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Thanks to our compassionate, generous network of partners, donors, and supporters, our campaigns and programs impact hundreds of vulnerable animals every year.
We’re all very used to tallying the number of animals we care for and the investigations we undertake, but when evaluating programs that prevent future suffering, or provide relief for pet owners in emergency situations, it is essential to calculate the long-term impact of our work. That’s why our specialised impact reports consider social, economic, and environmental factors and measure values not typically expressed in annual reports and financial statements.
Through targeted crisis support, we’re providing security to those in need of urgent assistance with their pets. Each of our programs is unique, but they all aim to safeguard the human and animal bond. Without our donors and supporters, our impact wouldn’t be the same. That’s why we’re excited to share three assessments of our crisis support programs, which express the social return your investment in our programs has had!
Our Community Domestic and Family Violence Support Program enables those escaping from domestic violence situations to seek safety for themselves and their animal companions.
The RSPCA NSW Aged Care Program supports older people who do not have any support from family or friends to care for their companion animals and continue to live independently in their homes.
RSPCA NSW’s Homelessness Support Program ensures that pet carers can remain with their animal companions, even while focusing on finding housing or undergoing medical treatment.
RSPCA NSW Aged Care Program supports older animal lovers who live independently and do not have support from family or friends to care for their pets. Providing more than 3,600 nights of safety for 292 animals in FY20-21, the program generated $5.77 of social value for every $1 invested.
The RSPCA NSW Domestic Violence Program provides practical solutions for pet owners leaving situations of domestic and family violence. Providing more than 7,400 nights of crisis accommodation for 220 animals in FY20-21, the program generated $9.95 of social value for every $1 invested.
The RSPCA NSW Homelessness and Emergency Boarding Program supports people and pets experiencing homelessness or crises, including acute hospitalisations and natural disasters. As of FY20-21, the program generated $8.21 of social value for every $1 invested.
RSPCA NSW rehomes a range of different animals, from dogs, cats, and birds to horses, rabbits, and sheep! We believe that all creatures, great and small, can bring joy to our families and homes. Begin your adoption journey today and make an adorable lifelong friend!
By providing temporary homes for our animals, we can ensure they get the care they need until they are ready to be adopted. Join our network of foster carers for an incredibly rewarding experience; with your help, we can change the lives of some of the state’s most vulnerable animals.
We rely on our generous supporters to continue assisting the thousands of animals turning to RSPCA NSW for help. No matter how small your contribution, every gift makes a lifesaving difference for animals in need.
By raising funds and lending a hand to communities and their pets, our volunteers play a pivotal role in our work throughout NSW. If you have a genuine concern for animals and enjoy meeting like-minded people, consider becoming an RSPCA NSW volunteer today!
We promise to uphold the highest ethical standards. Your personal information has never been, and never will be sold or traded to other charities. This is our promise to you.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we live and work. We recognise and respect the enduring relationship they have with their lands and waterways, and particularly acknowledge the vital role animals have played in Indigenous life, stories and culture for tens of thousands of years.
The RSPCA is an independent, community-based charity providing animal care and protection services across the country.
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