A dozen puppies left in Whyalla without their Mum triggers major rescue operation
An RSPCA rescue officer made a long-distance mercy dash to collect 12 puppies left in a plastic crate at Whyalla’s council dog and cat centre this week.
Top 8 reasons people surrendered their pets in 2018 – and what they could have done instead
Surrendering a pet is a last resort for many, but is sadly still too common. Here are the top reasons behind the 1,440 animals surrendered to RSPCA in 2018.
Free dog training: teaching your pup to sit and drop
In lesson one of our FREE 6-part video series on force-free dog training, watch our Dog Training Coordinator Heather teach the classic sit and drop!
Lambs orphaned at birth find loving forever home with foster mum
After losing their mum and being left all alone at only five hours old, these lambs were welcomed with open arms into a forever home with their foster mum.
Fact check: RSPCA South Australia’s seizure of 10 adult border collie dogs
RSPCA wishes to provide context to a very sad situation regarding 10 beautiful but severely mentally damaged border collie dogs currently in our care.
Children don’t need animals in classrooms to learn
Over 1,000 chicks are used in classrooms in Australia each year. Find out why it's cruel and what happens to them once the experiment is over.
‘He chose me’: how a tiny ginger kitten named Charlie picked his perfect owner
“As soon as I picked him up, Charlie curled into my chest and started purring. My mum and sisters looked at me and instantly we knew he was ‘the one’."
How to eat out in Adelaide and protest animal cruelty at the same time
Keen to dine out but worried about the impact on animals? Use our RSPCA Choose Wisely website to find humanely sourced food across Adelaide and beyond.
Dumped, scared and alone: Bindi’s second chance at life
Dumped at our shelter on a cold winter's night, this three-legged lady is now living out the rest of her days in a beautiful family home.
Horde of animals freed from absolute squalor and life of pain
Our team has seen some appalling living conditions in their time. This Northern property, housing 15 starving animals, was one of the very worst.
Border collie pup dumped in bin now lives life of luxury with new family
One of six puppies abandoned in an Adelaide bin, Tuxon and his siblings were lucky to survive ... all thanks to an RSPCA inspector and a kind foster carer.