search/animaldetails?AnimalId=1023833

02/12/2025

Hey there! I am Trixie of THE Trixie and Lola duo. My sister and I are on the hunt for our new home! We are 11 years old but you wouldn't know with how well we run around and play! We can be nervous in new environments but once we trust you we are the best snuggle buddies a person could ask for! We are well trained ladies who sleep quietly in our crate all night and are toilet trained as long as you give us ample opportunity to relieve ourselves, a doggy door would be perfect! I am the braver of the two and explore my surroundings a lot faster than Lola and so Lola needs me close to make sure she feels safe. We are quite the characters when we come out of our shell and we do the cutest little circles when we are excited. All we want in life is a quiet home where we can cuddle on the couch with you, maybe have a gentle walk a day and have lots and lots of schmackos!
Could you be our human?

My adoption price includes:
FREE 4kg bag of ROYAL CANIN dry food
My desexing, microchip and vaccinations
Adoption Price: $750 - bonded animal

https://www.rspcaqld.org.au/adopt/search/animaldetails?AnimalId=1023832

02/12/2025

35 Adoptions for the month of November! What a great outcome! Here's hoping the trend follows into December! 🥰🥰🤞

02/12/2025

Say hello to Gaia 👋
This super sweet young lass is looking for a quiet, cozy home and a comfy lap to call hers.

Could Gaia be the one you're searching for? She sure does tick all the right boxes 😻

✅ Soft, fluffy fur
✅ Big soulful eyes
✅ Extra long whiskers
✅ Loves gentle pats
✅ Super affectionate once she get to know you

Is Gaia the furry feline for you? See her profile online 👉 https://www.rspcaqld.org.au/adopt/search/animaldetails?AnimalId=1016610 and start your honourable tail today! 🏡

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RSPCA Cairns

30/11/2025

Get ready to fall head over paws 🐾❤️
For the Love of Pets is now streaming on Netflix AU! 📺

Go behind the scenes and see the real-life heroes who make second chances possible, and the furry friends who’ll steal your heart along the way.

Just like smiley Lilley. Coming into our care morbidly obese and facing serious health challenges, Lilley's future is bleak unless she can begin a weight loss journey.

Don’t miss her story - and the countless others waiting to steal your heart.

ℹ️ Find out more👉 bit.ly/43UtUwA

30/11/2025

Meet Patches 👋
Still a puppy at heart, this brave little tri-pawed superstar can't wait to be your new bestie! 🐶❤️

Life on three legs doesn’t slow her down one bit! Patches adores playtime, loves her walks and is always up for an adventure 🥰🤗

A gorgeous girl with a zest for life, she is making friends with everyone she meets, both the two-legged and furry four-legged kind! She’s also soaking up every cuddle (and every treat!) that comes her way.

Patches is dreaming of a loving family who’ll include her in their everyday life and help her continue navigating the world with confidence on three legs 🤗❤️

Could Patches be who you’re searching for? See her profile online 👉 https://www.rspcaqld.org.au/adopt/search/animaldetails?AnimalId=1016765 and begin your honourable tail today! 🏡

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RSPCA Brisbane, Wacol

29/11/2025

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! 🐱🐶🥰

28/11/2025

My name is Kiriko,
And I am a 4 Year 3 Month 1 Week (approx)old, Desexed Female,British Shorthair, Mixed Breed, Domestic Short Hair.
My Colour is Grey

Here's a bit of an insight into my background and personality:
Hi there!
My names Kiriko, which is Japanese for precious, which I am! I thrive on independence but don't be fooled; I love a good cuddle session on my terms, I am very smoochy and love to give head bops. I would prefer a quiet home with no other animals or kids, so I can give all my attention to you! I have a unique way of letting you know when I need my space, making me a perfect match for someone who respects boundaries and cherishes genuine companionship.
If you sound like the perfect family, I'd love for you to come and meet me!

My adoption price includes:
A FREE 2kg bag of ROYAL CANIN dry food
A FREE 2kg bag of CATMATE litter
My desexing, microchip and vaccinations
Adoption Price: $185

If you think I might be the perfect fit for your family, please fill out an adoption application today! www.rspcaqld.org.au/apply-to-adopt

28/11/2025

IT'S COMING...
RSPCA QLD teams are dusting off their art supplies and bringing back Poorly Drawn Pet Portraits! 🎨🐶🐱

🙋‍♀️ Want your pet transformed into a Christmas masterpiece? Think crooked candy canes, wobbly whiskers and plenty of jingle bell charm 🌲🎅

🗓️ 3rd - 4th December only!

HOW TO JOIN THE FUN:
👉 Visit our post on 3 December
👉 Donate $20 per pet
👉 Comment with your pet pic and donation confirmation
🖼️ Receive your masterpiece in a reply comment by 10 December

❤️ Every hilariously awkward portrait helps bring Christmas cheer (and care) to animals in need.

28/11/2025

Please remember to NEVER leave your dog (or any pet) in a hot car!

Nearly 700 calls - one preventable tragedy after another 🚗🔥
RSPCA Qld receives almost 60 calls every month about dogs left in hot cars. With temps rising across the state, remember: a parked car can become deadly in minutes.

Queenslanders love taking their dogs everywhere, but plans change and not all places are dog-friendly. And what starts as a fun outing can quickly turn life-threatening.

🐶 If you’re not 100% sure your dog can stay with you the whole time, please leave them safely at home. No animal should ever suffer or lose their life by being left in a hot car.

⚖️ What about penalties?
Recent amendments to the Animal Care and Protection Act mean failure of duty of care, including leaving an animal in a car causing suffering or death, can attract fines up to $333,800 or 3 years imprisonment.

Queensland Police can also charge serious animal cruelty under the Criminal Code of up to 7 years.

‼️ If you see an animal locked in a hot car:
☎️ Call 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625)
👮‍♀️ Or 000 if the pet needs urgent assistance
🏢 Alert Centre Management immediately if you're in a carpark

Let’s keep our pets safe this summer 🐾❤️

27/11/2025

Nearly 700 calls - one preventable tragedy after another 🚗🔥
RSPCA Qld receives almost 60 calls every month about dogs left in hot cars. With temps rising across the state, remember: a parked car can become deadly in minutes.

Queenslanders love taking their dogs everywhere, but plans change and not all places are dog-friendly. And what starts as a fun outing can quickly turn life-threatening.

🐶 If you’re not 100% sure your dog can stay with you the whole time, please leave them safely at home. No animal should ever suffer or lose their life by being left in a hot car.

⚖️ What about penalties?
Recent amendments to the Animal Care and Protection Act mean failure of duty of care, including leaving an animal in a car causing suffering or death, can attract fines up to $333,800 or 3 years imprisonment.

Queensland Police can also charge serious animal cruelty under the Criminal Code of up to 7 years.

‼️ If you see an animal locked in a hot car:
☎️ Call 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625)
👮‍♀️ Or 000 if the pet needs urgent assistance
🏢 Alert Centre Management immediately if you're in a carpark

Let’s keep our pets safe this summer 🐾❤️

25/11/2025

We're not kitten around! 😸
We have over 20 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 🏡

25/11/2025

NEW LOOK-NEW-NAME-BUT STILL THE SAME CHARM.

Anyone that has driven past Andergrove Van Park lately will have probably noticed a few changes going on. The park is going through a transformation and it’s looking really good! The most obvious change is the name, the parks new name is Mackay Caravan Park.

Tanya Rayner, the parks new manager is delighted with the progress and said, “The park is now aligning with requisite standards set by the group”. From all accounts guests at the park are liking the new look too.

A few months ago, the park joined forces with the RSPCA through the Container’s for Change initiative to raise ongoing funds for animal care and welfare, Rob Hobbs RSPCA volunteer and advocate for the initiative is delighted with how things have progressed. “Everyone at the Mackay RSPCA want to congratulate Tanya and all her team on the new look and rebranding, we also want to announce a huge milestone has been achieved with container collection at the park”. With hundreds of containers being collected each month, the funds go a long way to helping animal care and welfare at the RSPCA.

With visible signage at all collection points around the park the guests are happily contributing to the cause every time they place containers into the bins. Many guests are attracted to the park because of its “pet friendly environment” some of the facilities actually cater for them with safe enclosed dog runs large open grassed areas for long walks to name a couple. "The growing trend with people traveling with furry companions is not just limited to dogs, cats and birds have also been spotted with some of our guests" said Tanya.

From all the staff and volunteers and the animals in our care at RSPCA Mackay we would like to extend our congratulations to Tanya and all her team with the parks new look and for the unwavering fundraising support. A special mention to all the guests who contributed as well.

24/11/2025

Flaunt your love of animals with a personalised charity number plate from PPQ 🚗
With every plate purchase PPQ Personalised Plates Queensland will donate $50 to help animals in care at RSPCA QLD 🐶🐱

Whether it’s a gift for yourself or someone else, drive in style knowing you’ve helped our animals in need🐾❤️

Create yours today👉 bit.ly/40ZWcVv

*Order by 5pm Wednesday 10 December for the best chance at pre-Christmas delivery.

24/11/2025

🚨 WEATHER WARNING - Look out for animals and wildlife! 🚨
We're expected to receive severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, large hail and heavy rainfall in parts of Queensland over the next few days.

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

🐾 Prepare your pets: Access your RSPCA QLD and Get Ready Queensland pet emergency plan 👉 ow.ly/GANp50QeRFV
🙍‍♀️ Are you prepared? Visit: getready.qld.gov.au
⚠️ For alerts in your area: bit.ly/3l27DpI

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

TIPS TO ENSURE YOUR PETS ARE SAFE
🏡 Create a safe and secure space for all of your animals
🐴 Watch out for debris, incoming waters and unsafe damage to surrounding properties
🐶 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👉 bit.ly/3wntFIE
🍃 Ensure objects in your yard are tied down.

WATCH FOR WILDLIFE
🐨 If you find wildlife in need of assistance call the RSPCA Emergency Hotline on 1300 ANIMAL (264 625) 7am to 7pm, or your local wildlife group, to report any orphaned, stranded, sick or injured animals.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU LOSE OR FIND A PET
🐶 Contact our RSPCA Queensland Lost & Found on 1300 363 736, 7am to 7pm – bit.ly/3WrqQlr
🐱 Contact your local Council

ℹ️ More information and tips can be found on our website 👉 bit.ly/3WB3JHZ

Remember if it's flooded, forget it.

For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500, or in a life-threatening emergency call 000.

23/11/2025

😎 WARNING: Things are heating up this week! Remember your pets as you start to sweat or sit pretty in air con.

🐶🐱🐹 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.
ℹ️ 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
ℹ️ 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)

22/11/2025

🐣 Looking for some adorable new additions to your flock? 🐔
Our 5-week-old chicks are ready to steal your heart! 🥰

These little fluffballs are growing fast, full of personality, and eager to settle into a safe, loving environment.

If you’re ready to welcome some chirpy new companions, get in touch today 👉 rspcaqld.org.au/adopt

Let’s find these babies the homes they deserve 🏡

21/11/2025

❤️ 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

20/11/2025

Second Chance Seniors💛
It’s Senior Pet Month, so we’re celebrating our more mature pets looking for their new home❤️

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 12 second chance seniors across the state waiting for their forever home! From 9 years all the way to 20 these senior cats, dogs and horse 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!🏡

19/11/2025

Caring for senior pets that catch our hearts! 💛
November is senior pet month, and what better way to honour these oldies than making their twilight years the best ones yet!

As pets age they might slow down, seek out more comfort and grow those adorable little white whiskers, but these are just some of the perks of senior pets.

If you have a senior pet, or might be looking to adopt we've pulled together some helpful tips on how to best care for them.

💛 Learn about how their behaviour and appearance might change
💛 Find out how to welcome a new senior pet into your home
💛 Check out info on the importance of exercise for oldies

ℹ️ Read more now 👉 rspcaqld.org.au/blog/pet-care/senior-pet-care

18/11/2025

🎉 WIN YOUR RSPCA WORLD FOR PETS ORDER! 🎉
Love a shopping spree for your furry friend? 🐶🐱 Now’s your chance to get it for free!

Simply spend $100 or more in a single online order at RSPCA World for Pets and you’ll automatically go in the draw to WIN your order value back - up to $500! 💸

That’s right, your next haul of treats, toys and pet essentials could be free! 🐾🎁

🛒 Shop now 👉 bit.ly/48gfRUt
📅 Ends 14 December 2025

ℹ️ Not affiliated with Meta. Open to residents of QLD, VIC, NSW, WA, SA & TAS aged 18+. No permit required. T&Cs apply. bit.ly/43DHS5H

18/11/2025

Festive season is full steam ahead at RSPCA Mackay
With a fantastic raffle prize up for grabs and our donation tree up and ready for the community to stop in and leave something special for our animals on Xmas day🎉🫶🏻 #

18/11/2025

Hi, I'm Pixie! I love nothing more than a good cuddle and a quiet afternoon by your side. My days are filled with gentle purrs and sweet naps, but what I dream of most is a forever home where I can share my affection. I may be shy when I first meet you but don't be fooled once I get to know you, I'm friendly and have lots of love to give, making me the perfect companion for someone who needs a mellow friend. If you're looking for a loyal and loving cat to fill your home with warmth and happiness, I'm just the friend you need. Let's make beautiful memories together! come and adopt me today!

My adoption price includes:
A FREE 2kg bag of ROYAL CANIN dry food
My desexing, microchip and vaccinations
Adoption Price: $185
Female 4yrs

https://www.rspcaqld.org.au/adopt/search/animaldetails?AnimalId=1025523

18/11/2025

Hi, I'm Jet.
In the bustling world of a shelter, I find myself seeking a quiet corner to call my own. My days are peaceful, filled with soft naps and gentle thoughts. I'm a bit shy, preferring the soothing whispers of a calm environment over loud noises. I dream of a serene home where I can relax beside someone who understands the beauty of quiet moments. If you cherish tranquility and are looking for a mellow companion to share in the quietude, I might just be the perfect addition to your life. come and adopt me today!

My adoption price includes:
FREE 2kg bag of ROYAL CANIN dry food
My desexing, microchip and vaccinations
Adoption Price: $185
Male 2yrs

https://www.rspcaqld.org.au/adopt/search/animaldetails?AnimalId=1025524

18/11/2025

Aster has gone to her Furever home :D

17/11/2025

Planting for the future 🌱🌏
A huge thank you to Mayor Rosanna Natoli and the Sunshine Coast Council for donating an unused paddock and 2,000 trees for the creation of a dedicated fodder plantation for the local koala population.

Once mature, these trees will give our RSPCA Wildlife team easy access to fresh, nutritious leaves for rescued koalas, a much-needed boost at a time when quality fodder is increasingly hard to find, with our team having to travel long distances to find enough food. This new plantation will make a real difference for our teams and the koalas who rely on them.

Over the weekend, our dedicated group of keen volunteer gardeners rolled up their sleeves for a tree-planting blitz, as well as learning about the eucalyptus varieties koalas prefer and how this plantation will support wildlife.

In just a few years, these trees will be providing the leafy meals our koalas depend on 🐨🌿

This initiative is a wonderful example of how Council and RSPCA Queensland can work together to support our iconic koalas, and we’re looking forward to forming similar collaborations with other Councils across Queensland.

Thank you once again to Mayor Rosanna Natoli and the Sunshine Coast Council for helping create a greener, safer future for our wildlife ❤️

17/11/2025

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
📌 Animal Care Assistants (Cairns, Toowoomba) - bit.ly/4nRODYY
📌 Weekend Admin Assistant (Mackay) - bit.ly/3JOBx0I
📌 Gardener & Maintenance Assistant (Mackay) - bit.ly/47XKBYY
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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
🐾Mackay: bit.ly/3z6ehjW
🐾Rockhampton: bit.ly/2Wiyq8l
🐾Toowoomba: bit.ly/43VnDhw
🐾Townsville: bit.ly/30NuVIS

16/11/2025

🐨❤️‍🩹 Mum and bub, Erica and Precious, are released - again.

The heartbreaking reality of life for Erica and her joey Precious has touched our hearts. Two rescues in a matter weeks. From a baby, orphaned, alone and on a busy road. To a mum suffering from a dog attack.

Neither would make it without human intervention. Without us, together. Koala Rescue Brisbane South Inc. and the members of public who called it in - we thank you.

15/11/2025

🐨❤️‍🩹 Repeat visitors.
Erica and her joey, Precious, return to the RSPCA Wildlife Hospital once again

Just weeks earlier the pair had been released following a beautiful in care reuniting with mum and bub calling to each other across the unit. This time, Erica was suffering greatly from a dog attack, with deep puncture wounds across her lower back.

Precious, her joey who was old enough to be back-riding at the time, was lucky to have escaped injury.

Both were quickly brought to the RSPCA by the wonderful team, and previous rescuers of the pair, Koala Rescue Brisbane South Inc..

At the RSPCA Wildlife Hospital, Erica was met with kindness and expert care. Our team gently cleaned her wounds, eased her pain, and made sure every step of her recovery brought her closer to the life she deserves - back in the wild, joey at her side.

Dog attacks are the second leading cause of koalas needing rescue and rehabiliation. It happens in a moment. Dog owners, please care for our iconic and endangered wildlife by keeping your pet leashed on walks and securely contained.

14/11/2025

🐨❤️‍🩹 Precious had already captured so many hearts when he was filmed crawling along a busy road at Whites Hill Reserve; alone and calling out for Mum. Still just 7 months old, his story and struggles of living in today's world continue.

Koala Rescue Brisbane South were on the scene and bringing this young joey into the RSPCA Widlife Hospital within moments. RSPCA vets provided Precious with the warmth and safety he needed as he clung to a rolled up towel, mimicking Mum.

Meanwhile, back at Whites Hill Reserve, an adult koala was spotted in a tree with a distended pouch. With time and patience the team were able to coax her down to find she had all the tellings of a recent mum, but no joey in sight.

Brought in to the RSPCA Wildlife Hospital, it wasn't long before cries sung out across the room. Mother and son seeking one another and finally, reunited.

A safe and beautiful reunite. We wish this was the last time we saw of Precious and Mum, Erica our iconic and endangered wildlife. But sadly, their story continues.

A huge thank you to the caller who reported Precious while he was out walking his dog and of course to the works of Koala Rescue Brisbane South Inc. for their diligent care. It's thanks to collaborations like this, that thousands of animals every year receive vital care.

13/11/2025

Looking for your newest favourite binge watch? 📺❤️
Look no further - For the Love of Pets is now streaming on Netflix AU! 🐾🎉

Go behind the scenes of RSPCA. From rescue to treatment and rehabilitation, to finding their forever homes – you’ll be moved, inspired and filled with love only our furry friends stories can bring.

Fudge is just one of those stories. Rescued from a towering gum tree after being stuck for a few days, this feline floof needs some special TLC in his recovery before finding his forever family 😻

ℹ️ Find out more 👉 bit.ly/43qIs6M

11/11/2025

100 years of progress, one mission: protecting animals 🐾❤️
Today marks a century since the passing of the Animals Protection Act 1925 - the landmark legislation that gave RSPCA Inspectors the legal powers to protect animals and enforce welfare standards across Queensland ⚖️

But the fight for animal welfare in Queensland began long before.

It started with a single Inspector in 1883, shortly joined by many Honorary Inspectors, all pursuing animal welfare and the welfare of children and elderly (yes, we once did more than animal welfare). But back then, Inspectors had no legal authority, just compassion, courage, and a mission to protect animals.

That all changed with the Animals Protection Act 1925, giving Inspectors formal powers alongside police and other authorised officers, guiding their work for decades.

It didn't stop there. In 2001, the Animal Care and Protection Act took animal welfare to the next level: strengthening Inspectors’ powers, increasing owners’ responsibilities, and introducing tougher penalties for cruelty.

Today, 34 Inspectors travel across Queensland, responding to over 14,000 animal welfare concerns every year and enforcing the law. And we continue working closely with the State Government, advocating for improvements to the Act and for higher welfare standards for all animals - from pets to livestock to wildlife 🐶🐮🐨

From humble beginnings to legal recognition, we’ve come a long way in 100 years. But one thing remains the same: protecting animals.