Why adopting an adult cat might be the best thing you ever do
Anyone who has spent any time around a cat will know they are beautiful animals. Like dogs, cats develop their unique purr-sonalities as they grow up, a
The Rescue Officer who has saved over 11,500 animals
Working at the RSPCA for 30 years, Rescue Officer Nalika van Loenen has seen it all – from untangling pelicans to catching cats falling out of trees, her tireless efforts have led to the rescue ...
Forbidden fruit – how backyard nets are harming fruit bats
Waking up to find your beloved apricot tree pillaged during the night can leave a sour taste in your mouth. . . but before you go ahead and buy some fruit tree netting, here's something you might want...
Suspended prison term for owner of dog left to die “unimaginably long and painful death”
A woman whose Labrador endured what RSPCA South Australia’s chief veterinarian described as “an unimaginably long and painful death” was convicted in the Christies Beach Magist...
Arthritis in animals: how to spot it and how to treat it
Just like humans, animals can suffer from arthritis. Also known as osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease, this condition results in the cartilage lining of the joint wears down, resulting in in...
Senior cat Zeus wins over a diehard dog lover
Abandoning a family pet when moving home is an unkind (and illegal) act that continues to this day, despite the humane option of surrendering unwanted animals to a reputable animal welfare organisatio...
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Shirley Brine
Every so often an individual comes along whose driving passion is to use whatever resources they have to improve the lives of animals.
Shirley Brine was one such person. The financial support this ...
Old Lady Peaches Picks a New Home
After a bit of a rough time, little Peaches has found a new home and love at the grand age of nine.
July/August case list: Whyalla couple prosecuted in one of worst chronic neglect cases RSPCA SA has seen
Whyalla couple prosecuted in one of worst chronic neglect cases RSPCA SA has seen
A Whyalla couple convicted on a cruelty charge in the Whyalla Magistrates Court this week allowed the coat of their e...
Are dog friendly libraries the way of the future?
You could argue that dogs and libraries are incompatible – one is a quiet hub for education and relaxation, the other is illiterate, potentially noisy, often energetic and - on occasion - home-work ...
Shadow the dog with two forever homes
Shadow's story will warm your heart. Found as a stray in Whyalla, Shadow is now lucky enough to have two families that love her to bits.