RSPCA NSW welcomes amendments to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act RSPCA NSW welcomes amendments to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (POCTAA) which prevents people convicted of serious cruelty offences from owning animals or working for a business that provides care to animals.
Man convicted for repeatedly kicking and abusing his 10-month-old puppy A 35-year-old Greenwich man was sentenced at Parramatta Local Court on 30 August 2022, after pleading guilty to five cruelty offences against his 10-month-old Dobermann, ‘Ohlins’. Four further offences relating to the inappropriate confinement of the dog were taken into account on sentence.
Did you know? Steel jaw traps are illegal to set in NSW The RSPCA NSW Inspectorate wants to remind members of the public that it is illegal to set a steel jaw trap or... Read more
Did you know? It’s illegal to possess an electric collar in NSW The RSPCA NSW Inspectorate wants to remind animal owners that using, selling or possessing an electric collar device – otherwise... Read more
Important information for anyone looking to sell or rehome a cat or dog From 1 July 2019, as part of an amendment to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979, every individual... Read more
