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RSPCA ACT

Locality: Weston Creek, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Phone: +61 2 6287 8100

Address: 12 Kirkpatrick St 2611 Weston Creek, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.rspca-act.org.au

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24.01.2022 Cute pooch alert! Tinkerbelle the dog is a lovely girl who deserves the world. Tinkerbelle can take some time to warm up to new people, but once she knows you, be prepared for loving slobbery kisses! Sweet Tink loves a tennis ball and enjoys her daily walks out of the shelter with our volunteers. She is a big strong girl so is looking for a physically capable owner who can continue with her regular exercise sessions. Tinkerbelle will love regular exercise adventures to keep ...her both happy and healthy. For more information about Tink and to book an adoption appointment visit her adoption profile at https://www.adoptapet.com.au/pet/757183

24.01.2022 There's one thing these animals have in common, and sadly it is that they have all been at RSPCA ACT for over 60 days. Isla, Wallace, Cory, Luna and Tink are looking for their forever homes! These lovable animals each have their own varying personalities, quirks and traits and cannot wait to find the right humans to call their own. Some love toys, some loves cuddles and kisses and some prefer just to lazily nap the day away. ... We need your help to find them their perfect match and we won't stop until we do! If you or someone you know would be the perfect match for any of these animals make sure to tag them in this post now! Check out their adoption profiles and book an adoption appointment today. And if you can't adopt, consider becoming a Guardian Angel for these animals in need by donating today: https://bit.ly/3m9WAJN Tinkerbelle https://www.adoptapet.com.au/pet/757183 Isla https://www.adoptapet.com.au/pet/764482 Wallace https://www.adoptapet.com.au/pet/766256 Cory https://www.adoptapet.com.au/pet/767225 Luna https://www.adoptapet.com.au/pet/768691

24.01.2022 Its National Desexing Month and we are reminding all pet owners about the importance of desexing their pets! Desexing plays a crucial part in managing unwanted litters and could reduce numbers of unwanted animals that end up at local RSPCAs and other rescue groups around the country every year. During the last financial year, RSPCA ACT desexed over 1,200 animals!... For more information about why desexing it important head to our knowledgebase here http://bit.ly/RSPCAKB To book in your pet for desexing visit our Desexing Clinic web page here http://bit.ly/RSPCAACTDC

23.01.2022 This is Otter, a delightful rabbit who is at RSPCA ACT waiting for a new owner who can give her a loving and safe forever home. Could she be the perfect pet for you?

23.01.2022 Our phone lines are down! Please bear with us while we work to fix the problem. For any urgent enquiries please contact us at [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

22.01.2022 Meet Stevie, an enthusiastic young pooch who is ready to step out of the RSPCA ACT shelter and into the real world. The energetic dog and curious, cuddly cat Silas are this weeks featured pets looking for loving homes. Could they be the perfect additions to your life?

21.01.2022 Meet Azula! This poor birdie was brought in to us via another vet clinic after a kind person had found her, broken and worse for wear. Azula has been under the excellent care of one of our veterinarians, and is now ready for adoption. Like most ringnecks, it takes some time for Azula to warm up to people - her new owners will need to understand that she is a bird that requires consistent socialising. Due to the nature of her injury, she has spent some time with her arm in a... sling while she recovers, so she has been prone to muscle wastage in that wing. With her set up in the shelter, she has begun to work this back (think physiotherapy but for birds!) and is growing stronger in her wing each day. Her new cage has had to be kitted out for this purpose, and we hope that one day she will regain complete use of her wing, but her new owners will need to keep in mind that she may not, and may need continued veterinary treatment at their local avian vet. If you are interested in booking an adoption appointment, head to our website to find out more. Azula's Adoption Profile: https://www.adoptapet.com.au/pet/764115

20.01.2022 Our Poorly Drawn Pet Portrait day was just two weeks ago. Can you believe it? We just wanted to say a big thank you for all of our volunteers for their beautiful artworks, and thank you to all the people who donated on the day to receive their lovely portraits. Here are some of our absolute favourites from on the day. Make sure you keep your eyes posted for future events!

20.01.2022 Local Bachelor finds forever home! In the fashion of a true tinder love story, wed like to announce the handsome Cluck Norris has found his special ladies. His adoption application was one of many giggles, but we knew for sure that handsome cluck was sure to find his perfect match.... His new family have told us already that - "he is such a character. He had his ladies swooning at his skills of controlling the lawnmower and its abilities to uncover bugs hidden in the grass." Best of luck to the happy pentuple and hope they enjoy their lives in the coop

19.01.2022 This week’s RSPCA ACT Pets of the Week are a sweet pooch called Isla and a cat named Flynn who has plenty to say. Could one of the delightful animals be the perfect pet for you?

19.01.2022 Idris is a beautiful big bunny who is looking for his forever home. This is his second time at the RSPCA, and now hes ready to try again! He is a curious boy who loves to give you a good sniffing, but can be nervous at first, so needs to be approached slowly. Idris would prefer a home with no children. He likes to explore his surroundings, and his new home will need to offer him lots of space to stretch his legs. Idris has been handled in his previous home, and is calm whe...n held, but will jump out of your lap once hes had enough. For more info about Idris and to book an adoption appointment visit his profile here https://www.adoptapet.com.au/pet/748397

19.01.2022 The RSPCA ACT shelter is extremely outdated, was never built for purpose and requires urgent work to provide for more functional care and services to the ACT’s animals in need. Last year, our Board of Directors agreed that our redevelopment is a priority project and together we have invested much time and effort into moving forward with our ‘Project Home’. Over the past year we have worked on business case options and master-planning, with staff and volunteers providing pra...ctical inputs on day-to-day requirements as part of the planning processes. We are very pleased to announce that our most recent efforts have resulted in us securing a commitment from ACT Labor’s Chris Steel MLA, where a re-elected ACT Labor Government will assist us to build a new, fit for purpose facility in the next term of government. This commitment is an important step however, we still have work to do to reach our goal. We would like to thank you for your ongoing interest in us, your support of RSPCA ACT, the animals in our care and those who still need our help. Keep posted on outcomes by signing up to our eNewsletter at our website www.rspca-act.org.au

19.01.2022 Here are just a few of the beautiful faces that found forever homes last week. If you are looking for a new furry or feathery friend to join your family, make sure to check out our website to find your purrfect match. https://www.rspca-act.org.au/adopt-pet

18.01.2022 What has 8 paws and purrs like an engine? ....These guys! Henri and Cookie are a smoochy pair on bonded kitties looking for their forever home together. While they can be shy at first, it isnt long before Cookie is meowing at you demanding pats and Henri will be rubbing up against you to show his love. They are an older pair who are looking for a quiet home, with a new family who will be patient and gentle with them while the settle in.... Adoption appointments are still required so book here to meet this beautiful pair: https://www.rspca-act.org.au/services/adoption-appointments

18.01.2022 Happy Vet Nurse Day! We appreciate the hard work and dedication of all our staff and volunteers every single day, but today we're going to shout it out from the roof top! Each year we see thousands of animals come into our care and our vet nurses are an integral part of ensuring our animals are healthy and loved at the shelter during their time of need. We simply couldn't do it without them!... Happy Vet Nurse Day to all the vet nurses out there.

17.01.2022 Meet Harvey. A sweet little dove who has recently gone through a pretty rough time. Harvey was brought to us by a member of the public after he was found a little worse for wear. We think Harvey unfortunately has had a tumble with a cat and found himself in need of a bit of TLC. With some care from our vets and time to recover Harvey is feeling a lot better. With his feathers growing back he is finally feeling handsome again and is now ready to find his new home. He would lo...ve an outdoor aviary hopefully with some girls he can show off his scars to. Girls dig guys with scars right? If you have some room in your aviary for a tough little dove looking for some love visit Harveys adoption profile and book an adoption appointment now. https://www.adoptapet.com.au/pet/760336

17.01.2022 Today we want to introduce you to Phantom. Phantom is a brave cat who endured much pain, but thankfully will live with his forever Guardian Angel this holiday season. *Warning: Graphic description follows in next paragraph* Found abandoned at our front gate, we estimate Phantom had been alone for over 12 hours before he was found. A rotting wound ran from the bottom of his ear down to the lip and jaw with a small number of maggots lay inside eating away the rotting flesh... from his injury. Our team worked to place Phantom under anaesthetic to clean his wound. The feel of a home provides so much more comfort and reassurance to an animal as they heal. So once Phantom was on the road to recovery, he was placed with one of our dedicated foster carers for his wounds to heal. Donate to help animals like Phantom: https://bit.ly/2Iw6EhH With time, Phantom’s eye slowly began to scar over, distorting its shape. While it remained functional Phantom could no longer completely close his eyelid to cover his eye. In the best interest of his quality of life, we made the decision to remove his eye to relieve his pain and discomfort. Soon after his surgery, Phantom found his forever home. We don’t know Phantom’s story before he arrived at our gate. But thanks to our generous donors and supporters, we gave him the second chance he deserved. The chance at a better life. Phantom holds a dear place in our hearts here at the shelter. Today, we’re asking you to open yours and to become a Guardian Angel to an animal that needs your help. Your contribution, no matter how small, makes all the difference. This Christmas and beyond, help us make second chances come true. Make a donation and become a Guardian Angel today at https://bit.ly/2Iw6EhH

17.01.2022 Adopted! These beautiful faces found their forever homes over the last week. If you are looking to find a forever friend to call your own, keep an eye on our website as animals become available. https://www.rspca-act.org.au/adopt-pet

16.01.2022 Meet Misty, a friendly and delightful older dog who is at RSPCA ACT waiting for a comfy retirement home to call her own. She needs a short daily stroll, some fun and games in the garden and plenty of places for her to nap and rest her head. Could she be the perfect pet for you?

16.01.2022 The scent of pine in the air can mean one thing and one thing only. Christmas is here! While we usually would suggest you don’t put up your tree until December1 you must make an exception for a REAL Christmas Tree with all funds raised helping animals in need! So, make sure you harness up your reindeer and prepare your sleigh. Christmas Trees will go on sale from this Saturday 28th November until 23rd December. ... To help transport your tree: Make sure your vehicle is large enough to contain a large tree (our trees are approx. 1.8m tall) Make sure if you plan to attach your tree to your roof, you have roof racks and rope to ensure it is safely secure You may wish to bring a pair of gardening gloves as these are real pine trees with spiky pine needles and sticky sap ( you may also want to line the inside of your car with a tarp or sheet) Finally, to help maintain social distancing and to keep our staff, volunteers and supporters safe, we ask where possible for you to carry your own tree to your car, or bring a friend to help you! + = Find out more: https://www.rspca-act.org.au/christmastrees

16.01.2022 Exciting job opportunities have become available at RSPCA ACT. Including roles for Veterinary Nurses and a Volunteer Coordinator. For more information and application details visit our website. https://www.rspca-act.org.au/get-i/employment-opportunities

16.01.2022 Adoption update! We love to hear from our adopters to hear how their new forever friends are doing. This is Mischief who was adopted from us back in July. She is so loved, here is what her new humans have to say! From day one she had us wrapped around her paw, and over the past four weeks she has settled into a great routine.... Highlights are definitely morning and evening walks. The evenings provide excitement as we past the tennis courts and mornings often provide a reward with the collection of tennis balls growing. (Fetch is a favourite) she has made friends with a number of dogs and their people on our walks and greets them excitedly. She is smart, cheeky, eager to please and oh so sweet. We are still taking our time, slow and steady with Missy and our cat Eliot. Missy is very enthusiastic to be the very best of friends, while Eliot sees them more as flatmates - not friends! (She is a lot more energetic than our old boy was). Interaction is positive, just enthusiastic, so we are not worried. She is living up to her name, but at the same time bringing us much happiness (I love Staffy cuddles). If you have an adoption update youd love to share, send us an email at [email protected]

15.01.2022 Checkout our pets of the week!

14.01.2022 Adopted! These beautiful animals found their forever home last week. For more animals waiting to find their perfect match head to our website www.adoptapet.com.au

14.01.2022 We have a very special message and announcement to make this evening! The incredibly talented Sarah McLeod is well-recognised as the lead singer of The Superj...esus and Australian rock royalty But anyone who has followed her career would know her beloved dog Chachi also played a very important role in her life Sadly, Chachi passed away recently at the age of 15 years To celebrate Chachis life, Sarah has written Chachis Theme which is exclusively premiering through the RSPCA today Were honoured that Sarah and her team have chosen to donate all proceeds from the single to the RSPCA, to help us bring comfort to thousands of animals who are yet to find a home Fetch some tissues and listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYDW4Epl-Go&feature=youtu.be AND buy a copy of Chachis Theme, for yourself or a friend here: ditto.fm/chachis-theme

14.01.2022 Meet 5 handsome Roosters looking for their forever homes. Sherry, Terry, Dolph, Kearney and Jimbo are just five eligible bachelors looking for some chicks to hang out with. Life is a little lonely here at the RSPCA ACT and while these boys have the company of our staff, they would love nothing more than a home with some chook ladies, grass to nibble, dirt to scratch and some bugs to chase. ... Most roosters stay at the shelter for over 6 months, so if you have a property or some lovely neighbours open to a handsome rooster please come and say hello. These bachelors are ready and waiting to find their true loves peck. So make sure to check out our website for available adoption appointments.

14.01.2022 TODAY is your chance to WIN an exclusive virtual cooking class with Reece Hignell! Simply make a donation OR raise $24 on your fundraising page in the next 24 hours for RSPCA’s Cupcake Day to go in the draw to win. So spread the word and ask your family, friends and colleagues to donate or make a donation yourself. You will all be in with a chance to win this sweet experience!... Register for free: http://bit.ly/CCDReeceHignell If you haven't got a fundraising page but still want to be in it to win it, you can donate to RSPCA ACT’s Cupcake Day fundraising page: http://bit.ly/RSPCAACTCCD

13.01.2022 Adopted! Here are a few of the animals that found their forever home last week. We have over 30 animals still looking to find their forever home. You can find out who is available for adoption at www.adoptapet.com.au

13.01.2022 Happy Mew Year! Goodbye 2020 and hello 2021. From all our team we hope 2021 brings many delights for you and your families. ... Today we will be closed, but will reopen regular trading from 9am tomorrow, 2nd of January.

13.01.2022 How adorable are some of the beautiful faces that were adopted this week? For more information on animals waiting to find their forever homes head to www.adoptapet.com.au

13.01.2022 Hello everyone! Our phone lines have unfortunately gone down this morning. Please bare with us as we work to resolve the issue. Id you need to reach us please send through a Facebook message. ... Thanks Team RSPCA ACT

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12.01.2022 Dudley recently celebrated his 10th birthday! This gorgeous boy was born in the shelter 10 years ago. His fur mum recently sent us an email letting us know how he was going and this is what she had to say. "We had come to the shelter to adopt a pair of adult dogs and had chosen two beautiful 3 and 4 year olds but when we arrived, we were told that the pair were not compatible and could not be rehomed together. Coincidentally, on that day, a litter of pups had just been rel...eased for adoption and though we had not thought a pup was not going to be suitable for our lifestyle we immediately fell in love with Dudley and he became ours. Tonight as I write this I am sitting with my beautiful black boy lying across my feet. On the day we collected him from the shelter Dudley was driven straight to work to begin, what was to become ,10 years of devoted customer service. At 9 weeks of age he was immediately put to work meeting and greeting customers in my furniture shop. He took his job very seriously and made sure even the most dog unfriendly people warmed to him. Many customers confessed that they were really only coming back to the shop to see Dudley, not great for business, but never has there been a dog happier to see his friends. He remains, and has always been a dog who lives to please. A wonderful companion and a dog with such a generous and warm nature. He has spent his whole life being wherever we are and we are so grateful that we have been in a position to be able to do that. He has a companion, another RSPCA rescue dog ,Molly, who we flew to Canberra from Noosa. We had seen her photo on line when we were looking for a friend for Dudley and fell in love. She was described to us as a Labrador cross but is quite obviously mostly ridgeback and has unexpectedly grown to be exactly the same size as Dudley. She arrived a year after we got Dudley and had been abandoned on a roadside when she was only a few weeks old. She was 14 weeks when she arrived with us and was welcomed by Dudley with great enthusiasm. He laid his favourite toy at her feet, shared his food and water bowls, and finally curled up with her on his bed and cared for her. They remain best friends and he still cares for his more nervous sister. Our thanks go to the RSPCA for the opportunity to adopt these amazing dogs, we cannot imagine life without them." How cute? We are so grateful that Dudley and Molly found their perfect forever homes. We love hearing stories of our past adoptees on how their lives are now. If you have an adoption update youd like to share email us at [email protected]

12.01.2022 This is Arnie, a shy pooch who has had a tough time and needs a gentle, loving owner who can help him live his best life. Hes at RSPCA ACT waiting for the right person to take him in. Could it be you?

12.01.2022 Cute bunnies? We got em. Meet Poppy, a darling little lady who was recently surrendered to the shelter and is now on the journey to find a new home. This girl has been in our care for some time, and has recently been in foster care while being treated for an infection in her eye socket. This bun doesnt have a left eye. ... Poppy loved living in her foster home, growing in confidence each day. Shes a little bit cheeky, very inquisitive and loves the attention of humans. If you think you could give Poppy a forever home, make sure you check out the rest of her adoption profile here: https://www.adoptapet.com.au/pet/759374

12.01.2022 Animals finding forever homes is definitely the best part of our week! Here are some of the gorgeous faces that found their perfect match.

12.01.2022 Put your paws up. Its time to get ready for Cupcake Day 2020! With COVID-19 greatly affecting our shelters, and you, weve had to make some changes on how we plan to celebrate. Whether you are baking for yourself, hosting a socially distanced event or plan to drop off some treats to a friends house theres still plenty of opportunity to get out your apron and help out shelter animals at the same time. To support you on your journey we have even created a FREE downloadable... kit full of goodies including posters, donation jar wraps, party bunting, cupcake flags and our host guide. If you havent signed up yet, what are you waiting for? Register for FREE at https://bit.ly/2F5AyrF

11.01.2022 Today is International Legacy Day and we want to say a big thank you to all those people who have, or are planning on, leaving a charitable gift in their Will. At any given time RSPCA ACT cares for over 200 animals while they wait for their happily forever after. Over recent years Gifts in Wills have been essential in keeping the shelter doors open and ensuring good animal welfare outcomes in the ACT. To find out more information about Gifts in Wills, head to our website https://www.rspca-act.org.au/get-involved/gifts-wills. #legacyday2020 #includeacharity

11.01.2022 Have you recently lost a pig? RSPCA ACT is looking for the owners of a young pig who has come into the care of the shelter. The pig, who currently goes by the name Alfie, is young with distinct facial markings along his snout and face. Individuals who believe this animal may belong to them will need to provide shelter staff proof of ownership of the pig prior to reclaiming.... For further information please contact our team on 6287 8100 or via email at [email protected]

10.01.2022 These beautiful animals found their forever homes last week! To find more animals available for adoption head to our website below. https://www.adoptapet.com.au/

10.01.2022 How cute is Chapman? A gorgeous cat adopted over a year ago. His humans have sent us a lovely update on how he is going. "One year ago today I adopted our beautiful chompy Chappy-cat. Coming from a life as a stray, he took a while to learn the ropes, but now he's fully secure in his position as high ruler of all, with us as his lowly food slaves (and he'll so kindly give us several hours notice that his food time is, in fact, coming up). ... He's grown into a confident and comfortable cat, happy to cuddle or just sit nearby keeping an eye on things. I can't wait for many more years with this screamy boi, even if he does constantly steal the seat I was *just* about to sit on." We love hearing how our previous adopters are doing. If you have an adoption update to share please email us at [email protected] or send us a DM!

10.01.2022 Shnap out of it! It's Cher! This leading lady arrived at the shelter with her two daughters, and is now ready to find a home where she can be the star. Cher can be a bit reserved around new people, but once she warms up, she will be a delight. Cher would do best indoors as she is a smaller bunny and, just like her name sake, has quite an impressive head of hair so she will need grooming due to her longer coat. ... Cher could live with other bunnies with slow introductions, and older children who can respect the need to give the diva some space! Cher is a quiet bunny, and will need a family to interact with her slowly, gently and allow her the time to build trust. If you think you have the space in your home for this darling rabbit, please book an appointment to meet her! https://adoptapet.com.au/pet/812602

10.01.2022 Adoption update from a cheeky Horse who was recently in our care! Rowdy was surrendered to our Inspectors after his owner was doing it tough and was unable to provide the care he required. After some time in a paddock at RSPCA ACT he made his way to a new forever home. Here is what his new family had to say: Rowdy is a much loved part of our family. It was hoped that he and the racehorse who had already retired to our property would get along. It was an instant friendship an...d the two horses are so closely bonded now. So much so that they cannot be parted. Each morning, together they greet me at their feed bins and put on a real show of whinnying and nodding of their heads. Rowdy has always loved eating and still will often snort whilst eating. He particularly loves carrots, which the team at the shelter introduced him to. During the day they play games to annoy each other and race against one another to show off. Rowdy loves the sandpit and rolls several times a day in it. He enjoys his weekly grooming sessions but always rolls in dirt immediately afterwards. It took a little while for Rowdy to show his true character. I always thought he missed the staff at RSPCA. After a few months, he really settled in and showed affection and independence. He often just comes out of the blue and snuggles with me when the other horse is not looking. When he arrived he was underweight and a lot of his hair was missing. Within three months he looked like he could return to the show ring. Rowdy has got used to having his feet filed and the farrier is so gentle with him. He gives me so much joy. I love watching him and the other horse enjoy our property and the fact that they have both found a soul mate in each other. Rowdy deserves his new found happy place. We dont often receive animals like Rowdy at the shelter, which makes it hard to predict the resources we will need upon their arrival. From additional feed to supplies for veterinary checks and cleaning. If you can, please donate today to help us help them. Donate at: http://bit.ly/RowdyDonate

10.01.2022 Meet the beautiful bonded pairs at RSPCA ACT. If you have the space in your home, and your heart, why not welcome a bonded pair of animals to your family. Dogs Nala & Dozer, Cats Cookie & Henry, Mowgli & George and Jinx & Nori are all looking for beautiful forever homes to call their own. ... To find out more about their personalities head to our adoption profiles at https://www.adoptapet.com.au/

10.01.2022 Its no secret that this years Cupcake Day celebration is going to look a little bit different from 2019. To safely 2020-proof your delicious day, here are some socially-safe (but still sugar-filled) ways to party: Video call your mates over tea and treats A bake and drop surprise at your friends house... A work celebration keeping with your companys COVID-safe policy Different groups invited to your house throughout the day An outdoor picnic with a smaller number of guests COVID-19 has certainly impacted our shelters, so we need YOU more than ever to bake, eat and fundraise for the thousands of animals that turn to RSPCA ACT each year. To bake a change, and indulge in some tasty treats sign up here today: https://bit.ly/ACTCupcakes

10.01.2022 Looking to spoil dad this Sunday? Want to help animals in need? We have the purr-fect solution just for you. Purchase your 2020|2021 Entertainment Membership today and well receive an extra $10 - $20 on top of the 20% RSPCA ACT receives from each membership purchased through our page.* Best of all an Entertainment Membership is valid for 12 months from when you activate your account. Thats a full 365 days to experience all the great deals your membership has to offer.... Help us give animals the second chance they deserve and in return get amazing discounts including up to 50% off and 2 for 1 deals on dining, activities and shoppingjust in time for Fathers Day! Sink your teeth into this promotion today and paw-chase your Entertainment Membership below. http://bit.ly/EntertainmentPawchase *T&Cs apply. Visit the website for more information.

10.01.2022 Some of you may remember the beautiful River who had puppies at the shelter mid last year. Her lovely new family recently shared with us an update on how she is doing. "River has settled in with our family quite well. She is a very smart dog and is learning things very quuckly.... She has learnt how to wait when her food is out in front of her, how to walk on her lead and shows us her funny personality every day. Here are some happy snaps of her and her mate Louie." We love hearing from our adoptees and their new families. If you have a story to share send us a DM or email us at [email protected]

09.01.2022 It was a week of many cat adoptions here at RSPCA ACT. Here are just a few of the furry felines that found furever homes last week.

09.01.2022 Change the life of an animal in need in 2021. Last financial year we saw over 3,000 animals arrive at the shelter in need of rescue. Vulnerable animals seized, surrender or strays requiring medical treatment, urgent care, socialisation and forever homes. In 2021 you can make your New Years Resolution to make a difference. Join RSPCA Rescue Team and give a regular ongoing monthly donation to help every animal that arrives in our care. Joining RSPCA Rescue Team is easy. ... You decide how much you can give, and your donation is set up to automatically process each month securely. You can relax knowing that your monthly gift makes a real difference every day to the animals in our care. Should your circumstances change, your donation can be easily paused, stopped or amended at any time. Plus, come tax time we will send an End of Financial Year receipt with each of your donations. For more information and to join RSPCA Rescue Team visit our website below. http://bit.ly/RSPCARescueTeam

09.01.2022 Meet Cluck Norris... this handsome guy arrived at the shelter after finding himself lost from his home. Sadly no one has come forward to find him so Cluck is now looking for a new forever family to call his own. Cluck Norris would love to find a home with other lady chickens. He has proved himself at the shelter as kind and caring to small breed chickens, so he is definitely open to meeting more lady friends. ... If you have the right home for Cluck, make sure you book an adoption appointment at our website.

08.01.2022 Happy International Dog Day! We dont mean to be biased but who doesnt love a cute pooch? To celebrate all things dog here are some quirky dog facts you may not know. ... A dogs nose has 300 million receptors - while humans have only 400 Dogs do dream! Dogs and humans have the same type of slow wave sleep and rapid eye movement so during the REM sage dogs can dream. The twitching and paw movements that occur during their sleep are signs your pet is dreaming. Dogs noses are wet to help absorb scent chemicals. A Greyhound could beat a Cheetah in a long distance race. Dogs understand up to 250 words and gestures, which makes them as smart as toddlers. Share your best dog fact with us and a picture of your perfect pooch in the comments below!

08.01.2022 **Please note that all bookings to meet these puppies must be made through our website at https://bit.ly/2X8XBrZ. Currently all available appointments have been booked.** Holding out for a hero? Or perhaps evil has never looked so cute? Meet the 7 puppies ready to take on the world! Bruce, Clark, Lois, Ivy, Harley, Quinn and Diana are looking for some furever homes to call their own. ... Despite their mischievous names, we think that Harley, Ivy and Quinn will become the perfect partner in crime given your love, affection and dedication to training. While Clark, Lois, Diana and Bruce are ready to be the hero of your household, they’ll also require plenty of socialisation as they grow over the next 6 weeks. Including Puppy Training, exploring new sights, and meeting other healthy, vaccinated adult dogs. If you are interested in adopting one of these gorgeous make sure you head to their profiles and book an appointment. But please be patient, these cuties will be extremely popular and appointments will fill out fast. Head to our website now https://bit.ly/2X8XBrZ

08.01.2022 Did you know that its Include A Charity Week? Animals give you a better life. You can leave them a better world. The deep love you feel for them can live on and help create a kinder better world for animals long after youre gone.... Including a gift in your Will to RSPCA ACT is a meaningful way to make a real difference to the lives of animals in need. For more information about leaving a gift in your Will please visit our website. http://bit.ly/ACTGIW

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06.01.2022 Bit of Friday cuteness for you, Porky and Tate both came in separately as strays. When we put their cages together they immediately started chatting and making friends with each other. Last week we introduced them and they immediately started jumping around! We’ve decided to make them a bonded pair for adoption because they are so happy together and much more confident. It sounds like true love to us!

06.01.2022 We will be closed today for the Labour Day public holiday! Regular hours will resume tomorrow at 9am. Thank you for your support.... Team RSPCA ACT

06.01.2022 Every month hundreds of animals arrive at the shelter in need of love and care. Thanks to our generous supporters we are able to provide the necessary treatment, rehabilitation and care to ensure every healthy and sociable animal at the shelter has the chance to find their forever home. Some animals arrive as undesexed strays, some are found abandoned without a microchip and some are surrendered to our Inspectors. Regardless of how and why they got to us, each voiceless anima...l that comes through our door has a story to tell. Animals like Rowdy the skinny Horse, Turtle the one eyed Kitten and young River. Read their stories: h https://bit.ly/ACTReadStory We believe it is important that we share their stories with you. After all, it is your support that enables us to create second chances and to find their forever homes. Donate now to help animals in need: https://bit.ly/ACTDonateToday

05.01.2022 Meet Toddy the cutest Turtle! This senior citizen is pretty set in his ways... he knows what he likes and certainly wants nothing less Unfortunately his stubbornness has led to some dietary related health concerns and just a little ittle bit of extra weight beneath that shell. Besides these health concerns Toddy is a sweet older boy just looking for somebody to love, some one as hard shelled as him to help him get back on track. ... Toddy can be a bit shy when out of his tank, but is very curious and likes to watch the world float by. Like all turtles Toddy loves to swim and will need a home with a tank with plenty of room to move, at least 3ft long. Toddy has had a tank to himself his whole life... and stubborn in his ways really doesnt want to start sharing now. Toddy will need a good diet plan, and will benefit from access to an exotic animal vet who can help with his future care. If you think you have the perfect retirement home for Toddy, head to our website and book an adoption appointment now! Visit Toddys Adoption Profile here: https://www.adoptapet.com.au/pet/757180

05.01.2022 RSPCA ACT is proudly supported by Advocate through the provision of Advocate to all Shelter animals in care just like Elton. Advocate is an easy to apply, monthly spot-on treatment that helps protect pets against parasites such as heartworm, lungworms, fleas, roundworms, hookworms and mites. Prevention is becoming more and more important, not only for the health of your pet but also to protect your family, and the community from parasites and the diseases that they can sprea...d. Looking to purchase Advocate for your pet? Visit the RSPCA ACT Retail store to get Advocate today! Find out more about Advocate at their website. https://www.advantagepetcare.com.au/

05.01.2022 Feeling hungry? Why not get some baking practice in before Cupcake Day on October 26 and indulge in some delicious double choc lamingtons! Ali King has been kind enough to share this drool worthy recipe with all of us. And we thought they would go down a treat with our favourite supporters, YOU. Head over to our Cupcake Day website to find all the ingredients youll need to make this masterpiece. ... Get the recipe here http://bit.ly/AKRecipe While youre at it, dont forget to sign up for Cupcake Day 2020. A sweet-filled celebration that you can observe wherever your paws take you at a socially distanced work gathering, an outdoor catch up with family or at home on a Zoom call with friends. Register at http://bit.ly/ACTRegisterCCD

04.01.2022 The school holidays are well underway in the ACT but you might already be thinking of what fun new programs to book in next holidays, if you need inspiration, consider booking one of our incursion visits! RSPCA ACT is excited to offer Incursions for Primary schools, Out of School Hours Care, Childcare and Community Centres. Through these sessions, we aim to promote empathy for animals, understanding of the role of the RSPCA, and an understanding of how to care for pets with r...espect and love. Our Incursion sessions are designed by a qualified primary school teacher, and align with the Australian Curriculum for years K-6 in the areas of Science, Literacy and Essential Capabilities Ethical Understanding and Personal and Social Capability. Each Incursion session includes: A PowerPoint presentation that shows the participants our shelter, some of the stories of our current residents and other general information about RSPCA Play based experiences such as vet or microchip checks on realistic plush animals Opportunity to create enrichment activities for shelter animals. This may include kitten toys, dog food enrichment, mouse tunnels, or more! All sessions are facilitated by our Learning and Development Coordinator, and all resources are provided. Incursion sessions run for approximately 2 hours and are appropriate for groups of up to 50 participants. To find out more either email [email protected] or visit https://lnkd.in/gVW9CeF

04.01.2022 Looking for love? Luna is one big bundle of it and ready to find her forever home! There’s a few things this little lady enjoys including exercise. Luna would love to find a new family ready to commit to daily adventures through walking, running, biking or hiking. She’s ready for any form of being on the go to ensure she stays happy and healthy. Luna is looking for someone who has had previous experience with dogs. A person ready to keep up her training and encourage her to... learn new things. Luna loves to play games with toys, especially tug. This gorgeous girl is ready to battle it out and be the reigning champ of each game. During her time at the shelter we’ve seen that Luna can be quite particular with the company she keeps. So for now she’ll be best in a home where she can be the only dog. For more information on Luna, head to her adoption profile below. https://www.adoptapet.com.au/pet/768691

03.01.2022 Rosco is a handsome bull terrier with a great personality to match his charming looks, and hes at RSPCA ACT waiting to find a forever home. He needs an active ...owner who will take him on regular outdoor adventures and give him some cuddle time at the end of the day. Could he be the perfect pet for you? See more

03.01.2022 Homer is a bouncy dog just bursting with love for his favourite humans. Hes at the RSPCA ACT looking for that special someone with time and energy to provide h...im with a loving forever home. Heres more about the cute pooch and two elderly Persian cats who also need a home to call their own. See more

02.01.2022 ADOPTED! Just some of the adorable animals that found their forever home last week. We have plenty of animals waiting for their perfect match. To see the animals currently available for adoption, please visit www.adoptapet.com.au

02.01.2022 We love seeing animals being adopted to loving forever homes! If you're looking for a furry friend visit our adopt a pet page here: https://bit.ly/2QYOg5i

02.01.2022 Temperatures are starting to reach up to 30 degrees so its super important to keep an eye out for our pets. While it is a great time to enjoy the sunshine and everything that comes with it, there are a few tips to help keep your pets prepared. Make sure to provide your pets with a cool, shaded area with proper ventilation at all times. ... Provide plenty of clean and fresh water include extra bowls in case of any spillage on a hot day When possible bring animals inside where it is cooler for the animal Small animals like rabbits, guinea pigs, fetters, birds, rats and mice are highly susceptible to heat stress (which can be fatal). Make sure these animals are kept in cool and shady spots and provide cool treats for them to enjoy. Avoid exercise in hot and humid consitions. Try to walk your pet early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the hottest part of the day. DO NOT leave your pets in hot cars. Every year we receive numerous complaints about dogs in hot cars. It only takes 6 minutes for an animal to die in a hot car. Pets can overheat even when the windows are down or the vehicle is in the shade. What are your best pet tips for summer? Comment them down below!

01.01.2022 As the weather warms up and restrictions ease around the ACT, you may be inclined to take your dog on your next road trip. Make sure your holiday is safe and relaxed for both of you by keeping in mind the following: Make sure your dog is microchipped with up to date details in case your dog gets lost at any point Ensure your pet is up to date with their vaccinations and worming. ... Keep your dog comfortable and safe during the trip, including suitable restraints. Never leave your dog unattended in a car, dogs can die very quickly from heat stress, even in mild weather. Stop for plenty of toilet breaks to avoid accidents in the car and allow for on-lead exercise outside of the vehicle. For more information and a checklist of what to pack for your pets check out the article below on our knowledgebase. https://kb.rspca.org.au//what-do-i-need-to-know-about-tak/

01.01.2022 Some beautiful animals found their forever homes last week. If youre ready to find your perfect match head to our website now. https://www.rspca-act.org.au/adopt-pet