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Inspectorate
RSPCA Inspectors work tirelessly to protect animals from cruelty. Each year, our team of 17 Inspectors work to investigate an astounding 14,121 reported cases of animal cruelty across Victoria. This includes Inspectors who are based in Geelong, Melton, Ballarat, Bendigo, Wangaratta, Sale, Bairnsdale, Pearcedale, Pakenham and Melbourne.
Our Inspectors work to protect animals from cruelty and neglect by enforcing existing law. RSPCA Inspectors are warranted to enforce the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (POCTAA) in Victoria. In so doing they are the only non-government officers with the power to lay charges under this act.
The RSPCA Victoria Inspectorate costs approximately $3 million each year to operate including legal costs and the costs of caring for animals rescued from cruelty. Victorian State Government funding for the Inspectorate is only $1 million each year with the remainder is supported with donations from the community.
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