Puppy farm convictions drive RSPCA to call for tougher animal welfare laws in South Australia
10 months ago

Puppy farm convictions drive RSPCA to call for tougher animal welfare laws in South Australia

ABC  

In short: Two women have been convicted of animal welfare offences after more than 100 animals were found "living in squalor" in SA. Two women have been convicted of animal welfare offences after more than 100 animals were found "living in squalor" in SA. The organisation said three seriously ill animals — two dogs and the bettong — had to be euthanised because they were suffering from "multiple" health conditions. "The case highlights not only the failure of SA's breeder regulations to stop low-welfare operators, but also the need for a legal reform that RSPCA SA hopes to see introduced when the current review of SA's Animal Welfare Act is completed," the RSPCA said in a statement.

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RSPCA seeks to pursue labradoodle puppy farm whistleblowers who came forward about conditions
1 month, 3 weeks ago

RSPCA seeks to pursue labradoodle puppy farm whistleblowers who came forward about conditions

ABC  

RSPCA Tasmania has initiated an independent review into whether former workers at a dog breeding facility, some of whom have spoken to the ABC as whistleblowers, can be criminally prosecuted. The RSPCA first brought 70 charges for overbreeding against Tasmanian Labradoodles owners Elizabeth and Paul Bartlett in early 2023. Contact Jessica Moran at [email protected] The ABC also spoke to another …

Remaining dogs removed by RSPCA from Tasmanian labradoodle breeder being rehomed
4 months, 1 week ago

Remaining dogs removed by RSPCA from Tasmanian labradoodle breeder being rehomed

ABC  

Four weeks after one of Tasmania's largest dog-breeding businesses shut down, the last of more than 230 labradoodles have been surrendered to the RSPCA. Breeder may have sold 20 dogs before closure Ms Dawkins said she was first told of 259 dogs at Tasmanian Labradoodles. RSPCA wants tougher laws Ms Dawkins said Tasmania's existing dog regulation laws have "failed us, …

Killing of stray sparks campaign for justice, PCA amendment
9 months ago

Killing of stray sparks campaign for justice, PCA amendment

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: On the heels of the killing of a stray dog in Lokhandwala, Andheri, in the wee hours of Sunday, a campaign has erupted on ground and online, calling for justice for the animal. As per the procedure, we have sent him a notice under Section 41 A of the CrPC and investigations are on.” Meet Ashar, Cruelty Case Division …

Animal cruelty reports more than double across Great Southern, RSPCA WA says
3 years, 2 months ago

Animal cruelty reports more than double across Great Southern, RSPCA WA says

ABC  

Animal cruelty reports in the Great Southern have increased by 60 per cent following the reinstatement of a full-time inspector to the region. Key points: The RSPCA says its presence in the Great Southern is likely causing the increase of animal cruelty reports The organisation is urging people who may not be able to care for their animals to reach …

Calls for tougher animal welfare laws in Queensland to protect 'those without a voice'
3 years, 5 months ago

Calls for tougher animal welfare laws in Queensland to protect 'those without a voice'

ABC  

Animal welfare advocates are calling for Queensland to follow in the footsteps of its neighbouring state when it comes to outlawing animal cruelty. Key Points: New South Wales updated its animal cruelty legislation in 2020 Queensland will soon review its Animal Care and Protection Act for the first time in 20 years The public will be able to have a …

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