Lucky little Sugar

Sugar’s previous owners surrendered her into the care of the RSPCA when it became apparent that they could no longer provide the care that Sugar so desperately needed.

Weighing only 6kgs, Sugar was emaciated and in urgent need of veterinary attention.  After just four weeks in the expert hands of RSPCA staff and volunteers, Sugar had doubled her weight and was ready to find a new home.

It didn’t take long for Sugar to catch the eye of her new owner, who instantly fell in love with her gentle and caring nature.  Sugar is now a much loved companion and has put her previous life behind her thanks to the generous support of the community.

Germaine (Kimba) and Sarah's story

Early this year, RSPCA Inspectors responded to a cruelty complaint involving two kelpies abandoned in a filthy, run down factory, with no food, water or bedding.  When found, both dogs were extremely emaciated, in urgent need of veterinary treatment and care.  After two months of intensive care and treatment, the dogs, named Sarah and Germaine (now renamed Kimba), have now been adopted into loving new homes after leaving their old lives behind.

Sarah and Germaine's previous owner has now been prosecuted by the RSPCA and has received a 10 year banning order and a five month Intensive Corrections Order which involves strictly supervised treatment and community service.  

The offender pleaded guilty to:

• Aggravated cruelty.
• Failure to provide veterinary treatment for a sick or injured animal.
• Failure to provide sufficient food and water to an animal.
• Confinement of an animal that is likely to cause pain and/or suffering.

The filthy factory.

Sarah and Germaine after their rescue.	Sarah and Germaine happy and healthy.

You can help give animals just like Sugar and Sarah & Germaine (Kimba) a second chance at life by donating today.

Last year alone the RSPCA cared for over 40,000 animals in need, to read just some of their stories please visit Second Chance.