Annual Bluewater Dog Walk 2011

The annual Bluewater RSPCA Dog Walk 2011 is just around the corner - SUNDAY April 10

A fun morning for a worthy cause - the RSPCA Cairns.

Where: Bluewater - start and finish at the Sales & Information Centre, Reed Road, Trinity Park (follow Reed Road to the end)

Time: Registration from 7am. Walk 7.45am start

Registration: $10 per adult, gold coin donation per Child, no registration fee for dogs.

All proceeds to go to the Friends of RSPCA Cairns

Event Highlights:

Prizes for the: 

• Best Pooch Hat
• Best Dressed Pair (dog and owner)
• Most Creative Dog Costume

Enjoy one of 2 walks - about 2km or 3km

Sausage Sizzle, fruit & yogurt cups & refreshments

Easter Hunt with the Easter Bunny - for the kids and the dogs

Face Painting

Easter Hat Parade - you and your pooch

Raffles in aid of Friends of RSPCA Cairns

Dog Agility Demonstrations

FREE Dog Nail Clipping

All welcome, with or without your dog.

For more information call: 07 4055 6040

The RSPCA and our Every Day Heroes

Everyday heroes are the people, just like you, that give our animals a voice. The RSPCA rely on volunteers and donations from the public. As one of the fundraising volunteers at the local RSPCA Shelter I have experienced the generosity of people who care about animals and seen those funds go to purchase much needed equipment such as a generator for power outages, a rescue boat to help the RSPCA inspector rescue stranded animals and of course emergency vet treatments for abused animals. This is only possible with donations from a generous public, people just like you, our neighbours, friends and family; our every day heroes.

The RSPCA is in need of funding for urgent repairs and upgrades after flooding and cyclones in Queensland.
Together we ask our every day heroes to dig deep, even a gold coin donation counts, to help raise much needed funds. The proposed plans and upgrades of just one of the RSPCA shelters below.



Can you help? Your donations go directly to the RSPCA in Queensland. Together we can make a difference. Make a donation for a good cause.

Friends of the RSPCA Cairns meeting

The RSPCA is very proud to have the support of so many volunteers who are committed to helping us care for the 41,000+ animals that come into our care every year...but the more help we get, the bigger and better we can become...and the more animals lives we can positively impact! As an RSPCA Volunteer, you really will be MAKING A DIFFERENCE!

The Friends of RSPCA Cairns are desperately seeking new members to join our fabulous team of fundraising volunteers. The money we raise stays in Cairns to help our animal shelter and to support our local Inspector.

Some of the projects that we have funded in the past are:  Rescue Boat for our Inspector, several emergency vet treatments for animals that have suffered cruelty, a dog enrichment play gym, including toys and a generator.  Other projects we have in the pipe line are: Rainwater tanks and a new cattery.

The next meeting will be held on Sunday 20 March, 11.30am for 12pm start, Brothers League Club, Auditorium (upstairs). Contact Michelle on 0438 191 79 or friendsofrspcacairns@hotmail.com

Shop to Save.............

Since partnering with the RSPCA's Adopt a Pet Program the Bendigo Bank has helped save the lives of nearly 60,000 cats and dogs.

So far the Bendigo Bank's contribution to the Adopt a Pet has raised $780,000. The service is an integral part of the RSPCA's work with animals, providing a way for people to find and adopt homeless.



Help animals in need by applying for a new Bendigo RSPCA Rescue Visa and know that every time we go shopping we are helping animals in need.

RSPCA Calendar is out again this year!

The 2011 RSPCA Calendars can be purchased for $20 each or 2 for $30 and can be purchased from the Cairns RSPCA Shelter, Corner Arnold & Greenbank Streets, Stratford, from Petstock in Mulgrave Road or The Feed Shop, 12-14 George Street, Gordonvale.

Last year's calendar raised $14,000 much needed funds which helped to buy dog kennels for weather protection and security for puppies, wall mounted fans to help keep the animals cool throughout the shelter during the hot summer months, two industrial washing machines, purchase of a rescue boat, trailor and equipment for the RSPCA inspector. All of these items would not have been possible without the generosity of everyone who supports the RSPCA.

Rescue boat and trailor purchased with funds raised from the RSPCA calendar.

Thank you to everyone who has helped the Cairns RSPCA shelter.

New Dog Chip Plan Revealed

A new dog breeder identification system is to be introduced next year which should help to stamp out dodgy puppy mills the RSPCA says. Desley Boyle the Queensland Local Government Minister announced that in 2011 dog breeders must be registered and their ID numbers displayed anywhere puppies are sold. Breeder's ID numbers must be included in the advertising of puppies for sale and breeding bitches will be micro chipped and their details included in the registration and micro chipping of every puppy sold.

RSPCA spokesperson, Michael Beattie said the new regulations would cut down on unscrupulous breeders and make internet dog sellers more accountable. "It's definitely a step in the right direction" Mr Beattie said.

RSPCA Causes - Justice for Animals

Legals cost but justice is priceless! Over $465,000 has been raised so far.

THE ISSUE
For years RSPCA Qld has been urging Queensland magistrates to treat cases of animal cruelty as the serious crimes that they are, not the misdemeanors that paltry fines and lenient sentences indicate. Current sentences and fines do not meet community expectationS of the intent of the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001, under which offenders can receive up to two years' imprisonment or a $100,000 fine for cruelty. Breaches of duty of care can earn a fine of up to $30,000 or one year imprisonment.

Unfortunately not all animals have loving homes

Over $465,000 has been raised in donations from kind and generous supporters - we're almost at our $500,000 target! Over 10,000 signatures or "Shows of Support" have been gathered for BLEATS. 15 Lawyers have joined BLEATS since the campaign began!


Since the launch of the Justice for Animals campaign outside the Brisbane Supreme Court on Wednesday May 27, state-wide support from proactive community members has greatly encouraged RSPCA Qld. Specially recruited and trained volunteers continue to spread the campaign message, "Legals Cost. Justice is Priceless."

Sign up to show your support or  make a donation.