RSPCA Victoria

I contacted the RSPCA multiple times about serious concerns for a dog’s welfare and even made a follow-up call stressing the urgency. I was told that they had come out once and “handled” the situation. That was false. The dog was left in unsafe conditions and tragically died by hanging itself from a balcony. This was entirely preventable if the RSPCA had taken my reports seriously and acted properly. An organisation that claims to protect animals cannot ignore repeated reports, mislead people about “handling” cases, and then let an animal die. This is a devastating failure of duty of care. I have lost all trust in the RSPCA.

My review has nothing to do with the insurance side of the RSPCA. I have contacted the Victorian RSPCA several times regarding the continued neglect of a neighbour's dog. And they have responded and tried to assist the best they could. Unfortunately, our state's animal shelters and rescue organisations are being stymied and undermined by Victorian government legislation that increases the financial and bureaucratic burden of VOLUNTEER animal organisations, while at the same time reducing the accountability of neglectful pet owners. For example, a dog can be left in a dark, confined space 24 hours a day if he/she has some food and drink – no other interaction is required. Yet an animal volunteer organisation is required to report and justify every detail of its existence through its animal rescues, animal surrenders and foster carers.

Terrible...so sad!!! This is not the first but it will certainly be the last time I deal with RSPCA!!!