How do I avoid supporting puppy farms?
To avoid supporting puppy farms (also known as puppy mills) you should only ever buy a puppy from a reliable...
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What are animal welfare-friendly food products?
The RSPCA believes that consumers benefit from the provision of full and accurate information about the welfare of the animals... -
Is eating foie gras an animal welfare issue?
Most foie gras (a type of duck/goose liver paté), especially that produced in France, comes from ducks or geese that... -
What is humane food?
The RSPCA believes you can eat meat or eggs and still care about the welfare of the animals that provide... -
The EU has banned cosmetics testing on animals: can we do the same in Australia?
In 2009, the EU brought into effect a ban on the use of animals to test both the final product... -
How can I reduce or avoid animal testing?
Since most advances in medicine and veterinary health involve some animal research, it is virtually impossible to access medical or... -
How can I help end the sale of cosmetics tested on animals?
There is no testing of cosmetics involving animals conducted in Australia. However, the majority of cosmetic products sold here will... -
How can I help wildlife during a heatwave?
Provide water but not food Leave bowls of fresh, clean water out in shady locations. Shallow dishes are better for... -
What is the illegal wildlife trade and why is it inhumane?
The illegal wildlife trade is a multi-billion dollar global industry estimated to involve billions of individual animals [1, 2]. Wild... -
How can I live happily with flying foxes?
There are four types of flying foxes which are native to mainland Australia; black, grey-headed, little red and spectacled flying... -
How can I live happily with the possums on my property?
Brushtail and ringtail possums are both native marsupial species that have adapted well to urbanisation and are commonly found dwelling... -
I have birds nesting on the outside of my house, what should I do?
There are several species of birds that choose to build their nests around human habitation such as houses and sheds.... -
There’s a blue-tongue lizard in my backyard, what should I do?
The first thing to do is, relax! Blue-tongue lizards are not poisonous and do not pose any threat to people... -
There’s a snake in my backyard, what should I do?
The most likely time for people to encounter snakes in their garden is spring when the males are out looking... -
How do I contact the Minister for Agriculture to ask for improvements in animal welfare?
Most farm animal welfare issues are the responsibility of State and Territory governments. If you are concerned about the way... -
How can I lobby government to improve animal welfare?
Most animal welfare issues are the responsibility of State and Territory governments. If you are concerned about an animal welfare... -
How can I help change farming practices to improve animal welfare?
Some of the ways you can act to help improve livestock farming practices for better animal welfare: learning more about... -
How can I shop for animal-welfare friendly food?
The most important thing you can do to encourage animal welfare-friendly production systems is to avoid buying foods that have... -
Where can I buy RSPCA Approved chicken, eggs, pork, turkey and salmon?
RSPCA Approved chicken, eggs, pork, turkey and salmon products come from animals raised to higher welfare standards on RSPCA Approved... -
What can I do if I’m concerned about the treatment of animals in a film, television or theatrical performance?
There are many instances where animals are used during the making of a film, a TV program, the theatre or...