Charlie’s story, part 1: Starving and injured, this old dog is seized from the brink of death
Imagine being so hungry that you can barely move. Weak and aching with every movement, pleading to those around you for help. This was Charlie’s existence.
Magneto the tabby trooper finds life of love and iPad games after leg amputation
Hit by a car and likely left for days without treatment, Magneto sadly needed a leg amputation. But several weeks on, his life couldn't be happier!
‘Boss of the household’ Mo the ginger cat celebrates eight-year adoptaversary
PHOTO ESSAY: It's been eight years since Mo was found meowing in a roof as a tiny kitten. Follow her rescue story through our photographer Leigh's eyes.
A peaceful refuge for her final years after a life of horrific neglect: Kelly the kelpie’s legacy
VIDEO: Kelly was one of the worst cruelty cases our inspectors had ever seen. Incredibly, the eldery kelpie found a peaceful refuge for her final years of life.
Loyal Axel was neglected when he needed help the most…
Red heeler Axel was surprisingly affectionate when found by RSPCA Inspector Verity, even though he was in unbearable pain – because his tail had been ripped off.
Rescued from Pooraka creek, terrified Pierre regains trust thanks to kindest foster mum
VIDEO: "I fell in love with Pierre instantly and was overjoyed when he was brave enough to love me back."
Before and after: Woody the brave horse survived extreme neglect
Woody was in horrific condition when seized by RSPCA inspectors in June 2016. He's since has thrived with proper care – and is now available for adoption!
A loving home for eccentric Percy, the flightless cockatoo
All kinds of weird and wonderful animals have graced RSPCA South Australia's shelters before finding loving homes – including this eccentric cockatoo!
Second chances: Cooper the staffy’s amazing transformation
VIDEO: Cooper was horrifically thin when seized by Inspector Shelly in December 2017. Just look at him now!
Meet the rescue animals our RSPCA inspectors simply had to adopt
Each year, our inspectors attend hundreds of animal cruelty and neglect cases. Some of these animals are so special, our inspectors can't help but adopt them!
Charlie’s story, part 2: A loving foster family and justice in SA’s courts
“We thought we were giving him somewhere to be comfortable for the rest of his days, we didn't realise he was a determined boy and would keep going."