This three-legged cat reminds us how important it is to keep our furry friends safely contained
Portia was down to three legs and a life as a stray had left her scared of humans. Now adopted by a loving family, Portia is finally coming out of her shell.
Peaks and troughs – SA’s annual kitten season is a rough ride
The number of animals RSPCA South Australia takes in each year can be staggering. In the 2020/2021 financial year, a whopping 4,927 cats and kittens came through our animal care centres - more than tw...
October/November court files: Prison for owner of Marley
Suspended prison term for a man who allowed his dog to suffer chronic dental decay and cancer
A 50-year-old man who allowed his dog to suffer one of the worst cases of chronic dental disease RSPCA So...
Paws on the pavement – Walking your dog during summer
Have you ever had to run across a car park, barefoot in the middle of summer? You hop in pain across the asphalt like it's hot coals, tip-toeing along the painted white traffic lines for a fleeting ...
Senior cat Beans gets a fresh start
Fourteen year old cat Beans was adopted into a new, quieter home to live out her senior years, even getting walked regularly!
Why senior animals make great pets
While many people tend to opt for younger animals, there are many benefits for adopting an older animal, particular for senior citizens!
One family’s 455km journey to adopt Alfie, the loveable pup who was living a life of neglect
Young Alfie was living in filth before he was eventually surrendered. Now, he is living his best life with his new family.
Marty – our resilient and smoochy animal emergency cat
There are some personality types out there who can just roll with the punches, completely unphased by life's harsher challenges.
Our friend Marty embodies that philosophy, a scraggly little puss wi...
September/October court files: Couple sentenced to six weeks imprisonment for starving mastiff dogs
A southern suburbs couple who pleaded guilty to starving their two large-breed dogs were sentenced to six weeks imprisonment, suspended on a bond to be of good behaviour for 12 months.
In the Chris...
Everything you need to know about parvovirus
Canine parvovirus is a serious and often fatal viral disease that impacts unvaccinated puppies and dogs. It’s important to understand the ins and outs of this virus, so you can protect your pet and ...