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Animals like Snow need a Guardian Angel this Christmas. Your donation can help a homeless shelter animal get the care they need.

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Left to starve in the middle of winter.
Help rescue animals like Tilly.

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Today’s Animal Care Stats

895

Animals currently in care

205

Animals currently in foster

236

Shelter animals currently in vet care

96

Animals currently available for adoption

September 18, 2024

RSPCA adoption blitz!

September 18, 2024

Thank you Portland

September 12, 2024

Special dog-friendly recipe for sweetest RSPCA fundraiser

September 6, 2024

Low-cost cat desexing on the Peninsula

Animals like Teddy need you

Teddy’s previous owner beat him very badly.
It’s hard to imagine that anyone would be so cruel to a loving dog like Teddy—or to any animal.
Together, we rescue animals like Teddy and give them the happy life they deserve.

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Make a difference in under 5 minutes!

Animals like Teddy need you

Teddy’s previous owner beat him very badly.
It’s hard to imagine that anyone would be so cruel to a loving dog like Teddy—or to any animal.
Together, we rescue animals like Teddy and give them the happy life they deserve.

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Make a difference in under 5 minutes!

Upcoming events

Clear the Shelter
Adoption fees reduced on pets of all shapes and sizes!
For two days only, we’re significantly reducing the adoption fees for all companion animals to clear our shelters and get deserving pets into new, loving homes where they belong.

From Saturday 21 to Sunday 22 September, adoption fees at the RSPCA Burwood and Peninsula shelters will be as follows: 

Kittens & Cats | $50
Puppies & Dogs | $50
Rabbits & Guinea Pigs | No fee!
Senior Animals | No fee! 
When you adopt from RSPCA, your pet will also come:   
  • desexed 
  • vaccinated 
  • microchipped
  • and have a health and behaviour check
Pets make our lives better, and the school holidays are the pawfect time to add one to your home, allowing them to settle in.  

If you’re ready to adopt, come down to one of our shelters between 10am and 4pm this Saturday and Sunday to get started.
Pawsome Stories 2024
Calling all kids with a pawsome story to tell!
We’re bringing back our fifth annual Pawsome Stories writing competition!

If you’re in grades 3-6, we want to hear from you! Share your one-page story and show animals you care in one of the following categories:

  • Fiction: My pet is a secret Olympian
  • Non-fiction: How animals make our lives better
All submissions will be in the running for some a-meow-zing prizes!  
  • Student entries, you and a friend could win a unique animal education experience  
  • Teacher entries, your class could win a unique animal education experience
  • Winners take home a prize pack including Dymocks vouchers, trophies and toys
  • Plus, all finalists are invited to our award ceremony happening Thursday, 21 November 2024!
Entries will be judged by a guest judging panel.
RSPCA Cupcake Day
Host, share, care this September!

Sign up to host your own Cupcake Day event any time in September to raise funds for animals in need.

Hosting your own Cupcake Day party is as easy as pie:

  • Sign up to host via our website
  • Pick a date to host your party
  • Invite your colleagues, friends or family
  • Get planning – Bake it or fake it, what will you create!?
Sign up TODAY and bake a change for animals in need.
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RSPCA Cupcake Day
Host, share, care this September!

Sign up to host your own Cupcake Day event any time in September to raise funds for animals in need.

Hosting your own Cupcake Day party is as easy as pie:

  • Sign up to host via our website
  • Pick a date to host your party
  • Invite your colleagues, friends or family
  • Get planning – Bake it or fake it, what will you create!?
Sign up TODAY and bake a change for animals in need.
Pawsome Stories 2024
Calling all kids with a pawsome story to tell!
We’re bringing back our fifth annual Pawsome Stories writing competition!

If you’re in grades 3-6, we want to hear from you! Share your one-page story and show animals you care in one of the following categories:

  • Fiction: My pet is a secret Olympian
  • Non-fiction: How animals make our lives better
All submissions will be in the running for some a-meow-zing prizes!  
  • Student entries, you and a friend could win a unique animal education experience  
  • Teacher entries, your class could win a unique animal education experience
  • Winners take home a prize pack including Dymocks vouchers, trophies and toys
  • Plus, all finalists are invited to our award ceremony happening Thursday, 21 November 2024!
Entries will be judged by a guest judging panel.
Clear the Shelter
Adoption fees reduced on pets of all shapes and sizes!
For two days only, we’re significantly reducing the adoption fees for all companion animals to clear our shelters and get deserving pets into new, loving homes where they belong.

From Saturday 21 to Sunday 22 September, adoption fees at the RSPCA Burwood and Peninsula shelters will be as follows: 

Kittens & Cats | $50
Puppies & Dogs | $50
Rabbits & Guinea Pigs | No fee!
Senior Animals | No fee! 
When you adopt from RSPCA, your pet will also come:   
  • desexed 
  • vaccinated 
  • microchipped
  • and have a health and behaviour check
Pets make our lives better, and the school holidays are the pawfect time to add one to your home, allowing them to settle in.  

If you’re ready to adopt, come down to one of our shelters between 10am and 4pm this Saturday and Sunday to get started.
View all

RSPCA Shop

Did you know that the profits from our stores go straight to helping animals in need?

Last year over 11,000 homeless and neglected animals entered RSPCA Victoria’s doors.

Your purchase makes a bigger difference than you think. 💖

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