RSPCA Central West Supporter Group

RSPCA NSW supports legislative intent of the new Puppy Farm Bill, but urges amendments for stronger breeding protections in NSW.

The Bill aims to strengthen the regulatory framework for dog breeding in NSW. It's stated intention is to regulate dog breeding, and the advertising of dogs for sale or other transfer and RSPCA NSW has always advocated for robust statutory protections for breeding animals in NSW.

The Bill, known as The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Puppy Farm) Bill 2024, was introduced to the NSW Parliament on Thursday, October 24, 2024, and is scheduled for further debate during the current Parliamentary sitting. If passed, it will take effect in three stages between November 2024 and December 2035.

While the move to regulate breeding is a positive step, this Bill falls short of properly and effectively promoting the welfare of dogs and cats and, in some areas, fails to protect cats altogether. Legislative protections must extend also to cats to address the welfare risks associated with intensive breeding practices.

RSPCA NSW urges the NSW Government and all parliamentarians to consider further amendments that will strengthen protections and address the welfare needs of these animals.

To read more, visit our website via the link below:
https://www.rspcansw.org.au/blog/media-releases/rspca-nsw-supports-legislative-intent-of-the-new-puppy-farm-bill-but-urges-amendments-for-stronger-breeding-protections-in-nsw/

It’s been several months and we’re still on the lookout for an enthusiastic and passionate committee member to be actively involved in the Central West Supporter Group and step into the coordinator role.

If we can’t find someone to fill this position, we won’t be able to continue to operate and our subsidised desexing and emergency veterinary assistance programs will need to stop.

If you are interested or have a friend, family member, or neighbour that is looking to volunteer. Please let them know about this position so we can continue to support the Dubbo, Mudgee, Cobar regions, plus beyond.

For more information email [email protected] or visit the link below 👇

Central West Supporter Group - Coordinator CoordinatorPosition–Central West Supporter Group We’re looking for an enthusiastic and outgoing individual who wants to make a difference in animal welfare to join our volunteer supporter group for the Centre West region in the Coordinatorposition. As Supporter Group Coordinator, you will play a...

Update on August's Desexing Program! 🐱🐶✂

Our first Discounted Desexing Program held last month was a huge success! 🎉 In partnership with Mid-Western Regional Council and RSPCA Central West Supporter Group, we were able to provide low-cost desexing to many cats and dogs in our local community!

It's well known desexing pets is good for their health. It can reduce the risk of serious health problems, reduce your dog barking, or your cat yowling at night time and desexing reduces the incentives to attempt to escape the yard.

Special thankyou to all the residents who took part in the program, it was an absolute pleasure to meet and treat your much loved pets 👏

Together we can make a difference! ☺️

Image description: A series of images of adorable pets of all shapes and sizes that we had the privlage to desex last month 🐾

We are part of a network of dedicated volunteer groups collaborating on RSPCA NSW’s mission to promote positive pet ownership and animal welfare.

Take a read of our latest blog and hear more about our impact across the state in the last financial year.

Celebrating the Heart of Our Community: The Vital Work of Our Branches and Supporter Groups | RSPCA NSW At the core of RSPCA NSW lies a network of dedicated volunteer branches and supporter groups, many of which have been tirelessly working for more than 50

Attention all animal lovers! 🐶🐱🐰

Sign up to host a Cupcake Day event with your colleagues, friends or family this September as we mix, ice, sprinkle, and bake to help make life sweeter for our furry friends!

If you’d like the money you raise to go towards your local volunteer group to help with our local community programs to help animals in need. Send your fundraising page information to [email protected]

Raise 💰 to help rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals in need all over the country.

Link below 👇
www.rspcansw.org/CCD24

📣 We’re still on the lookout for an enthusiastic and passionate committee member to be actively involved in the Central West Supporter Group and step into the Coordinator role. To continue supporting our community and helping animals in need with our programs we need to fill this position.

If you are interested or have a friend, family member, neighbour that is looking to volunteer, please let them know about this position.

For more information email [email protected] or visit the link below 👇

Central West Supporter Group - Coordinator CoordinatorPosition–Central West Supporter Group We’re looking for an enthusiastic and outgoing individual who wants to make a difference in animal welfare to join our volunteer supporter group for the Centre West region in the Coordinatorposition. As Supporter Group Coordinator, you will play a...

There are lots of fun ways to create a happy home for your cat. Some people worry that their cat will get grumpy if they’re not allowed to roam, but you can keep your feline frisky by giving them plenty of stimulating activities – known as ‘enrichment’ because they enrich your cat’s life. 🏠🐱

Below are some tips to keep your cat engaged and entertained whilst staying safe at home. ✨

For more information on enrichment ideas for your cat visit the Keeping your Cat Safe at Home link below. 👇
https://www.rspcansw.org.au/keeping-cats-safe/

We’re proud to share that our volunteer groups combined statewide have spent over $269,000 on supporting pet owners with desexing and community assistance 🐾

That’s over 1,000 animals helped with desexing, emergency vet bills, food, parasite prevention, vaccinations and more.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us and helped make this happen, we couldn’t have done it without you 💙💚

🧁 🐾 Cupcake Day – September 2024

If you’re planning to host a cupcake day event let us know how we can help. If you’d like the money you raise to come to your local volunteer group to support our community programs, please share your fundraising page with us at [email protected]

To sign up for Cupcake Day 2024 follow the link https://www.rspcacupcakeday.com.au/resources

Last financial year we spent over $7800 on assisting to desex animals in the Central West community. We’d love to keep this support going but to do so we need to have a full committee.

We’re still on the lookout for an enthusiastic and passionate committee member to be actively involved in the Central West Supporter Group and step into the Coordinator role.

If you are interested or have a friend, family member, neighbour that is looking to volunteer, please let them know about this position.

For more information email [email protected] or visit the link below 👇
https://shorturl.at/njfhz

Responsible pet ownership means making choices that help you and your pet have a safe and happy life. Desexing is a very important part of this, and it is crucial to understand the role that desexing plays for the health, safety and protection of your companion.

Desexing not only helps to ensure fewer unwanted and homeless animals, but also research shows that desexed animals can actually live longer and healthier lives.

By desexing your pet, you're showing responsible pet ownership and making a compassionate choice for their future! So, make a positive difference in your pet's life and consider desexing!

Did you know that less than 10% of lost cats in NSW are reunited with their owners? The good news is old cats can learn new tricks! Cats are very adaptable. They don’t need to roam away from home to be content. You can provide everything they need at home. 🏡💕

If your cat has enjoyed roaming freely for many years, you can slowly increase their time at home over an extended period. The key is to make sure you are providing them with everything they need. This infographic introduces some steps you can take to a healthy feline environment, which you should consider when introducing your cat to the safe-at-home lifestyle.

For more information on how to meet all your cat’s needs and about keeping your cat safe at home follow the link below. 👇
https://www.rspcansw.org.au/keeping-cats-safe/

🐾 A massive thank you to everyone who attended our Million Paws Walk event on May 26. We value and appreciate your ongoing support. All funds from the event go towards our community programs to support animals in need in the Central West Region.

We’re always on the look out for more volunteers to make events like this happen. Follow the link for more information👉 https://shorturl.at/nPraJ

📸 More photos can be found at https://ktqphotography.pixieset.com/rspcamillionpawswalkdubbo2024/

📣 We’re still on the lookout for an enthusiastic and passionate committee member to be actively involved in the Central West Supporter Group and step into the Coordinator role.

🐾 We had a fantastic day at our Million Paws Walk event on May 26, all funds raised on the day go to our community programs (subsidised desexing and emergency vet assistance). We’d love to keep all this going but to do so we need to have a full committee.

If you are interested or have a friend, family member, neighbour that is looking to volunteer, please let them know about this position.

For more information email [email protected] or visit the link below 👇

https://shorturl.at/tozJy

Thank you to our incredible supporters for helping us achieve this amazing result 💙💚

If you live in the Dubbo Regional Council and are on a pension please book in to our Dubbo Healthy Pet Day to get your dogs and cats microchipped, vaccinated and a general health check.
Looking forward to seeing you and your pets there.
Please remember if you had your pets vaccinated at last year's Healthy Pet Day they are now due for their next boosters.

Come on down to Bunnings for our cake stall
Cup Cake Day
All goodies donated and prepared by the residents of Oak Tree Retirement Village - Mudgee