Victoria's Bushfires - The story so far

Animals left behind, reunited with their owners

Homeless and orphaned animals given a place to call home.

Surviving pets, livestock and wildlife given emergency veterinary care and a second chance.

Owners grieving for their beloved animals offered a shoulder to cry on.

RSPCA Staff and Volunteers were amongst the 20,000 people involved in the fire fighting and recovery efforts across Victoria.  We were on hand to rescue animals, provide emergency care, accommodation and advice, and distribute urgently needed feed, water, blankets, and veterinary supplies.

Our Inspectors visited property to property in bushfire devastated regions to search for animals needing help.  They worked tirelessly to rescue animals and provide emergency care.

Our Inspectors and animal welfare teams worked with traumatised residents who returned to properties in search of animals that they had lost or left behind. Our teams set up a lost and found register to help reunite families with their beloved pets, and we offered lost and homeless pets a place to stay at RSPCA Shelters across Victoria.

We have worked with wildlife agencies to help capture, transport and treat injured wildlife, and provided more than $50,000 worth of veterinary supplies to assist with their rehabilitation.

We are providing free veterinary care to animals in need at both our Shelters and at emergency relief centres.  We are also supporting to individuals needing financial assistance to cover vet bills for affected animals.