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RSPCA WA

We are WA’s leading animal welfare charity organisation, preventing cruelty and promoting kindness.

When animals are let down by their owners, left helpless, traumatised and alone, they rely on RSPCA WA to step in and give them a second chance at life, love and happiness. Since 1892, RSPCA WA has worked tirelessly to prevent animal cruelty. We have rescued, rehabilitated and rehomed animals of many kinds and given them a second chance. We have educated the community and lobbied the Government to

promote animal welfare and prevent cruelty. Our Mission:
Lead the improvement of animal welfare in WA through prevention and intervention programs, advocacy, and education. We do this through:
🐾 Promoting and enforcing animal welfare legislation and driving legislative change
🐾 Educating and influencing the community
🐾 Achieving organisational excellence and delivering best practice animal care. At RSPCA WA we are dedicated to improving the treatment of animals because we believe it strengthens our society, enhances our lives and contributes to a better world. We have made great strides towards our vision, but there is still a long way to go. RSPCA WA would simply not exist without individuals and organisations who share our vision. We rely on the generosity of animal lovers to contribute around $9 million each year, the majority of what it costs to carry out our animal protection work. In order to overcome the challenges of increasing demand, rising costs and a vast geographical service area, it is critical that RSPCA WA continue to grow its supporter base. Through personal donations and gifts, and corporate fundraising initiatives, as well as a calendar of events, we will work to connect with people who want to protect and save Western Australia’s most vulnerable animals.

06/11/2024

We're on the hunt for a home more special than most for gentle girl Pickle. 🥰

We know we ask a lot of our Facebook family, but we hope someone out there can take in this sweet six-year-old Pug who hasn't had the best of luck. She was surrendered to us after her owner could no longer afford to care for her. 😔

We bet you're wondering why Pickle is being advertised - surely a desirable breed of hers needs no promotion. However, difficulty breathing aside, poor Pickle has a few medical needs that require considered attention. ❤️‍🩹

She has hip dysplasia and is partially deaf and blind. Given this, we prefer she goes to a home with no other dogs. Someone that is home more often than not is also preferred due to her medical conditions, but full-time workers will be considered.

Her blindness will also come with some specific considerations, such as minimizing moving around home furniture, increased pool safety, eye health monitoring, and a few other things that our animal attendants will discuss with you.

In saying that, once she realises you're there, she's lovely! She has a beautiful smile, lovely calm demeanour and has the most adorable, tiniest squeak of a bark.

If you think you could give Pickle the special home she needs, please come to our Malaga shelter and meet her. Our gates open 9am tomorrow morning - no appointment needed. 🥰🐶

Her adoption profile can be found in the 🔗 in the comments. 👇

05/11/2024

These horses have been in our care since the end of January this year... that's a cumulative 825 days of waiting for poor Daphne, Leticia and Maverick. 😔🐴

Bonded mares Daphne and Leticia were rescued from an overcrowded property where they were neglected. Poor Leticia required urgent vet care to remove a large stick lodged in her hind quarters. 😓

Leticia (the black beauty) and Daphne (the bay belle of the ball) are both 18-year-old thoroughbreds, standing at 15.3hh, and are a pleasure to handle. Both friendly mares have a racing history, but those days are well behind them now. They are looking for a suitable retirement home where they can spend their days in the relaxed lifestyle they are now accustomed to 🐎.

Maverick was part of a prosecution that finalised in April this year. This 11-year-old gelding was found in very poor condition, with the outline of his ribs, hip, and spine visible. 😔

Also a thoroughbred with a racing history, handsome bay Maverick stands at 16hh. He still has the potential to provide a kind, knowledgeable rider with plenty of fun times and with experience and patience, he would make a nice ridden horse. 🥰

Do you think you could give bonded pair Leticia and Daphne, or Maverick the happy ever after they have been waiting months for? 💔

As they are all on agistment, and are not at our RSPCA Malaga animal care centre, please get in touch with our adoptions and retail team on [email protected] or by calling 08 9209 9323. You can read their profiles via the 🔗 in the comments. 👇

04/11/2024

DONT MISS THIS IMPORTANT PSA! Keep your pet safe this spring. 🍃

Spring has well and truly sprung and among the beautiful blooming flowers lie dangers, such as grass seeds and burrs.

While they may seem harmless, grass seeds can wreak havoc on a dog's body. Even though they're no longer than your fingernail, the seeds can burrow through the skin if left untreated, travelling through muscle into organ tissue. They're essentially tiny arrow heads that are incredibly sharp and painful for your dog. 🤕

Take Emma for example - 11-year-old Maltese shih-tzu Emma was seized by an inspector and brought into our care last year after her owners failed to comply with grooming instructions.

Grass burrs itched and poked at her skin with every step she made, and a grass seed was embedded in knotted hair near the entrance to one of her ear canals. Her fur was also heavily matted.

Without vet help, the grass seed in Emma's ear could have resulted in permanent hearing loss. Thankfully our vets gave her a much-needed shave and vet care that alleviated pain. She's now adopted, her coat healthy and well maintained by her new owner.

Please check your dogs after walking through grass and if they have long fur, ensure that you are taking them to a groomer for regular fur maintenance. If you're in a situation where you can no longer care for your pet, please reach out to family, friends, or a rescue group as soon as possible.

02/11/2024

Kane dreams of living in a home again... we hope it's soon. 😔

Kane the one-year-old Mastiff was found wandering the streets of Kalgoorlie-Boulder late September. He was taken to the pound where nobody came and claimed him. 💔

With no microchip and local vets recommending he have entropion surgery, he was surrendered into our care, driven over 588 kilometres to reach our Malaga shelter. Post-surgery, he's recovered beautifully and is ready for a loving, caring home. 🥰

He's not the biggest fan of other dogs, but he's incredible on the lead, loves a cuddle with his humans, and provides the goofiest entertainment (which you can tell by his photos!). He can live with full-timers if given a settling in period, and can live with older kiddoes as he's a bit of a boisterous boofhead.

If you think this handsome goofball would make a paw-fect addition to your family, come and meet him today! Our gates open at 9am. Kane can't wait to meet you! 🥰

His adoption profile 🔗 can be found in the comments. 👇

01/11/2024

We can't believe June's been volunteering with us for 18 years! 🤯

Today we're celebrating a long-term volunteer who's sadly retiring this week - Facebook family, meet June!

June started volunteering with us all the way back in 2006, working on sorting through the all-important donations and laundering the towels and blankets for the animals. ❤️

In 2008, alongside her volunteering she also started fostering animals with us and for 16 years personally cared for a staggering 377 animals, including cats, guinea pigs and rabbits!

June said it was "originally her sister’s idea to start volunteering," but she’s never wanted to stop. She has always been an animal lover and has always had animals at home.

She says that "volunteering here has been a very rewarding experience while also being very heartbreaking." She has a strong sense of justice and a huge love for animals, which had kept her returning over the years.

June keeps a personal record of all the animals she has helped take care of.

“I started with 3”, she said, “and then I went to bed and there were 6 the next morning! And a week later there were 9 of them.” She said when she woke up to more, she was saying, “I’m an auntie! I’m an auntie!” 😆

The staff, fellow volunteers and especially the animals June's helped over the years have absolutely loved having June around. The shelter won’t be the same without her her - we wish you all the best June, and thank you for your unwavering dedication and selflessness for all creatures great and small. 🥰❤️

31/10/2024

🧡🖤 A howl-o-ween warning for pet owners 🧡🖤

The spookiest day of the year has arrived and while we'll all be busy donning costumes and persuading strangers to give us candy (or face the consequences), it's important to stay mindful of how this day can impact our pets and local wildlife. 🐶

Here are some key things to keep in mind:
👻 Avoid pet stress by keeping them indoors. Flurries of unfamiliar people knocking on doors and circling the streets in odd costumes can be overwhelming for many pets!
👻 Before you decide to dress your pet up, consider how they feel. A lot of pets are uncomfortable with dress up, so keep an eye out for signs of stress. Consider a simple themed collar or bandana.
👻 Small plastic toys like spiders, insects, dolls and fake web can be a choking hazard - keep away from curious mouths!
👻 Fake web is TERRIBLE for the environment, as it can be dangerous for wildlife if ensnared. Your pet can also eat it, causing blockages.
👻 Pets may be tempted to drink fake blood - please keep it out of reach as it is toxic (and terrifying to witness - who wants to see their dog's mouth covered in fake blood?)

More tips and tricks can be found by heading to the 🔗 in the comments. 👇

Have a safe, spooky day everybody! 🥰🐈‍⬛🎃

30/10/2024

Rolex has been our care for so long and he just can't beat the superstitions. Halloween isn't helping either. Will you help us find the purr-fect home for him? 🥰🐈‍⬛

Rolex is two years old, sweet, confident and would suit most homes. Despite his broad compatibility, we figure the reason he hasn't found a home yet is due to the colour of his fur, something he cannot help.

This fear and perpetuated superstition, something we like to call 'Black Cat Bias', is completely unfounded and so heartbreaking for Rolex who just wants someone to pick him and love him. 💔

Rolex is one of the kindest and most affectionate cats we've had, and we just know that his perfect person is out there. Please, come and meet him at our Malaga shelter - gates are open from 9am. No appointment needed - give Rolex the chance he deserves. 🐈‍⬛🥰

His adoption profile can be found in the 🔗 in the comments. 👇

28/10/2024

We asked Gypsy what she wanted to be for Halloween this Thursday, and after being in two unsuccessful homes, her response was no surprise to us.

She wants to be wanted. 💔

For a one-and-a-half-year-old, Gypsy's had a complicated life. Originally coming into our care mid last year as a beautiful bright-eyed three-month-old puppy, we had high hopes she'd find a permanent home fast. After a few days in care, she was adopted, but it didn't last long.

Due to circumstances outside of Gypsy's control, she's not had success with any homes that she's gone to. After two unsuccessful homes, we hope someone sees this and makes her next home her forever home.

This mixed breed girl has beautiful honey-coloured eyes and a gorgeous golden coat. She loves long sniffy walks, treat puzzles (she's a smart girl!) and of course spending quality bonding time with humans.

She's the whole package - she can live with kids, full-time workers, and can even have a doggy sibling (granted that proper meets are done, and Gypsy's given a proper settling-in period).

Gypsy's starting to lose hope. Can you be the one that gives her the stability and permanency she's always dreamed of?

If so, please come to our Malaga shelter and meet her. Our gates open 9am - no appointment necessary. Her profile 🔗 is in our bio.

27/10/2024

That escalated quickly! A week of temps in the mid-thirties is on its way and it's important we keep our pets safe in the heat! 🥰🐶

The two most common heat-related welfare reports we receive every year are people walking their dogs on hot roads, footpaths, and beach sand, and dogs being left in hot cars. 😰

This is a reminder to please protect your hound and check the ground before a walk, and to never leave your pet in a parked car.

Before you take your dog out for your walk, check the surface temperature by placing your palm down on the ground. If you can't comfortably hold it there for five seconds, it's too hot for your dog's sensitive paws and may cause injury. ♨️

If you need to go for a drive, leave your dog at home where there is shade and plenty of water, where you know they will be safe. There is no excuse for leaving them locked in a car.

Let's keep our best friends safe. Help us spread the word. It's the first truly warm week of the season - let's safely enjoy the sunny weather together. 🥰

25/10/2024

OH LAWD, HE COMIN! Make way for one of the LARGEST Guinea pigs we've ever had in our care - Moto Moto!

Weighing in at 1.1kg and with the most stylish hair, this tupee-come-to-life has become a staff and volunteer favourite. He's confident, loves being handled and brushed, and has the best name around - it's so nice you say it twice!

If you like them big and chunky, please come in and meet this handsome piggie today! No appointment needed - walk in anytime between 9am-4pm today. 🥰

His adoption profile 🔗 can be found in the comments. 👇

25/10/2024

URGENT PLEA FOR HELP - Dusty needs a foster home! 😔

For , we're featuring Dusty who is a two-year-old Kelpie/Staffy cross. He came to us after his owners couldn't afford vet treatment for his ear infections. He isn't coping so well with the changes. ☹️

While our shelter staff and volunteers have done their very best to cheer Dusty up and keep his spirits high (he loved spending time out with his tennis ball), he's just not adjusting well to the kennel life. Dusty is quite a sensitive soul who can be very timid and avoidant with new things, so this has all been a bit overwhelming for him.

We're on the hunt for a compassionate, patient foster home where he can simultaneously recover from his ear infections and learn more about the big, scary world around him.

Given his young age and breed, he's an energetic and boisterous boy at times who has had very little life experience, so he'll need to be in a home with dog savvy older children and with foster paw-rents who can provide training and enrichment.

Do you think you could give Dusty the homely comfort, patience and reassurance he's been craving? ❤️‍🩹

If you become a foster carer, we provide you with everything you need, including bedding, pet food, bowls, toys, vet care and medication. The only thing you'll need to provide is plenty of love and a warm home! 🥰

If you're interested, head to the 🔗 in the comments and fill out a foster application form. Simply choose the 'I'll foster anyone who needs it' option and when our staff reach out, let them know you saw Dusty on our socials. 🥰🐶

24/10/2024

Everyone, meet Pixie! 🧚🐶

This sweet girl is ready to make some friends and find her fur-ever home. She came into our care as her owners sadly could not care for her anymore.

She is an 11-month-old kelpie mix who can live with full-time workers and would benefit from another dog in the house to show her around. She can be shy at first, but Pixie loves cuddles when she's warmed up to you! 🥰

If you are looking for a special girl to make your house feel more like a home, look no further! Click the 🔗in the comments to see Pixie's profile. She could be just what you are missing! 🐾

23/10/2024

"What does going to the 'vee ee tee' mean" 🐶

22/10/2024

Boy do we have a cute adoption update to share! 😍🥰

You may remember Smooch, a male Angora rabbit who came into our care early this year. This wasn't his first time being in our care - he first came to us in 2021, after his original owner hurt their back and couldn't keep up with his grooming. 😔

The past few years have been a confusing time for poor Smooch, but it didn't take long for someone to say "I Choose You". A kind person named Chelsea saw him in January this year and knew right away that she was taking him home.

She recently sent us an adoption update and we just had to share it with you. 🥰

"I renamed him Floki. It means 'tuft of hair' and he reminds me of the God of mischief. Both sum up Floki perfectly.

"At first, he was very timid - loud noises and sudden movements would spook him. But after several weeks of gentle handfeeds and spending quality quiet time around him, I taught him to feel safe around me, that I'm on his side.

"Floki's coat is very thick and fluffy, being an Angora rabbit. As it grows, it gets tangled easily and hay gets stuck in it. Because he's not tolerant of brushing, I keep his coat short with regular clips every 6-8 weeks.

"He likes to look out the window in the afternoon. We aren't sure where his attention is going, but he loves it. 😆

"Anyone with a rabbit would know that they lay on their sides when they feel safe or do big jumps when they're feeling happy - Floki does both of these daily!

"He's such a funny, curious little guy who makes us laugh. I'm so proud of how brave he is to trust another human again."

Thanks Chelsea for giving Floki the best life we could have ever hoped for. Please gve him one last cuddle from all of us at RSPCA WA. 🥰🐰

21/10/2024

You would never guess Freckles's secret! 😍🥹👂

Freckles has very quickly become a staff favourite and it's easy to see why - she is incredibly cute and her ears are so expressive! 🥹

Her secret is that, despite her ears being such a prominent feature, they don't work - Freckles is actually deaf! Her future carers will need to keep that in mind before adopting her - our team will chat to you about deaf dog training and management. 🥰

This three-month-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier is full of energy and would greatly benefit from an active home. She's confident and, loves her cuddles, and can live with children and another dog - pending a meet of course - and full-time workers if given a settling period.

As she's not desexed yet, she will need to come back to our shelter when she's a little older so we can desex her. So, we're looking for foster carers with the intent to adopt.

Do you think you could give this adorable puppy a loving home? If so, come into our Malaga shelter and meet her! Our gates open 9am tomorrow - no appointment needed. 🥰

Her adoption profile is in the 🔗 in the comments. 👇

20/10/2024

Do you remember Onyx, the dog we posted on our socials a few weeks ago? 🥰

If not, that's okay! Onyx came into our care after her original owner was in an unfortunate motorbike accident. While they survived, they and their family could no longer care for Onyx.

Fast forward to today and after a foster-to-adopt period where Onyx was undergoing treatment for an ear infection, her adoption was finalised! Her owners love her so much, so it was great to make things official.

We wish you all the best in your new life Onyx, and we can't wait to see some adoption updates from your new paw-rents! 🥰🐶

19/10/2024

Seven chickens came into our care recently, and our hearts broke for them. The conditions they were found in were awful. 😔

Four hens (Rhonda, Rachel, Rita, and Raya) and three roosters (Riley, Ripper, and Randy) were abandoned at a property a few weeks ago after their owners were suddenly evicted.

Once our inspectors were called to investigate, they were saddened at the conditions they were found in when they arrived at the property. The smell was nose-curling, it was cramped, and the floor was covered in faeces and spoiled food. 😟

Picked up and brought to our shelter, they received a vet check, a clean, and much-needed food. A few weeks later, they are all now ready to find a home.

If you've been thinking of adding a beautiful hen or a handsome rooster to your flock, then now is the perfect time!

Our gates open at 9am - head to our animal shelter in Malaga and meet them today! 🤩 Their profile 🔗s are in the comments. 👇

Address

108 Malaga Drive, Malaga
Perth, WA
6090

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm
Sunday	9am - 4pm

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+61892099300

Website

http://www.rspcawa.org.au/

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Howl-o-ween has our animals feeling less spooky and more sad. 🎃🫠 Come see them today at our shelter: 108 Malaga Drive, Malaga. 🫶🐾 #rspcawa #halloween #costume #dogsoffacebook

Animals? Rescued. 🐶 Money? Donated. 🤗 Funds? Raised. 🥳 🎉🎉 ATTENTION! ATTENTION! We’ve reached $300,000! 🎉🎉 That’s right! We’ve done it! With your support and the help of our remarkable dollar matching partners, we’ve ACHIEVED OUR GOAL of raising $300,000 for the lovely animals searching for their homes. 🐕🫶 A HUGE THANKS to everyone that has donated today and to RSPCA WA in the past! Without you, our work wouldn’t be possible. We value your support so much! ❤️ Our animals are going to be so thrilled when they hear the news. You’ll hear them barking, meowing, squawking from the rooftops! 🥳🎉 We also want to say a BIG thank you to our national dollar-matching partners, Royal Canin, Bravecto Australia, and Peter Alexander Sleepwear, as well as our many state-based matchers including Buildcom Construction WA! We also want to say a BIG thank you to our media partners, Allen and Carley at Hit Music, and Nova 937 for your support!

What you do MEAN we are already past the halfway mark?! 🤯🤯🤯 In a wonderfully beautiful shocking twist of events, we have already raised over $136,000 – more than HALFWAY toward our total goal! And it’s not even 9am yet!! We are so overwhelmed with the support you have shown and we need you to keep it up! There’s plenty of time left to donate so make sure you are involved in this huge event. Remember, every dollar you give will be doubled by our wonderful dollar matching partners until we reach our NEW GOAL of $200,000! Thanks to our national partners Royal Canin, Bravecto Australia, and Peter Alexander Sleepwear, as well as many state-based matched givers such as Buildcom Construction WA every dollar has double the impact! Inspector Izzy and Executive Manager of Community Engagement Carol (and Gosia, who did the best videobomb) are ecstatic to share that we have raised half of our goal! 🫶 This money will make such an immense difference to an animal’s life and we couldn’t be more excited for this day to finally be here! ❤️‍🩹🐕 You can help so many animals in desperate need find their home by Giving to Get Them Home. Remember to click the 🔗 in the comments to donate 🐾

We’ve hit the ground running! We’ve passed 25 per cent of our goal and, it’s not even 9am yet! Remember, every dollar you give will be doubled by our wonderful dollar matching partners until we reach our goal of $196,000 for TODAY ONLY! Thanks to our national partners Royal Canin, Bravecto Australia, and Peter Alexander Sleepwear as well as many state-based matched givers like Buildcom Construction WA, every dollar has double the impact! 🫶Our Executive Manager of Community Engagement, Carol, is so excited to have reached this milestone and we are so grateful for everyone who has already donated! Inspector Izzy is also thrilled with the progress we’ve made to support so many animals in need of care. ❤️‍🩹🐕 There’s plenty of time left in the day, so please jump on board now and make your donation! Help the animals find their home by Giving to Get Them Home. Click the 🔗 in the comments to donate 🐶

People often look over the big dogs but they still have so much love to give… will you give these dogs their forever home this weekend? ❤️Interested in adopting? Please, check out the 🔗 in the comments! #adoptme #rspca #rspcawa #shelter #shelterlife #shelterdogs

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Will you give one of these sweet pups the home they’ve been waiting for? Check the 🔗 in the comments for their adoption profiles! ❤️ we’re located at 108 Malaga Rice, Malaga - gates close at 4pm today. We hope to see you there. ❤️🐶