Inspectorate

RSPCA NSW has Australia�s biggest squad of law enforcement officers dedicated to policing offences against animals. There are 30 inspectors in NSW � 15 in the Sydney metropolitan area and 15 located in regional areas around the state. Under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1979, RSPCA Inspectors have the power to remove animals from owners who are cruel, neglectful or indifferent to their animals� suffering. Inspectors investigate more than 12,000 complaints every year. Many of these complaints are dealt with on the spot by educating owners of their responsibility. The cruelty cases are referred to the courts for prosecution.

RSPCA inspectors investigate complaints against all kinds of animals in all kinds of situations. The most common complaints are failure to provide adequate food, veterinary treatment and adequate shelter.

Inspectors also investigate:

Pet shops
Sale yards
Abandoned animals
Drought stricken livestock
Continually tethered animals (More then 24 hours)
Hoarders � people with more animals than they can look after
Acts of intentional harm and cruelty

Report a cruelty case

Report an incident to the RSPCA NSW Inspectorate for investigation. Please note that contact details are required from members of the public in order for our Inspectors to investigate complaints.
How we investigate

Information on how our RSPCA Inspectors investigate complaints made to the RSPCA.
Inspector FAQs

RSPCA NSW has Australia�s biggest squad of law enforcement officers dedicated to policing offences against animals. There are 30 inspectors in NSW � 15 in the Sydney metropolitan area and 15 located in regional areas around the state
Floods, Bushfires & Emergencies

Tips and advice to help your animals survive an emergency or natural disaster.
Tips to treating your animal with respect

Many people have no idea that the way they treat their animal is cruel. Find out some top tips to treating your animal with respect.
Film and TV notification forms

Find required Film and TV notification forms needed for using animals in a television or film production.
The Waterways Wildlife Park Inquiry

Information on the RSPCA's investigation into the Waterways Wildlife Park in Gunnedah.