RSPCA
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Horse neglect investigated
RSPCA Victoria is investigating multiple animal cruelty reports regarding horses at properties in the Macedon Ranges and Mitchell Shire. “We appreciate the community’s concern, and can assure those who are worried, our inspectorate has active investigations into these matters and have attended the properties reported more than 20 times over the last few months and…
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Dogs seized from alleged illegal breeding property
RSPCA’s major investigations team seized 29 dogs and puppies from a Macedon Ranges property last Monday. The seizure is the latest development in an ongoing major investigation into a network of alleged illegal dog breeding. Inspectors attended the rural property, with assistance from Macedon Ranges Shire Council officers, and seized the dogs due to animal…
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Hens rescued in Cobaws
Three hens found boxed and abandoned in the Cobaw Ranges have been given a second chance at Edgar’s Mission Farm Sanctuary in Lancefield. Local residents examined the suspicious box to discover the ISA brown hens inside while out for a walk with their dogs. They were determined to bring the hens to safety. A fourth…
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Alleged cockfighting: 200 birds seized near Malmsbury
RSPCA inspectors have seized 75 roosters allegedly groomed for cockfighting and 119 other birds at a property near Malmsbury. RSPCA Victoria executed a warrant last Wednesday on a suspected cockfighting operation, with assistance from Victoria Police. Among the 119 other birds seized were chicks, mature hens, and juvenile roosters. Cockfighting implements were also discovered and…
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Pick up a Perry’s pupcake
The team at Perry’s Stockfeed and Saddlery in Kyneton are unsurprising all avid animal lovers. That’s why it’s no surprise they are excited to be taking part in the RSPCA’s Cupcake Day. The day is a fundraiser to help the RSPCA end animal cruelty in the sweetest way possible. Perry’s team and their supporters are…