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.

Santa Paws is coming to town!

Santa Paws is coming town on Sunday 27 November, Cairns Esplanade, just north of Muddies Playground from 9am to 1pm. Have your pet's picture taken with Santa between 9am and 1pm or 1pm and 2pm for shy and timid animals.  Come along for some fun! All funds raised go to the RSPCA Cairns Shelter.

It doesn’t matter if your pet has been naughty or nice, our Santa loves visits from everyone! And to be honest even if your two beloved dogs have shredded every last toilet roll in existence – they are still angels underneath!

We will have our BBQ, RSPCA Merchandising, Face Painting, dog treats and scrumptious cupcakes for sale, Information Stall and of course SANTA PAWS!

There will also be a Christmas Gift Tree, so if you wish to leave a present under the tree, for the animals at the Cairns RSPCA Shelter, then please bring with you or you can purchase on the day from our treat stall!

Santa Paws will be sitting for portraits Sunday 27th November 9am – 1pm, Esplanade (just north of Muddies Playground). For the pets that a little shy or timid, we are taking bookings from 1-2pm. Please call 4055 1487.

Single Portrait $15 each or 2 for $25.

Don’t forget to bring your picnic blankets and enjoy our tropical theme event surrounded by the glorious setting of the Cairns Esplanade.

Movie Review: Red Dog

New Release Movie Review featuring a Kelpie.

Inspired by the true story of a stray kelpie in the 1970's who became an adored member of the small mining town of Dampier in Western Australia, where a bronze statue exists in his honor. 

Red Dog is "played" by a two year old Kelpie called Koko, and taps into the spirit of old Australiana. When a stranger drives into town and sits down at the pub for a brew, he is told stories by the locals about the the dog that has changed their lives.

Watch the Red Dog movie trailer

Join the Guide Dogs Puppy Club

Join our Puppy Club. Become a sponsor and follow the journey of your own Guide Dog puppy litter.



Enjoy exclusive access to our Puppy club web page.

Receive an official Supporter Kit and photos of your puppies.

Help train a future Guide Dog for just $21 a month

Please call our local office on 07 4041 2788 or email cairns@guidedogsqld.com.au
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Desex your Pet in July and Everyone's Happy

Spread the word! July National Desexing Month 2011



National Desexing Network are launching National Desexing Month early this year – in July.

Cats and dogs are safer and happier if desexed. They are less likely to roam and get into fights, or hit by cars or impounded.  They are less likely to get mammary and testicular cancer, and urinary tract disease. Owners find it easier to care for desexed cats and dogs because they are more homely and affectionate. With fewer unwanted cats and dogs due to desexing, those already in shelters are more likely to find homes.  Unwanted kittens and puppies will no longer have to be killed.

With the down turn in the economy, shelters and pounds around Australia are struggling with more animals being handed in, fewer animals being adopted and less money being donated to help care for them,” said Sylvana Wenderhold, NDN Director.  “This leads to increased euthanasia.”

An estimated 100 000 cats and 80 000 dogs are being killed in pounds and shelters in Australia every year, and over 80 000 dogs. The best way out of this crisis is for people to get their pets desexed now, in July, before we get to the spring breeding season and an influx of unwanted and euthanased pets.

It's Cupcake Time - August 15, 2011

Grab your favourite recipe, dust off your chef's hat and get your mixer ready for the sweetest event of the year, Cupcake Day for the RSPCA 2011.

Registration is FREE and can be made online at www.rspcacupcakeday.com.au. Participants can set up their own fundraising page and invite friends and family to donate. Download all the resources you will need for the event here from http://www.rspcacupcakeday.com.au/downloads/qld/

On Monday 15 August, registered RSPCA Cupcake Cooks across Australia will descend on their schools, workplaces and social groups with batches of scrumptious homemade cupcakes to be exchanged for donations to the RSPCA.