Myxomatosis

What is Myxomatosis? Myxomatosis is caused by the myxoma virus, a poxvirus spread between rabbits by close contact and biting insects such as fleas and mosquitoes. The virus causes swelling and d...

Kitten rescue

RSPCA to the rescue! Late last week Rescue Officer Nalika saved Sparkles the kitten from a drain... [caption id="attachment_16907" align="alignleft" width="345"] "Oh no! I iz stucks!"[/caption] ...

Duckling rescue

Earlier this week, RSPCA Rescue Officer Soraya rescued a mother duck and her six ducklings from a suburban swimming pool. We received a call notifying us that the feathered family had made themselv...

Tash’s happy home

In 2011 Melissa and her family adopted six year old Tash (then Turbo) from RSPCA. “She instantly bonded with us and was so eager to please. Tash has been a wonderful addition to our lives, always...

Me and Marley

Two years ago Hayley and her family adopted Marley, an Australian Shepherd, from our Lonsdale shelter – and is forever thankful that fate brought them together. “Marley's forever home is with ...

1000 cans for Kirby!

At just seven years old animal lover Kirby donated over 1,100 cans of wet food, 8kg of dry food, lots of toys, blankets and beds to our Lonsdale shelter!

Lucy finds a home

Here at RSPCA South Australia, we love hearing happy updates from people who adopted someone special from our shelters. This one - from the new fur-parents of Lucy the Staffordshire Terrier Cross ...

Polar’s happy home

"In October 2015 we adopted “Polar” the Akita from Lonsdale. She was our first adoption and the best decision we have ever made. She has settled in very well and has such a unique character, lo...