Breeders Compliance Unit (BCU)

On Tuesday 10 December 2024, at a property in the Northern Tablelands, a team of RSPCA NSW Inspectors, members of the NSW Police Force, NSW Fire Brigade Hazmat Unit and Glen Innes Local Council executed a search warrant, in response to animal welfare concerns. An RSPCA NSW Veterinarian and two Animal Transport Officers were also in attendance. A total of 206 animals – 205 guinea pigs and one kitten, were removed from the property. All animals have been surrendered to RSPCA NSW, where they are undergoing veterinary assessment and receiving treatment as needed. This is part of an ongoing cruelty investigation. We are urgently calling on the community to help us with the hundreds of guinea pigs currently in our care. If you have the capacity to become a foster carer, please click here to sign up: https://rspcansw.org/3VIbcnD If you have information or concerns about an animal in NSW, please call RSPCA NSW on 1300 CRUELTY (1300 278 358) or…

RSPCA NSW is appealing for public assistance after the deceased, burnt body of a Chihuahua was discovered in the suburb of Kingscliff, Tweed Heads. The dog had gone missing on 16 November 2024 from her owner’s property and was reported to Tweed Council. On 26 November, the body of the deceased dog, which had been severely burnt, was found on a grass area on Oxford Street, Kingscliff. RSPCA NSW Inspectors are urging members of the public with any information, including potential CCTV footage to please come forward. Anyone with information is urged to contact RSPCA NSW at 1300 CRUELTY (1300 278 3589) or online via www.rspcansw.org/reportcruelty.

RSPCA NSW is urgently appealing for public assistance after two Staffordshire Terrier cross puppies were found abandoned on Sunday 27 October, in Appin. The puppies were allegedly dumped between 10am- 1pm and were found near the fence line of a property in Toggerai Street, facing Kennedy Street. A member of the public walking by noticed a tiny create moving alongside the road, and upon closer inspection, discovered two puppies inside. The crate was directly in the sun and had been duct taped together. After spending a night with the member of the public who found the puppies, RSPCA NSW Inspectors collected and transported the animals to our Sydney Veterinary Hospital for urgent assessment. The puppies are safe under the care of RSPCA NSW, where they will remain. RSPCA NSW Inspectors are encouraging any members of the public who live on Toggerai Street or Kennedy Street, Appin to check their CCTV cameras for any additional information. Anyone with information is urged…

Today, at a property Northwest of Sydney, a team of RSPCA NSW Inspectors and members of the NSW Police Force executed a search warrant following a cruelty complaint that two people previously disqualified from purchasing, acquiring, taking possession or custody of animals for five years were in possession of many animals. In total, 71 dogs of varying breeds were seized from the property. All 71 dogs remain in RSPCA NSW care, where they are undergoing veterinary assessment and treatment as required. This is part of an ongoing cruelty investigation. If you have animal welfare concerns, please call RSPCA NSW to investigate on 1300 CRUELTY (1300 278 358) or make a report online at: www.rspcansw.org.au/report-a-cruelty-case