Further information
For more information, consult the following on the RSPCA Knowledgebase:
RSPCA key links
- Purpose, vision, mission and values
- RSPCA Australia animals charter
- What is good animal welfare?
RSPCA policies
- GP - General Policies
- A - Companion Animals
- B - Farm Animals
- C - Animals in Sport, Entertainment, Performance, Recreation and Work
- D - Animals in Research and Teaching
- E - Wild Animals
- F - Transportation of Animals
- G - Humane Killing
Knowledgebase articles
- What are the effects of drones on wildlife and domestic pets?
- What is virtual fencing (and virtual herding) and does it impact animal welfare?
- Is the use of electronic dog collars legal?
- What are the animal welfare issues with electric shock collars on dogs?
- Will the welfare of farm animals improve with the use of CCTV?
- What are the animal welfare benefits of an electronic identification (NLIS) tag for farm animals?
- RSPCA Policy C07 Training behaviour modification and invasive procedures
- Animal-welfare-in-slaughtering-establishments-regulatory-scorecard.pdf
- How is animal welfare regulated at Australian abattoirs and poultry processors?
- How is animal welfare regulated at Australian knackeries?
- How can I be a responsible cat owner?
- I think my cat has arthritis, what should I do?
- What do I need to know about gum and mouth inflammation (gingivostomatitis) in cats?
- Why is anaesthesia important for dog and cat dentistry?
- How can pain be recognised and monitored in cats?
- I think my dog has arthritis, what can I do?
- RSPCA Policy E5 Public exhibition of and interaction with wild animals
- The-welfare-of-dolphins-in-captivity.pdf
- What is the RSPCA’s view on petting zoos and other types of animal encounters?
- RSPCA Policy A8 Housing and environmental needs of companion animals
- Why is enrichment important for dogs?
- How can I use environmental enrichment to provide opportunities for my chickens to experience good welfare?
- How can I keep my rabbit entertained, alert, and interested in their surroundings?
- Why is environmental enrichment important for pig welfare?
- Why is environmental enrichment important for meat chicken welfare?
- How can I use environmental enrichment to provide opportunities for my rats to experience good welfare?
- What are the welfare issues with animals used in research?
- How is animal research regulated in Australia?
- How many animals are used in research in Australia?
- What are the 3Rs in animal research?
- What is the RSPCA’s view of the use of animals in research?
- Why are animals used in research?
- RSPCA Policy D8 Animals in teaching
- What are the animal welfare issues with chick hatching in schools?
- RSPCA-Guidelines-for-the-Online-Advertising-of-Pets.pdf
- Is there a safe way to look for a new companion animal online?
- Where should I get my reptile?
- What can I do if I’m concerned about the treatment of animals in a film, television or theatrical performance?
- What are the penalties for animal cruelty offences?
- Is there a link between domestic violence and animal abuse?
- What are the welfare risks of animal tourist attractions and selfies with animals?
- What is the illegal wildlife trade and why is it inhumane?
- RSPCA Policy C02 Performing Animals
- What is the RSPCA’s view on pet shops?
- How will I keep my bird safe against household hazards?
- What is the RSPCA’s view on keeping native animals as pets?
- Can native animals be kept as pets?
- What are the animal welfare issues with pets wearing costumes?
- How can our animal welfare laws be improved?
- PP-GP1-Animal-welfare-legislation.pdf