Animals with insufficient shelter 639
Note: Many of the reports received by RSPCA WA in 2020 included allegations of multiple offences involving multiple animals
Overall, complaints were down from 7022 in 2019 to 6620 in 2020.
RSPCA CEO, Ben Cave, said while any decline in cruelty reporting was a positive and welcome sign, it was disappointing to see reports of ill-treatment remain steady (1% increase) and reports about dogs in hot cars jump 14%, compared to 2019.
In total, 10,271 offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2002 were reported last year.
“Looking at these numbers, it can be easy to feel disheartened, but it’s important to remember that every cruelty report received is a person speaking up and being a voice for animals,” he said.
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Bushfire information for pet owners
In response to the out-of-control bushfire in Perth’s north-eastern suburbs, which is threatening lives and homes, RSPCA WA has issued the following general advice as a resource for pet owners.
The situation is changing rapidly, so remember to stay across the latest info and take into account that you may lose power, reception or internet connections.
For the most current updates, visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 33 37), or tune in to the ABC AM radio Station.
Evacuations centres have been set up at Brown Park Recreation Complex on Amherst Road in Swan View, and at Swan Active Midland. Fore more info, click here.
Date Time
Bushfire advice for pet owners
In response to the out-of-control bushfire in Perth’s north-eastern suburbs, which is threatening lives and homes, RSPCA WA has issued the following general advice as a resource for pet owners.
The situation is changing rapidly, so remember to stay across the latest info and take into account that you may lose power, reception or internet connections.
For the most current updates, visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 33 37), or tune in to the ABC AM radio Station.
Evacuations centres have been set up at Brown Park Recreation Complex on Amherst Road in Swan View, and at Swan Active Midland. Fore more info, click here.
In line with the WA Government's measures to protect the community from the possible spread of COVID-19, RSPCA WA has made some changes to our operations.