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Santa paws is coming, how to keep pets happy and safe this Christmas

When making a list and checking it twice, our fluffy, scaly, and feathered family members usually end up being nice. Unsure of what to give your pet this Christmas or whether they...

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?

RSPCA ACT calls for more foster carers as kitten season ramps up

An influx of stray felines, combined with a heightened risk of disease among the cats, has led to an urgent call from the RSPCA ACT for more volunteer foster carers. 

Having kittens: RSPCA ACT looking for foster carers

Kitten season has begun - and the RSPCA ACT is looking for people to foster the 1,000+ kittens they will take in.

What to do when dogs attack? Canberra experts weigh in

Do you know what to do if you witness or are involved in a dog attack? CW reached out to Canberra animal experts to find out.

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.

RSPCA ACT Tails of Joy: Meet Dougie

Dougie was adopted very soon after recovering from surgery, and his family says he is very happy in his new home.

Dogs with jobs, Canberrans encouraged to take their pups to work

National Take Your Dog to Work Day is this Friday, 23 June and Canberrans are encouraged to take their besties to the office.

RSPCA ACT Million Paws Walk social photos

Photos from the RSPCA ACT Million Paws Walk, Patrick White Lawns, Canberra. Photos: Jodi Shepherd, Hot Shots Photography.

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.

RSPCA ACT tells us how to look out for pets during summer

With summer here, it’s important that pet owners take the time to ensure our furriest family members will be comfortable in changing conditions. RSPCA ACT CEO Michelle Robertson says because animals can’t take off layers if they start to get a bit toasty or simply jump in a pool, humans have to provide solutions for them.

Pets as presents? Not the best idea, says RSPCA ACT

Are you thinking that an adorable ball of fur would make the perfect present under the tree this year? The RSPCA ACT says gifting yourself a fluffy, feathered, or scaley friend can be okay if you are ready for a new family member but strongly advise against choosing one for friends and relatives.

Australians predicted to spend big this Catmas

Santa Claws is making his list and checking it twice, checking to see what cats have been naughty or nice. A new study has shown that our feline family members are expected to get at least two presents under the tree this Christmas year. While Australians are predicted to spend a whopping 71 million dollars on presents for their cats.

RSPCA ACT concerned for Canberra’s dogs

RSPCA ACT is appealing to pet owners and those in the community to reach out for help when help is needed after noticing a disturbing trend in recent months. The organisation’s inspectors say they are seriously concerned for the welfare of animals in our region after an increase in reports of emaciated dogs.

Post-pandemic economy slows RSPCA ACT fundraising efforts

What happens when fundraising isn’t making as much as it used to? Even though the team at the RSPCA ACT has been able to be in surplus in the last couple of years, they are aware their fundraisers aren’t generating as much as they once did.

Partners dollar match donations to RSPCA ACT today

Donations made to RSPCA ACT’s Give to Get Them Home campaign today will be dollar matched by generous national and local partners.

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