Prosecuting to Protect Animals

On Friday, 12 December 2025, a team of RSPCA NSW Inspectors executed a search warrant at a property in South-West Sydney after receiving information that a person previously prohibited by the NSW Local Court from purchasing, acquiring, taking possession or custody of animals for ten years was in possession of a large number of animals.  A total of 52 animals were seized from the property, five of which were deceased. The surviving animals, including 23 cats and kittens, ten rabbits, seven chickens, six quails and one dog were admitted into our care, where they are undergoing veterinary assessments and receiving treatment as needed.  This is part of an ongoing cruelty investigation. If you have animal welfare concerns, please call RSPCA NSW to investigate on 1300 CRUELTY (1300 278 358). 

On Tuesday 14 October 2025, at a property in the Hawkesbury region, a team of RSPCA NSW Inspectors executed a search warrant. A total of 46 animals were seized including 15 dogs and puppies, three roosters, eight chickens and 20 chicks. All animals remain in our care, where they are undergoing veterinary assessment and treatment as required. RSPCA NSW Inspectors previously seized a chicken from the same property in July 2025. The chicken was transported to a veterinary hospital but unfortunately died in care before receiving treatment.   This is part of an ongoing cruelty investigation. If you have animal welfare concerns, please call RSPCA NSW to investigate on 1300 CRUELTY (1300 278 358).

On 10 September 2025, RSPCA NSW Inspectors executed a search warrant at a property in the Blue Mountains region, resulting in the seizure of 16 dogs. This attendance marked the latest visit made by Inspectors over a three-week period, during which a total of 41 animals were seized from the property. Among those seized during this period were 37 dogs suffering from heavy matting and varying health issues, three roosters living in unsuitable living conditions, and one injured chicken in poor body condition and suffering from mites. All animals were transported to our veterinary hospital for urgent treatment. Two animals, a chicken and a dog, were deemed cruel to be kept alive and were humanely euthanised. On Tuesday, 16 September, another dog linked to the property was identified and accepted into our care, bringing the total number of animals admitted to 42. All surviving animals remain in our care, where they are undergoing veterinary assessments and receiving treatment as needed….

On Wednesday, 25 June 2025, at a property in the Illawarra Region, a team of RSPCA NSW Inspectors and members of the NSW Police Force executed a search warrant, in response to animal welfare concerns. A total of 18 animals were seized, including nine rabbits, seven dogs, two ferrets and one guinea pig. All animals have been admitted into the care of RSPCA NSW, where they are undergoing veterinary assessment and receiving treatment as needed.   This is part of an ongoing cruelty investigation.