You can make a complaint online or by phone on (08) 9209 9300 or 1300 CRUELTY (1300 278 3589) if you live outside Perth.
For legal reasons, we cannot accept anonymous complaints, however, RSPCA will keep your details confidential.
Report it...
If you are concerned about an animal, don't delay—contact us immediately.
If an animal's life is in immediate danger, our Inpsectors may not be able to act in time, particulalry in regional areas—call the police.
But we can't help if you don't tell us—we receive over 3,000 animal cruelty complaints from concerned members of the public each year in Western Australia.
Even if you’re not sure, contact us so we can investigate.
Your action could save an animal’s life.
RSPCA Inspectors have the legal power to deal with reports of animal cruelty.
However, they can only act if you provide this basic information:
Your details
Name, address and best contact details. RSPCA will keep your identity confidential, but cannot act on anonymous calls
The problem
The RSPCA can only act where an animal has no food, water or shelter, or if an animal is injured or is being harmed.
We don’t attend for:
nuisance dogs (contact your local council)
healthy stray cats (contact your local council)
Native Animals (contact Wildcare Helpline 24 hours a day (08) 9474 9055)
Animal’s details
Provide as much information as possible to help us quickly find the animal.
Address and location of the animal (such as paddock, backyard, indoors)
Type, colour, size and temperament of the animal.
Offences against animals - Animal Welfare Act 2002
Your call could save a life...
Once you have made a cruelty complaint, our communications officer will follow it up,
and where necessary, it will be investigated by an Inspector.
RSPCA's inspectors have the power to seize any animal they believe is suffering.
If necessary, our vets will check the animal, and they will be cared for by RSPCA staff and volunteers.
In cases of extreme cruelty or neglect, we may consider legal action.