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.

Become a Guardian Angel

Sadly, Christmas is a time of particular need for the RSPCA. Every year, thousands of animals turn to the RSPCA for help and hundreds still remain in desperate need of financial support so they can find new homes.

You can make a real difference. In making a one off donation or a gift donation for a friend, you will join others in becoming a Guardian Angel to one lucky animal this New Year. Help us through this crisis and donate now to become a Guardian Angel.