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Latest news: Animal welfare

Cat vaccine shortage continues, leaving Canberra felines at risk

In the easing of a cat vaccine shortage, the team at RSPCA ACT are worried there won’t be enough to meet their growing cat population.

Forgotten election promise, where is RSPCA ACT’s new shelter?

On one operating table in a small cottage, RSPCA ACT is expected to help an unending stream of abandoned, abused or unwanted animals from around the region.

Without a kennel to rest their head, ACT housing crisis hits dogs

Canberra dogs are facing a housing shortage according to the team at ARF who say there have been more and more dogs being surrendered.

Help RSPCA ACT through ruff times at the Million Paws Walk

The Million Paws Walk returns to Patrick White Lawns on Sunday 26 May to raise much needed funds for the RSPCA ACT.

RSPCA ACT: No hot cross buns or chocy eggs for pets this Easter

Easter treats while delicious can be extremely detrimental to our pets, RSPCA ACT tells us how to celebrate with our pets this weekend.

It’s raining puppies and kittens at RSPCA ACT

The pitter-patter of little paws is filling up the rooms and corridors of RSPCA ACT as more and more puppies arrive at the shelter.

Bring home a new friend with reduced adoption fees in Queanbeyan

Space is getting a tad cramped at the Queanbeyan-Palerang Animal Management Facility with a hoard of animals seeking their loving furever homes.

The animal welfare side, the Canberra cat café Reddit shut down

A post on Reddit led to the closure of Canberra's Tabby Time Cat Café & Child Care, foster organisation Paws For More shares their side.

Felicity’s side, the Canberra cat café Reddit shut down

A viral post on Reddit led to the closure of Canberra's Tabby Time Cat Café & Child Care, owner Felicity Banks tells her side of the story.

Ten tips to keep your pets safe this summer

As the sun heats things up across Canberra, pet owners are being reminded to ensure the whole family remains cool in the summer months.

Should you feed Canberra’s street cats?

If a hungry-looking stray cat is hanging around, you might feel like you are being kind by offering it a meal – but are you doing the best thing for that cat?

Relocating Canberra’s snakes with compassion and care

CW was invited by ACT Snake Removals to the release of the Eastern Brown snake that shocked viewers on Facebook last week.

Double your impact with RSPCA ACT on Thursday

To help combat rising costs, the annual RSPCA ACT Give to Get Them Home campaign returns this Thursday, 5 October.

Donate warmth to animals in need this chilly Canberra winter

Canberrans can help animals in need this winter by donating towels, blankets and pillows to local shelters and welfare organisations.

Paws hit the pavement to raise funds for RSPCA ACT

Raising funds for animals in need RSPCA ACT hosts the Million Paws Walk at Patrick White Lawns, Sunday 28 May.

ARF celebrates finding 3,500 dogs Canberra homes

ACT Rescue & Foster (ARF) have celebrated homing 3,500 dogs when Rosie the pug met her new family earlier this month.

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