The latest news from RSPCA Queensland

On March 9 2026, a 31-year-old North Queensland woman was found guilty of breaching her animal Prohibition Order.

While RSPCA Queensland welcomes the release of the Queensland Racing Review recommendations, it raises several concerns about animal welfare.

Every year, RSPCA Queensland receives nearly 700 calls relating to dogs left unattended in hot vehicles. That’s almost 60 every month.

21 dogs have been seized from a South East Queensland property following animal welfare concerns of living conditions.

RSPCA Queensland is reminding pet owners to include their animals in emergency plans ahead of natural disasters and severe weather events.

RSPCA Qld's Giving Day to rehome 1,166 pets.

Woman pleads guilty to four counts of breach of duty of care and one count of animal cruelty toward her dog.

Featuring heartwarming stories from RSPCA Queensland, For the Love of Pets Season 2 is now out on Netflix.

RSPCA Queensland calls for stronger regulations to stop puppy farms.

A brushtail possum had its leg caught in a steel jaw trap in Holland Park and was hanging from a tree in extreme distress.

On Saturday 12 July, two puppies believed to be 4-5 months old were found dumped in bushland at Chuwar with their mouths taped shut. RSPCA Inspectors also found tape residue on all four of their paws, leading to suggest that their legs had also been bound.

Do you know this dog? She was handed in to the Logan Council Pound on Friday July 4 by a member of the public from Chambers Flat Road. She has no identification.

It is with a heavy heart today that we share the loss of our beloved Michael Beatty.

RSPCA Queensland is delighted to announce the appointment of Emma Whitehead as its new Chief Executive Officer.