RSPCA WA

Do these terrified faces look like ‘fun, family-friendly’ entertainment to you? 💔

RSPCA WA is urging those planning on attending this year’s Mullewa Muster to think about what animals may experience during roping and bucking events, with research showing they can cause fear, distress and risk of physical injury.

RSPCA Australia Senior Scientific Officer Dr Di Evans said the welfare concerns were grounded in a growing body of scientific evidence.

“What people may see as part of the entertainment, animals experience very differently. The science is clear that some rodeo events expose animals to significant fear, distress, and risk of injury. These animals, sometimes very young, are placed in situations they cannot understand or escape, thereby seriously compromising their welfare,” Dr Evans said.

While RSPCA WA acknowledges regional events like the Mullewa Muster can play an important social and economic role in country communities, specific events often seen at rodeos, such as calf roping and bucking events, should not escape scrutiny.

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Abused and neglected animals like Morley need you the most.

When Morley first came into our care, she was painfully thin — just skin and bone. She was in the worst-of-the-worst condition, even by the standards our vets are used to seeing.

Severely underweight, visibly skeletal, and suffering from multiple untreated medical issues, her case shocked even experienced veterinary professionals.

She wasn’t just underweight. She’d been living with untreated injuries and clearly hadn’t had the care she needed for a long time.

Morley’s story is heartbreaking but unfortunately not unique.

Over the past year, more and more animals like Morley have come through our doors in very poor condition, affected by neglect, cruelty, and lack of care.

The difference is what happens next.

With the right treatment, time in foster care, and a lot of patience, Morley slowly recovered. She’s now in a safe, loving home — something that didn’t feel possible when she first arrived.

But there are still animals coming in every week who need that same chance.

With the end of the financial year approaching, we’re asking for your support.

A tax-deductible donation before June 30 will help us care for animals like Morley, animals who are unwell, frightened, and relying on us to step in.

Every donation helps cover things like urgent vet treatment, rehabilitation, and daily care.

💙 If you can, please consider donating today and helping us be there for the next animal that needs us. You can do this by heading to the 🔗 in the comments.

Olive oil the key ingredient in kitten rescue recipe

RSPCA WA inspectors were called to a rescue with a difference at a Kewdale business last week after a curious kitten managed to get his head stuck in the drain hole of a skip bin.

Cleaners at the site discovered the trapped and troubled tabby and quickly contacted RSPCA WA for help.

Despite several attempts to gently manoeuvre him free, the adventurous kitten remained firmly stuck.

RSPCA WA inspector Shaye and trainee inspector Sarita attended the scene, spending several hours patiently working to free the frightened feline.

With the help of olive oil, careful teamwork and a mild sedative, the kitten was safely released — a little shaken but physically unscathed.

Back at the RSPCA WA in Malaga he was affectionately christened “Oscar the Grouch”. A second kitten found at the site, Skippy, is also in the RSPCA’s care.

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