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Latest news: Animals

Koala joey and mum reunited in NSW north

An injured koala joey has been reunited with his mum after falling from a tree when an amorous male koala was aggressively pursuing his mother.

Trio of meerkats born at NSW Dubbo zoo

A special treat awaits visitors to Taronga's Western Plains Zoo when lockdown lifts: three baby meerkats.

Paws for a cause: RSPCA Cupcake Day is back

Taking in more than 3,000 animals a year, RSPCA ACT relies on the generosity of their donors and the community to run the shelter and keep the ACT’s animals safe and well.

Catnets make cat containment easy

With ACT’s new plan for cat containment, Catnets offer a range of cat netting solutions and portable enclosures available.

Vet creating bright future for disadvantaged pet owners

Veterinarian Dr Eloise Bright founded ACT Pet Crisis Support to provide subsidised vet care for disadvantaged, low income pet owners.

Duo raise $10k and counting for RSPCA ACT

Top fundraisers Shanaika Perera and her chocolate Labrador, Thor, will walk 30 minutes a day for Walk This May.

Beings explores connection to animals and nature

Open until 6 December, a new collaborative exhibition at Fyshwick’s Humble House Gallery, Beings, explores human-animal relation.

RSPCA ACT remind Canberrans to desex pets as kitten season starts

September is National Desexing Month and RSPCA ACT is reminding all pet owners to desex their pets as "kitten season" starts.

RSPCA ACT calls for adoptive pet parents, foster carers

The COVID-19 crisis has forced RSPCA ACT to face that they could be forced to close their shelter doors to the public, with over 240 animals in their care.

RSPCA ACT ready to clear the shelter

The RSPCA ACT is aiming to ‘clear the shelter’ this Friday and Saturday (21 and 22 February) helping animals in their care to find a forever home. There are currently over 300 animals...

Threatened animals evacuated

A number of animals were evacuated from the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve last week to escape the Orroral Valley fire which was continuing to threaten the area (as at 4 February).

Canberra Pet Rescue branches out to the bush

Local organisation Canberra Pet Rescue has branched out to help those affected by the ongoing bushfire crisis. Usually, the Canberra Pet Rescue volunteers would dedicate their time to rescuing cats and dogs...

Keeping your dog safe at the beach

It’s summer time and the beach is calling. If you’re planning on taking your dog seaside, be sure to keep a close eye for any potential risks that could spoil a great...

RSPCA ACT warns of summer danger

As temperatures continue to soar, the RSPCA ACT has issued a timely reminder about the summer danger of animals being left in cars. According to RSPCA ACT CEO Michelle Robertson, the organisation has...

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