{"id":7,"date":"2014-11-25T09:20:02","date_gmt":"2014-11-24T22:50:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rspcasa.org.au\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2022-02-03T15:16:42","modified_gmt":"2022-02-03T04:46:42","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rspcasa.org.au\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Dedicated to improving the lives of all<\/em> animals across SA<\/h1>

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA South Australia)\u00a0is the state\u2019s oldest and largest animal welfare charity. Since our establishment in Adelaide in 1875, we have remained the leading voice for all creatures great and small across South Australia.<\/strong><\/p>

We work non-stop to defend the dignity of animals, while fighting to prevent animal cruelty. We are animal protectors, carers and guardians. We bring solace to the abandoned, surrendered and injured. We offer shelter<\/a>, education, medical attention and love. We help animals in need find loving forever homes<\/a>. And we advocate<\/a> for the humane treatment of all living creatures.<\/p>

Crucially, we are also the only charity empowered by State Parliament to prosecute animal cruelty and neglect<\/a>.\u00a0Our small team of inspectors respond to more than 4,000 reports of animal cruelty every year, investigating complaints against all kinds of animals in all kinds of situations.<\/p>

Our important animal welfare work is almost entirely funded by community donations<\/a>. We rely on the goodwill of our loyal supporters to continue being there for animals when they need us most.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Our vision<\/h2>

A compassionate society free of animal cruelty and suffering.<\/em><\/p>

Our mission<\/h2>

Prevent cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection.<\/em><\/p>

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The Five Freedoms<\/h2>

RSPCA South Australia believes an animal\u2019s welfare should be considered in terms of the Five Freedoms.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Freedom from hunger and thirst<\/h5>

by ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigour.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Freedom from discomfort<\/h5>

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Freedom from pain, injury or disease<\/h5>

by prevention through rapid diagnosis and treatment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Freedom to express normal behaviour<\/h5>

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Freedom from fear and distress<\/h5>

by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Learn more about RSPCA South Australia<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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