Articles tagged with 'How you can help'
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 or their pets.
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. Wild animals are traded alive to be kept as pets or to be put on display or killed and their parts sold for consumption, traditional medicines, ornaments and jewellery.
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 snakes are becoming more active. If you see a snake in your garden or house, do not try to catch or kill the snake.
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.
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 foxes. They are fruit-eating flying mammals, similar to bats, which live in large colonies or camps, often in close proximity to people.
How can I lobby government to improve animal welfare?
Most animal welfare issues are the responsibility of State and Territory governments.
How do I avoid supporting puppy farms?
A puppy farm (also known as a puppy factory or puppy mill) is an intensive dog breeding facility operating under inadequate conditions. Puppy farms fail to meet dogs’ physical and mental needs, and puppy farming is a major animal welfare issue in Australia.
Who do I contact to report an animal welfare issue with farm animals?
RSPCA Inspectors employed by RSPCA ACT, RSPCA New South Wales, RSPCA South Australia, RSPCA Tasmania and RSPCA Western Australia have legal jurisdiction over commercial farming activities in relation to animal welfare legislation within their respective states and territories.
What does ethical investment mean when it comes to farm animal welfare?
If you are a consumer who cares about the welfare of farm animals, you will probably be purchasing higher welfare food.
How does farm animal welfare fit into corporate social responsibility (CSR)?
What is corporate social responsibility? The concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) arose in the 1970s in western societies because of changing societal values. The pressing day-to-day social challenges that existed after World War II, e. g.