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All RSPCA NSW social media pages are monitored during business hours, Monday to Friday, by a very small team based in Sydney. We understand that social media is a 24/7 medium, however, our moderation capabilities are not. We may not see every inappropriate comment right away, so are trusting in the maturity of the community to ignore personal a

ttacks and negative speech, or to respond politely and with restraint. Instead, contact us via our official channels to ensure the matter is dealt with as soon as possible. To report animal cruelty, call us on 1300 278 3589 (1300 CRUELTY) or submit a report online here: www.rspcansw.org.au/contact-us/report-a-cruelty-case/

For all other concerns or enquires, please call our contact centre on (02) 9770 7555 or visit our website here: www.rspcansw.org.au

***COMMUNITY GUIDELINES***

We acknowledge that animal welfare and animal cruelty are topics that many people feel strongly about. These topics tend to provoke passionate and emotional reactions from our diverse audiences. The following guidelines aren’t intended to keep any negative or critical comments from being shared. We welcome the community’s participation with our page and encourage comments and feedback of all kinds. However, we will restrict comments or users that are offensive or abusive toward our team and community. We adhere to Facebook’s Community Standards, Terms of Service and Pages, Groups and Events Policies. To keep our page a positive and safe place for all, and to ensure exchanges are productive, informative, lawful and respectful of diverse viewpoints, we will review all posts and comments, and retain the right to remove (hide or delete) any post or comment that are or include:

- Inappropriate, counterproductive or hostile commentary

- Spam. Unnecessarily repetitive comments, comments focused on selling a product or service, or comments posted for the purpose of driving traffic to a particular website for personal, political or monetary gain

- Personal attacks. You are welcome to disagree with the content produced by either RSPCA NSW or a member of the community. However, we ask that you refrain from personal attacks or comments that are disrespectful of others

- Offensive language. Comments including, but not limited to, profane or provocative language, hateful, racially or ethnically offensive or derogatory content, threats, obscene, or sexually explicit language will not be tolerated

- Private or confidential information. This includes comments containing specific account details or personal information, and extends to private addresses, email accounts, social media logins, etc

- Defamation. Any post or comment that is defamatory of any person or organisation

Violations of the above guidelines may cause the author to be blocked from official RSPCA NSW social media pages.

***FAQs***

When are you online? All RSPCA NSW social media pages are monitored during business hours, Monday to Friday, by a very small team based in Sydney. To keep our page a positive and safe place for all, and to ensure exchanges are productive, informative, lawful and respectful of diverse viewpoints, we review all posts and comments, and retain the right to remove (hide or delete) any post or comment that violates our Community Guidelines. Can I share your posts? Yes, we’d love this! We encourage the use of the share functionality on our social media pages but would like to remind the community that our content shouldn’t be affiliated with any pages that are discriminatory, abusive, or defamatory. Any views or opinions made by our visitors do not reflect or represent RSPCA NSW. How can I learn more about animals available for adoption? If you see an animal available for adoption on our social media pages, click the link included with the post (this can be found either on the post, in the comments or via our bio). Please note, animals posted on our social media pages may have found a home by the time they appear in your newsfeed or by the time you have contacted us. To view all animals available for adoption across the state, please head to our adoption website here: www.rspcansw.org.au/adopt If you have any questions or concerns about an animal available for adoption, please call the location that animal is at (found on the animal’s adoption profile online) or call our contact centre on (02) 9770 7555. Where can I find out more about RSPCA NSW? Visit our website to learn more about RSPCA NSW and the work we do here: www.rspcansw.org.au

You can also find more information about RSPCA policies and general animal information on RSPCA Australia’s Knowledgebase here: https://kb.rspca.org.au/

How can I contact RSPCA NSW? If you have an animal welfare query or need to report animal cruelty, please do not post on our social media pages. To report animal cruelty, call us on 1300 278 3589 (1300 CRUELTY) or submit a report online here: www.rspcansw.org.au/contact-us/report-a-cruelty-case/

For all other concerns or enquires, please call our contact centre on (02) 9770 7555 or visit our website here: www.rspcansw.org.au

Thanks for helping us keep this page a positive and safe place for all!

19/01/2025

REMI NEEDS YOUR HELP 💔

Remi has been with us for 130 days and while that may not be as long as some others, every one of those days has been a struggle 😢

Some dogs do well in care. They settle into the routine, adapt to the environment, and find joy in those around them. Sadly, Remi is not one of those dogs. Over the past few weeks, the stress and uncertainty have taken a serious toll, and we’ve watched her spirit begin to fade.

As you can imagine shelter life isn't easy. It’s loud, unfamiliar, and a far cry from the warmth and stability of a loving home. For a dog who has only known the comfort of such a home, the experience can be incredibly distressing 😞

We know times are tough, but we also know that someone out there can give Remi the chance to rediscover the happy, loving dog she is at heart. She needs patience, understanding, and a quiet place to call her own—and most of all, she needs you 🙏

If you can open your heart and home to Remi, or if you know someone who can, please reach out. She needs her person now more than ever. Together, we can help her leave the shelter behind and step into the life she truly deserves ❤️

https://www.rspcansw.org.au/adopt/pet/146372/

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18/01/2025

SENIOR SATURDAY 👴👵❤️

Older pets make great companions — they are usually calm, gentle and love spending time with the family. They are more settled in their behaviours and you definitely can teach an old dog new tricks! ✨

No matter how they arrive in care, they are all looking for the same thing. A safe, caring home and someone to love them for who they are 🏡

See all senior animals currently available for adoption via the link below 👇
http://rspcansw.org/senior-pets

Our Seniors for Seniors Program also includes 50% off the adoption fee and a 10% discount on veterinary services for all Senior Card holders who adopt a senior pet.

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17/01/2025

ARCHIE HAS BEEN ADOPTED ❤️

Archie’s wait was a long one, but boy, did he hit the jackpot! Not only does he have a new home where he’s loved and adored, but also gained a new best friend, Benji—a fellow Maremma and the brother he never knew he needed 🥰

The two are completely inseparable. They nap side by side, claim the best spots in the sun, and team up to ensure no crumb is left behind. Life with Archie and Benji is one big, fluffy playdate, full of endless antics and contagious joy 🙌

Archie’s new life is everything he could have hoped for and more. He’s proof that sometimes, all you need is the right family—and the best partner in crime—to make life extraordinary.

Here’s to the adventures of Archie and Benji, and to the family who loves them more than they love each other ❤️

16/01/2025

PUPPIES AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION ❤️

These beautiful German Shepherd puppies are as sweet as they come. Born into the same litter, they’ve shared everything—snuggles, playtime, and even a few clumsy tumbles as they’ve learned to navigate their big paws and wobbly ears 😌

But as you can imagine, being a tiny puppy in a big wide world isn’t easy. It’s an unfamiliar place filled with many strange sights, sounds and smells. Each day, they do their best to be brave—holding back from jumping at loud noises, staying calm when new things come their way, and trying hard to trust the hand that reaches out to them.

They’ve stuck together through thick and thin, and now they’re ready to find someone who will love them just as much as they’ve loved each other. Someone who will be patience, kind and help them see that the world isn’t so scary after all ❤️

https://www.rspcansw.org.au/adopt/

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15/01/2025

On 29 June 2023, a Parliamentary Inquiry was established to investigate and report on pounds across New South Wales, focusing on a range of critical issues.

RSPCA NSW provided a detailed submission and gave evidence before the Committee, based on our extensive experience working with the Office of Local Government, pound facilities across the state, and fulfilling our enforcement obligations under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 (NSW) (POCTAA or the Act). In our submission, we proposed 13 recommendations, including: urgent review of POCTAA, it’s associated Regulations and Codes of Practice, the development and implementation of mandatory welfare standards for pounds and shelters, increased resourcing for targeted, free desexing programs, outreach initiatives in rural and regional areas, and better support for semi-owners of cats.

We also emphasised the need for modernised council pound facilities, training for staff in animal behaviour and welfare, and addressing veterinary industry shortages to improve access to care and ensure the successful rehoming of companion animals. Following the inquiry the Committee released a report containing 24 recommendations. In advance of the Government's reply, read RSPCA NSW response the recommendations here:

https://www.rspcansw.org.au/blog/news-inspectorate/pounds-in-nsw-rspca-nsw-provides-feedback-on-committee-recommendations-ahead-of-nsw-government-report-2/

13/01/2025

Poorly Drawn Pets is back by popular demand!✏️🐾

Love animals? Want to support in a different way? We've got the opportunity for you!

We're putting the 'fun' back in fundraising with Poorly Drawn Pets. This creative and quirky fundraiser will help us to raise much needed funds for animals in need across NSW 🎨

For a small donation, people will be able to submit a photo of their pet (or pets) and with the help of volunteers like you, get a good (or not so good..) drawing of their pet sent back to them for Valentines Day!💌

That's where we need your help. In order to make this fundraiser a success, we need some artists (of all skill levels) to help out by volunteering their time, as well as their great (or not so great) drawing skills 🙏

If you are able to commit your time to help us, please register your details via the link below 👇
https://rspcansw.org/volunteerpdp25

12/01/2025

UPDATE:
Phone Lines Restored 📞
We’re happy to share that the state-wide phone outage has now been resolved. All inbound calls to our Contact Centre, shelters, and veterinary hospitals are working as normal. Thank you for your patience during this time.

STATE-WIDE PHONE OUTAGE 📞

We’re currently experiencing a state-wide outage with our phone lines, affecting all inbound calls to our Contact Centre, shelters, and veterinary hospitals.

If you are looking to report cruelty, you can do so online here: https://www.rspcansw.org.au/report-a-cruelty-case/

If your animal needs emergency assistance, please contact your local veterinarian.

Our team is working hard to resolve this issue. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

11/01/2025

SENIOR SATURDAY 👴👵❤️

As we welcome in the new year, we’d love to see these old souls start 2025 with the love, joy, and families they deserve 🤞

No matter how they arrive in care, they are all wishing for the same thing—we just hope they can spend their golden years with families who will love and cherish them for who they are 🥰

See all senior animals currently available for adoption via the link below 👇
http://www.rspcansw.org/senior-pets

Our Seniors for Seniors Program also includes 50% off the adoption fee and a 10% discount on veterinary services for all Senior Card holders who adopt a senior pet.

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10/01/2025

SPOTTED: Queen B Finding Her Happily Ever After 👑❤️

Hey Upper East Siders, have we got some news for you! Our very own Blair has finally found her forever home, and let’s just say, her journey has been nothing short of heart-warming 🥰

Flashback to when Blair made her grand debut—arriving in care with her siblings Chuck and Serena, weighing in at a mere 300g. Tiny, fragile, and in need of round-the-clock TLC, this trio scored big with their incredible foster family, who gave them all the love and support they needed to thrive 🙌

While Chuck and Serena were scooped up before the New Year, Queen B had to wait just a little longer for her perfect match. But patience is a virtue, and when her new family walked in, it was love at first sight. From holding her new mum’s hand on the way home (how sweet!) to embracing all the cuddles, toys, and love her forever home has to offer, Blair is now living her best life ✨

And here’s the inside scoop: every day, tiny kittens like Blair come into care, and foster carers are the unsung heroes giving them a chance to shine. Want to be part of a fairy tale like this? Consider becoming a foster carer—it’s the ultimate act of love.

XOXO,
RSPCA NSW
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09/01/2025

STORMS AND HEAVY RAIN EXPECTED ⛈️💨

With thunderstorms predicted across NSW this week, it’s important to make sure our furry friends stay safe and calm during the wild weather.

⚠️ Most importantly, a secure collar with ID and an up-to-date microchip are your pet's best chance of being reunited with you if they do become lost during a storm. You can also:

✔️ Create a Safe Space
Set up a cosy, quiet area with their favourite blanket or toy.

✔️ Offer Comfort
Stay calm and provide gentle reassurance to help them feel safe.

✔️ Secure Your Yard
Check fences and gates to prevent any escape attempts.

✔️ Distract & Engage
Use toys, treats, or games to keep them occupied and ease their anxiety.

✔️ Consult your vet
If your pet experiences severe anxiety, talk to your vet about options like medication to help reduce stress.

During storms and unexpected weather, we see far too many lost pets without proper identification. Together we can work to keep our companions safe at home where they belong ❤️

08/01/2025

We all need a helping hand at some point in life ❤️

For Brandy, that hand could be yours. You see, this shy young pup carries the weight of the world on her gentle shoulders, longing for someone to help lighten the load 😞

After arriving in care through no fault of her own, she was met with a whirlwind of new faces, sights, sounds and smells. A daunting and incredibly overwhelming experience for any dog, especially those as sweet as Brandy.

But as time passed, Brandy realised she was in safe hands. Her curious little nose ventured toward new scents, and her soft eyes reflected a glimmer of hope. While she’s still a bit wary at times, deep down she knows this is just the beginning—a stepping stone on the path to a forever home of her own 🙌

Brandy has so much to give, but needs someone to believe in her. Someone who sees the potential in her shy smile and understands that with a little patience, she’ll blossom into the most loving companion anyone could ever ask for ❤️

We’d love for you to meet her, because we already know you will love her as much as we do.

https://www.rspcansw.org.au/adopt/pet/622025/

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07/01/2025

Today, we asked our local residents what their New Year’s resolutions were… ❤️

Let’s just say their answers were paws-itively relatable! From healthy habits to personal growth (or trying, at least), these furry friends have big goals for 2025 😅

Want to help them achieve their dreams? A fresh start with a loving home could be just what they need to make this year their best one yet 🙌

Do your pet’s have any New Year’s resolutions of their own? We’d love to hear what they’re working on! 💪

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04/01/2025

With temperatures rising today, if you’re not sure whether it’s too hot to walk your dog, just follow the 5-second rule 🖐🐶

Simply place the back of your hand on a surface for five seconds. If you can’t handle the heat, your dog can’t either and it would be best to wait till things cool down before venturing out 🚶‍♀

Your dog can easily overheat when walking in the warmer weather. Dogs cool themselves through their paws and by panting. They simply can’t do this if the ground and air is too hot! 🥵

To avoid burning your pooch’s pads, try walking early in the morning before the pavement has heated up or later at night on cooler grassed areas 🌿

If you think your pet has overheated or is suffering from heat related issues, call an RSPCA veterinary hospital or your local veterinarian immediately.

04/01/2025

We were going to tell you all about beautiful Butter...
..but honestly, her photo says it all. Just look at that glorious tum-tum and face! 😍

For more information about Butter follow the link below 👇🐶💖

https://www.rspcansw.org.au/adopt/pet/613791/?search_advanced=1&search_type=&search_animal_name=butter

ANIMAL ID: 613791
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03/01/2025

⚠️HEAT WARNING: IT’S GONNA BE A HOT ONE!

Temperatures are set to soar over the next couple of days! Living in NSW means there’s lots of sun and fun, but also a few dangers for you and your furry friends to think about. Check out our top tips below!

💦 HYDRATE – Ensure your pets have access to plenty of cool, fresh water at all times.

🏖️ COOL OFF IN THE SHADE – Make sure your pet has access to shade and, if possible, consider bringing them inside if you have air conditioning or a fan.

🐾 WAIT TO WALK – Avoid taking your pooch for a walk during the middle of the day when temperatures peak. Remember: if you can’t leave your hand on the pavement for longer than 5 seconds, it’s too hot for your pooch. Just like people, animals can hurt their feet on hot surfaces too!

🌞 BE SUN SAFE – Slip, slop, slap! Especially if your pet is white, as they have a higher risk of skin cancer. Make sure to pop on some doggy sunscreen or zinc if going out in the sun and keep your kitties indoors.

❄️ CONSIDER FREEZING TREATS – Letting your pets play with frozen ice cubes is a fun way to help them cool down. You can also freeze some treats overnight in a container of water and let your pets lick them free! Kibble and dry treats work best with this trick!

❌ DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PETS IN THE CAR – It can only take 6 minutes for a dog to die in a hot car. Never leave your pets unattended in a car.

If you believe your pet is experiencing any health problems as a result of heat, please contact your local veterinarian as soon as possible.

For more information on sun safety follow the link below 👇

https://www.rspcansw.org.au/blog/keep-cool-helping-our-furry-and-feathered-friends-beat-the-heat-this-summer/

02/01/2025

Bosco has some New Year’s resolutions that will melt your heart! With the help of one of our animal care staff, Bosco crafted a list of goals for his animal friends—and being adopted (just like he was) is right at the top! 💞🏡

If you’ve been thinking about adopting, now is the perfect time to welcome one of our resident Rescuoodles into your home. Not ready to adopt? You can still make a difference! Consider volunteering your time or making a kind donation to help animals in need.

If you’re interested in learning more about how you can help, follow the link to our website below. 👇
https://www.rspcansw.org.au/

01/01/2025

Meet Pudding, who is looking to find her forever home! 🏠

This gentle spirit has been waiting day by day, sitting by her window, gazing out with hopeful eyes, dreaming of a loving home where she can truly thrive. 🏡💖

Pudding may be a bit shy at first, but don’t let that fool you, this beautiful girl has an incredible heart just waiting to share with her loved ones! When she opens up, she is full of affection, she yearns to share her cuddles and soft purrs with a kind human who will allow her to show her sweet nature.

For too long, Pudding has watched other pets find their families, waiting for that lucky moment when someone sees her for the gentle companion she is. We hope she finds that special person who can bring warmth and joy into her life. She will need a quiet household without kids under 12, where she can feel safe and cherished.

If you have space in your heart and home for a sweet girl like Pudding, please consider adopting her. 🐱💖

Adoption information is available via the link below 👇

https://www.rspcansw.org.au/adopt/pet/612300/?search_advanced=1&search_type=&search_animal_name=pudding

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31/12/2024

🐾Check out our amazing foster carer Nicole’s adorable foster kittens! 🐾💕

Fostering is a rewarding experience that not only changes the lives of these precious animals but also enriches your own. RSPCA NSW’s Foster Care program provides temporary homes to animals who need a helping hand. This might be because these animals are too small or young to be adopted, recovering from illness or surgery, are undergoing rehabilitation, or even just finding the shelter environment too stressful.

By joining our foster care program, you can provide a temporary haven for animals in need, helping them grow and flourish until they find their forever families. Our foster care program is a beautiful reminder of the difference we can all make.

Interested in becoming a foster carer? 🏡✨ Follow the link below to find out more 👇

https://www.rspcansw.org.au/blog/animal-care-information/become-a-foster-carer-for-rspca-nsw-and-make-a-difference/

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Foster Care is one of the most impactful ways to help animals in need ❤️ #FosterCare

With extremely hot weather expected again tomorrow, why not prepare your puppers some tasty frozen treats today 🧊🌞 Simply add some of your dog's favourite treats to a freezer-safe bowl, top up with water (and even a little organic low-sodium stock) and freeze ❄️ Soon enough, your pup will be able to enjoy a tasty frozen treat to help beat the heat 🥵 While many fruits and vegetables are safe for dogs, all should be consumed in moderation and under the advice of your vet. Of course, supervision is always recommended 👀 #summer #hotweather #diy #hotdogs #enrichment

Have you seen our new ad? Let us know what you think! To learn more about the campaign visit the "Not all Cat Videos are Funny" link below. 👇 https://www.rspcansw.org.au/keeping-cats-safe/not-all-cat-videos-are-funny/

🐾✨ Cuteness overload alert! 🐱💖 Watch these cuties ears wiggle as they get their much-needed bottle meal! 🌟 With their little paws reaching out and those precious eyes gleaming with innocence, it's impossible not to fall love. Kitten season has well and truly hit us! Litter after litter of kittens are coming through our doors, often in cardboard boxes, often sick, cold, and hungry. Sometimes the kittens come in with their mums, but more often they are orphans – scared and skinny. It’s heart-breaking. 💔 Some ways you can help this kitten season: 1. Desex your cat Ensure your cat is desexed from 4 months old and urge those around you to desex their cat as soon as their kitten is able to reproduce. 2. Foster a kitten Foster a kitten until it’s old enough to be adopted from our shelter. 3. Adopt a kitten or cat Adopt a kitten or cat of your very own to love and care for. 4. Donate to help animals in need. Donate to help the animals in our care. Follow the link below for more information on how to help this kitten season 👇 https://www.rspcansw.org.au/blog/animal-care-information/kitten-season-2023/ #FosterCare #Kittens #kittenseason #AdoptDontShop

We hope you enjoy your weekend as much as Binky and Bubbles enjoyed their afternoon tea 🍼❤️ #Friyay #Happytails #ASMR

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Welcome to RSPCA NSW’s official page!

All RSPCA NSW social media pages are monitored during business hours, Monday to Friday, by a very small team based in Sydney.

We understand that social media is a 24/7 medium, however, our moderation capabilities are not. We may not see every inappropriate comment right away, so are trusting in the maturity of the community to ignore personal attacks and negative speech, or to respond politely and with restraint.

DO NOT report animal cruelty on our social pages. Instead, contact us via our official channels to ensure the matter is dealt with as soon as possible. To report animal cruelty, call us on 1300 278 3589 (1300 CRUELTY) or submit a report online here: www.rspcansw.org.au/contact-us/report-a-cruelty-case/

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