http://kb.rspca.org.au/ http://kb.rspca.org.au/How-can-our-animal-welfare-laws-be-improved_503.html Animal welfare laws in Australia are governed at the state and territory level. As such, there are eight separate animal welfare statutes, all of which seek to prohibit animal cruelty and promote animal welfare within their respective... Miscellaneous/Animal welfare legislation Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:54:16 +1100 http://kb.rspca.org.au/What-is-being-done-to-protect-the-Fraser-Island-dingoes_407.html Fraser Island, located off the Queensland coast at Hervey Bay, north of Brisbane, is home to one of the purest strains of dingoes in Australia. The dingoes are a protected native species on the Island as the majority of the island is a national... Wild animals/Native animals Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:12:45 +1100 http://kb.rspca.org.au/What-are-the-penalties-for-animal-cruelty-offences_271.html Penalties for animal cruelty offences vary in each jurisdiction, but all have provisions for jail terms and fines. The maximum penalties outlined in the table below can apply to both deliberate and negligent acts of... Miscellaneous/Animal welfare legislation Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:55:33 +1100 http://kb.rspca.org.au/Is-it-legal-to-have-unrestrained-dogs-on-ute-trays-or-trucks_501.html As outlined in the table below, legislation in most states and territories specifically prohibit people from transporting dogs unrestrained on the back of utes or other open vehicles or trailers. In those states in which it is not... Miscellaneous Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:29:52 +1100 http://kb.rspca.org.au/Why-is-it-important-to-ensure-my-pet-is-microchipped_500.html It is very important to ensure your pet cat or dog is microchipped because if your pet cat or dog becomes lost, you are far more likely to be reunited if he or she is microchipped. What is a microchip? How does it work? A microchip is a... Companion animals Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:53:22 +1100 http://kb.rspca.org.au/Who-do-I-contact-if-I-need-to-change-my-contact-details-with-my-pets-microchip-registry-database_67.html The easiest way to change your contact details is to search http://www.petaddress.com.au/ using your pet’s microchip number. Petaddress will redirect you to the database that lists your pet’s microchip number so that you may contact them... Companion animals/Microchipping Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:39:46 +1100 http://kb.rspca.org.au/Is-microchipping-mandatory-for-cats-and-dogs_287.html State Compulsory Microchipping Legislation ACT Yes. ... Miscellaneous/Animal welfare legislation Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:12:57 +1100 http://kb.rspca.org.au/What-do-I-need-to-know-about-taking-my-dog-on-a-road-trip-with-my-family_24.html Take some time to prepare for your road trip with your pet so that your holiday is safe and relaxed for both of you. Following are some basic points to keep in mind when taking your dog on holiday with you: To keep on the right side of the... Companion animals/Dogs/Travel Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:26:09 +1100 http://kb.rspca.org.au/Do-I-need-to-restrain-my-dog-when-travelling-in-my-car_303.html The laws regarding restraint of dogs in or on vehicles can vary between the states/territories. We recommend that you check: 1. The Roads and Traffic Authority (or equivalent) Road rules 2. Check with the state government department responsible... Companion animals Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:16:26 +1100 http://kb.rspca.org.au/What-should-I-feed-my-ferret_248.html Ferrets are strict carnivores. In the wild they prey upon and eat whole animals that consist of raw meat, raw bones, other tissue and digested vegetable matter. They require a diet of meat/animal products that are typically high in protein and... Companion animals/Pocket pets, birds and exotics/Ferrets Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:17:56 +1100 http://kb.rspca.org.au/I-just-got-a-new-rabbit-Can-you-give-me-some-general-advice-on-its-care_36.html There are about 30 breeds of rabbits, ranging in colours, shapes and sizes but all need similar care and attention. Hutch A rabbit needs a good-sized hutch or cage with two compartments.One side should provide protection against the weather and... Companion animals/Pocket pets, birds and exotics/Rabbits Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:48:07 +1100 http://kb.rspca.org.au/What-is-myxomatosis-and-how-do-I-protect-my-rabbit-from-it_73.html Myxomatosis is caused by the myxoma virus, a poxvirus spread between rabbits by close contact and biting insects such as fleas and mosquitoes. The virus causes swelling and discharge from the eyes, nose and anogenital region of infected... Companion animals/Pocket pets, birds and exotics/Rabbits Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:30:38 +1100 http://kb.rspca.org.au/What-is-the-most-humane-way-to-kill-a-cane-toad_299.html Cane toads are a highly invasive species and are regarded as a major environmental pest in Australia. While there is fairly universal agreement over the need to control cane toads, there is significant debate over what is the most humane method to... Wild animals/Introduced and 'pest' animals Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:21:30 +1100 http://kb.rspca.org.au/Do-the-rules-of-the-World-Trade-Organisation-affect-our-animal-welfare-laws_498.html International trade has increased exponentially since the 1950s, including Australia’s imports and exports of animals and animal-derived products. The World Trade Organisation (the WTO) is responsible for overseeing the conduct of international... Miscellaneous/Animal welfare legislation Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:00:38 +1100 http://kb.rspca.org.au/Theres-a-snake-in-my-backyard-what-should-I-do_443.html If you see a snake in your garden or house, do not try to catch or kill the snake. Walk away from it slowly and keep an eye on it from a safe distance (several metres away). Keep your pets safely away from it and the snake will usually move on in... Wild animals/Living with wildlife Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:32:55 +1100