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Today’s Animal Care Stats
897
Animals currently in care
256
Animals currently in foster
219
Shelter animals currently in vet care
117
Animals currently available for adoption
Animals like Diamond need your help
This Christmas, thousands of animals will come through our shelter. Every single one of these animals urgently needs a Guardian Angel to help care for them at what may be the lowest point in their lives.
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Help save animals from neglect and abuse
This Christmas, thousands of animals will come through our shelter. Every single one of these animals urgently needs a Guardian Angel to help care for them at what may be the lowest point in their lives.
Donate nowMake a difference in under 5 minutes!
Upcoming events
RSPCA Christmas Trees!
Our annual Christmas Tree sales are back!
Visit our Burwood East shelter to purchase a real Christmas tree – they not only look and smell incredible but all proceeds go towards caring for the animals in our care this holiday season.
When:
Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 December
Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 December
Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 December
Tree sales will run from 8:30am to 5pm unless sold out prior.
Price:
Trees from $90 to $150 and stands from $55 to $65, depending on size and model.
Location:
RSPCA Burwood East, corner of Burwood Hwy and Middleborough Rd.
Feline Harmony Project – Session 4
Tuesday 12th December
Litter tray lessons
6.30pm – 7.30pm
This webinar dives into the common challenges with toileting and litter box use in cats. Participants will learn about potential causes behind litter box problems and inappropriate elimination. You will also learn about practical strategies for identifying, addressing, and resolving these issues. It will also discuss preventative tips to prevent future litter box problems. This webinar aims to promote good litter box habits, and improved well-being for cats and their owners.
Feline Harmony Project – Session 3
Tuesday 28th November
Arousal and Aggression in Cats
6.30pm – 7.30pm
This webinar dives into the complex topic of arousal and aggression in cats. Participants will learn how to identify signs of arousal and aggression, understand potential triggers, and learn effective techniques to manage your cat’s behaviour. This webinar aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of arousal and aggression, to help you understand more about your cat’s behaviour and where to start with behaviour modification and safe management at home.
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
Pet first aid
This course teaches you to measure vital signs of life in pets, bandage a bleeding wound, perform CPR on an animal, and maintain safety while working with an injured pet.
Our programs are tailored for those wanting to enter the animal industry or already working within this field, as well as helping people to increase skills with their own pets.
What you will learn:
- How to observe and measure vital signs of life in your pet
- How to bandage a bleeding wound and perform CPR on an animal
- Maintain safety while working with an injured pet
What you will get:
- A hands-on, practical class – meet and work with our industry experts and qualified trainers
- Informative and fun session to increase your knowledge and skills
- Detailed course manual to take home
- Certificate of Attendance
Appropriate for:
Pet owners, potential pet owners, those working with pet owners or their pets. Attendees must be 16 years or older.
Mastering dog grooming skills at home
Wanting to keep your pooch clean and tidy between grooms? Keen to improve your grooming and hygiene care skills for you canine friend? This short course will cover the basics of home grooming, bathing and nail care for dogs. It will cover points on:
– What can ethical dog grooming at home look like?
– Maintenance grooming to keep on top of your dog’s health and wellbeing.
-Learning techniques for nail trimming, ear cleaning, clipping, and trimming around various areas such as pads, backside, armpits, and groin regions.
– Tools used to de-shed and prevent matting.
– Ensuring safe handling and effective training methods to create a more enjoyable grooming experience for everyone involved.
Please leave fur babies at home as we will be working with RSPCA behaviour tested dogs
Demonstrations will be held by industry professionals.
What you will learn
- How to create a positive grooming experiences though classical conditioning and giving the animal choice and control
What you will get
- Understand how to create positive grooming experiences though classical conditioning and giving the animal choice and control
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. 💖
