Learn how you can take action to protect animals and prevent cruelty.
The RSPCA NSW Inspectorate plays a crucial role in gathering evidence to support the prosecution of animal cruelty offenders
Our Inspectors take a proactive approach to addressing animal cruelty through support, education, and outreach. However, when prosecution is necessary, we take offenders before NSW courts to ensure they are held accountable.
Each year, our investigations can involve up to 1,900 animals, all relying on us to be their voice. With so many in need of protection and care, our commitment to ending cruelty is more important than ever.
In FY23-24, 96 new prosecutions commenced. Each case is a complex process that can take months or even years to finalise.
In FY23-24, we finalised 94 cruelty prosecutions, including 46 that were commenced in previous years. As a result of our efforts, 66 disqualification orders were imposed, preventing offenders from owning an animal for specific periods of time.
In FY23-24, 1,928 animals were involved in prosecution cases. While our Inspectors prioritise education and preventative support to address concerns, some situations require legal action to be taken.
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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