In its annual report, RSPCA QLD revealed that its Clear the Shelters campaign in 2018 managed to help 1,024 animals find new homes, and among the best suburbs for animal adoption, Forest Lake is at the top of the list.
In their 2017/2018 annual report, RSPCA Queensland stated that their Brisbane Showgrounds and Brisbane Convention Centre pop-up adoption events resulted in the adoption of 439 and 320 animals for each year, respectively. On the other hand, Clear the Shelters Campaign, a three-day national animal adoption event that made animals available to adapt at $29, rehomed 1,024 animals. Overall, a total 18,339 animals have been adopted, 7,716 were fostered, and care centres were 90 percent cleared.
As for the suburbs with the most number of adoptions, Gympie, Kingaroy, Redlands Plains, and Narangba joins top-ranked Forest Lake. On the other hand, there have been 17,929 animal cruelty complaints investigated and 107 people charged. Of the total reported cases, Caboolture had the most number.
RSPCA Queensland also reported that over 56,000 animals were taken under its care. Its call centre responded to 354,941 customer contacts and over 31,695 call-outs for sick and injured animals were responded to by their Animal Ambulance.
Animal Welfare Complaint
The Queensland Government website suggests making an animal welfare complaint if anyone suspects that an animal:
- is at immediate risk of death or injury, such as locked in a hot car or bogged
- is not being cared for properly
- is being treated cruelly (i.e. beaten, kicked or otherwise abused)
- has been deliberately abandoned
- is being used in an illegal activity where it will suffer, such as a cockfight or dogfight
- is being deliberately baited or poisoned (other than for officially declared feral or pest animal control)
- is sick or injured and is not being treated
- is not getting appropriate feed or water and is suffering
- is not being given an appropriate place to live with regard to its age, breed or size.
RCPA Queensland is responsible for handling animal welfare complaints about hobby farm and pets. For complaints concerning commercial livestock and those outside major RSPCA centre locations, concerned locals may contact the Biosecurity Queensland (DAF) or the local police, for urgent concerns.