About RSPCA Victoria
RSPCA Victoria is a community-based, non-government charity dedicated to our mission:
creating a world where animals and people live together with dignity, respect, and compassion.
Every year, we rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome thousands of animals, advocate for stronger animal protection laws, and educate future generations to build a kinder future.
More than 90% of our funding comes from the generosity of animal lovers.
Your support makes every happy ending possible.
How we achieve our mission
1. Protection
We ensure the safety and welfare of animals by protecting them from cruelty, mistreatment and harm across domestic, argricultural, and wild settings.
2. Prevention
We give animals a good life by proactively preventing abuse, suffering, and neglect while creating conditions that promite positive animal welfare.
3. Connection
We create a better world for animals by strengthening the human-animal connection through programs and activites that benefit everyone.
Our impact across the last year
7,564
animals came into our care to begin their new life
10,206
cruelty reports received by the Inspectorate
2,243
animals fostered by 624 amazing foster carers
1,870
animals rescued by our Inspectors to begin their second chance
1,433,563kms
driven by our Inspectors, or 36 trips around the world
4,214
animals adopted to loving homes, while others stayed longer to continue their rehabilitation
Our expert teams
Animal Care Centres
Lost, abandoned and seized animals that find themselves at a shelter are often afraid and in poor health, so the team works tirelessly to rehabilitate and rehome as many as possible.
Inspectorate
As the only not-for-profit agency with the power to lay charges under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, they work tirelessly for every animal in Victoria.
Vet Clinic
We operate a veterinary clinic at our Burwood East animal care centre. Staffed by fantastic vets, nurses, support staff and volunteers, these superheroes help wildlife and domesticated animals.
Education
The education team contributes to prevention strategies by influencing over 7,000 young people each year about the value and importance of animals.
Community Outreach
The outreach team provides emergency aid during a crisis, offers support for human services and works with culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Advocacy
Animals don’t have a voice, so RSPCA Victoria works tirelessly advocating on their behalf. Join the cause and make meaningful, positive change for animals.
