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Today’s Animal Care Stats
1203
Animals currently in care
314
Animals currently in foster
299
Shelter animals currently in vet care
198
Animals currently available for adoption
Help save animals like Ivy from neglect and abuse
This winter, we're expecting more than 3,000 animals to come through our shelter doors. Like Ivy, many will need urgent vet care and complex surgeries. Please will you help?
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Help save animals like Ivy from neglect and abuse
This winter, we're expecting more than 3,000 animals to come through our shelter doors. Like Ivy, many will need urgent vet care and complex surgeries. Please will you help?
Donate nowMake a difference in under 5 minutes!
Upcoming events
Managing Dog Aggression
This seminar equips professionals working with aggressive dogs with the knowledge and skills to understand dog aggression, prevent bites, and respond in emergency situations. Participants will learn defensive handling techniques and how to respond if a dog is attacking a person or another dog.
Jade Currie is a qualified and experienced animal behaviour consultant and trainer with over eight years of experience in the field. She has worked in various roles, including leading a team of behavioural trainers and veterinarians at a large open-intake animal shelter, serving as a subject matter expert on animal behaviour and training for RSPCA staff and community education programs, and providing private behaviour consulting and training services for pet owners in specialist veterinary behaviour clinics.
Jade Currie, BSc (animal behaviour), Nationally Accredited Behaviour Trainer (Delta Society), MindDog Trainer
What you will learn
- Understanding dog aggression
- Types of bites and attacks
- Bite prevention techniques and approaches
- Emergency defensive handling techniques
- What to do if you or someone else is being attacked
- What to do if a dog is attacking another dog
The Bark Stops Here
Is your dog’s barking causing problems at home or with your neighbours? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Excessive barking is a common issue for many dog owners, but we’re here to help.
Join us for a comprehensive seminar with our qualified Animal Behaviour Consultant, Jade Currie. You’ll learn effective techniques for managing and reducing barking behaviours and will have Q&A time at the end of the seminar.
Jade Currie is a qualified and experienced animal behaviour consultant and trainer with over eight years of experience in the field. She has worked in various roles, including leading a team of behavioural trainers and veterinarians at a large open-intake animal shelter, serving as a subject matter expert on animal behaviour and training for RSPCA staff and community education programs, and providing private behaviour consulting and training services for pet owners in specialist veterinary behaviour clinics.
Jade Currie BSc (animal behaviour), Nationally Accredited Behaviour Trainer (Delta Society), MindDog Trainer
What you will learn
- Why dogs bark – How to identify different types of barking
- Why ‘quick fix’ solutions are not effective long-term
- Management and training solutions
Hand Rearing Young Livestock
Want to learn more about hand rearing calves, lambs and goat kids?
RSPCA Victoria’s upcoming webinar “Hand Rearing Young Livestock” will explore the shelter and housing needs for pre-weaned livestock, species-specific feeding plans and methods, as well as practical considerations to consider when caring for young livestock.
This webinar is designed for individuals interested in hand rearing pre-weaned livestock, who are currently breeding livestock or looking to in the future. It’s also ideal for those purchasing pre-weaned animals or may have these animals in their care, such as foster, rescue groups and veterinary teams.
There will an opportunity to ask questions from the audience, so come with your questions ready!
What you will learn
- How to set up space/pen for young livestock. Learn what equipment and resources are required when looking after baby animals.
- How to prepare a milk feed using good hygiene techniques, using calf milk replacer powder.
- How to design a feeding program for pre-weaned animals, including milk feeding, transitioning onto concentrates and forage, as well as weaning.
Equine Excellence
Designed for current and prospective horse and pony owners, RSPCA Victoria’s Equine Excellence course will empower you with the knowledge and skills to provide the best possible care for your horse or pony.
This hands-on course will be delivered by our in-house experts, and includes working safely around horses, caring for your horse (including hoof care, nutrition, parasite protection, housing, and shelter), first aid, plus much more.
The course is designed for:
– New horse & pony owners
– Adults & kids considering purchasing a horse or pony
– Hobby farmers new to horse ownership
– Anyone looking to increase their knowledge of equine management and equine first aid
– Individuals looking to enter the equine industry, or are new to the industry
– Individuals interested in caring for higher needs horses, rehabilitation and fostering.
What you will learn
Learn how promote natural behaviours in horses
- Learn about different equipment and grooming tools for horses
- Learn about basic wound care for horses and other common care tips
What you will get
Certificate of attendance
What to wear
- Closed in shoes for admittance into the barn
- Weather appropriate clothing for outdoors
Appropriate for
Suitable for 14 years and above
Suitable for 14 years and above
Animal Behaviour & Management Training – Cat
Upskill your staff in 2023!
RSPCA Victoria offers Animal Behaviour & Handling Training for Civic Compliance Officers, Local Laws Officers and Animal Management Officers using interactive, hands-on learning and real-life scenarios.
Key topics include:
Animal welfare and maintaining low stress environments
Animal welfare and maintaining low stress environments
- Cat Behaviour and Body Language
- Cat Housing
- Cat Handling Techniques and Equipment
- Working with fearful/aggressive cats
Our training programs are delivered by qualified RSPCA Victoria Educators, Animal Care Attendants and Behaviourists.
This is the perfect professional development opportunity for council officers and supports the training requirements in Council Domestic Animal Management Plans (a provision of the Domestic Animals Act 1994 section 68A).
What you will learn
Use of cat capture and restraint equipment
- Identification of body language
What you will get
Price includes lunch, morning/afternoon tea, course materials, certificate of attendance
What to wear
- Work attire
- Closed in shoes
Appropriate for
Civic Compliance Officers, Local Laws Officers and Animal Management Officers
Civic Compliance Officers, Local Laws Officers and Animal Management Officers
We Bought a Farmlet!
Caring for livestock in small acreage systems can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but also a new one for those who find themselves owning livestock for the first time.
This short course will guide participants in how to cater for the needs of the different livestock species in small acreage systems. Some of the points that will be included during the session will be handling methods, common husbandry practices, housing and nutrition, as well as preventative health considerations.
Led by experts in the field, this course will focus on sheep, goats, cattle, alpacas, pigs and be filled with hands on experience as well as opportunities to ask questions and discuss the needs of our livestock animals.
What you will learn
- Learn appropriate nutrition and water requirements for different species
- Learn about the primary health requirements and husbandry practices for the different species
- Learn how to handle livestock safely – simple handling practices and the traceability requirements for livestock in Victoria
What you will get
- certificate of attendance
What to bring
- Bring a notebook and pen
What to wear
- Closed in shoes for admittance into the barn
- Weather appropriate clothing for outdoors
Appropriate for
Those interested in running a hobby farm or livestock and current hobby farmers looking to increase their knowledge and skill base
RSPCA Shop
Did you know that the profits from our online store go straight to helping animals in need?
Last year over 14,000 homeless and neglected animals entered RSPCA Victoria’s doors.
Your purchase makes a bigger difference than you think. 💖
