Steve Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 http://www.smh.com.au/wa-news/court-tangles-leave-was-rspca-in-limbo-20130426-2ik3k.html The RSPCA's Perth shelter is in crisis, overwhelmed by an influx of seized animals and unable to move them on because of unresolved court cases. The charity warned in February that it was at breaking point after an unprecedented number of neglected and mistreated animals were brought in. More than 350 dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and livestock are currently housed at the Malaga site, which has room for only about 200 animals. Some 300 animals were rescued from just three properties between late 2012 and early this year, including 132 taken from one suburban property in December. AdvertisementCaring for the extra arrivals has cost the RSPCA about $175,000. The RSPCA said rehoming animals was often held up by legal processes and people challenging their convictions under the Animal Welfare Act 2002. But it uses foster carers and other programs to ensure the animals are as comfortable as possible until the cases are resolved in court, RSPCA WA chief executive David van Ooran said. The RSPCA has been unable to take any cats for months because that part of the shelter is particularly overstretched. "We're in a very busy holding pattern," Mr van Ooran said. "The animals seized by RSPCA inspectors remain in the care of the RSPCA until court cases can be resolved. "Once the court case has concluded, we are then able to put the animals through our rehoming process which involves micro-chipping, desexing and behavioural assessment to ensure the animals go to the right homes." Mr van Ooran said the RSPCA was grateful to local legal firms that had saved it hundreds of thousands of dollars a year in fees by working on the cases pro bono. He also urged the public to donate clean blankets and towels to help keep the animals warm during the colder months. The RSPCA's biggest fundraising event of the year, the Million Paws Walk, will be held on May 19 across the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I find that story a trifle ironic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 Perhaps they need to have a think about how they handle things and go after whats best for the animals rather than going after convictions. Surely they can work with the owners sometimes before it gets to seizing them to hep find new homes for them - you know give the owners a chance to fix it and helping to clean the place up before it gets to seizing and court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 (edited) They seem to do that all the time on their TV show. Your dog is one big matted mess. Here have it back. But I find it ironic that they're overcrowded by 150 and normally that would entail a visit from the RSPCA. Who investigates the investigators? Edited April 26, 2013 by Sheridan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 (edited) This is such a load of crap. If they are overflowing then maybe they should explain why the total animals listed on the RSPCA's 'adopt a pet' website for ALL WA shelters is: Dog: 4 Cat: 3 Horse: 1 Goats & Sheep: 10 Either they are lying, or they are not bothering to do even the basics to get the animals in their care adopted. I understand that some are unable to be put up for adoption due to the court cases but the numbers above that ARE up for adoption are just abysmal. http://www.adoptapet.com.au/search/searchResults.asp?regionID=40&pagesize=16&task=view&statusID=3&tpage=1 Edited April 27, 2013 by melzawelza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 They seem to do that all the time on their TV show. Your dog is one big matted mess. Here have it back. But I find it ironic that they're overcrowded by 150 and normally that would entail a visit from the RSPCA. Who investigates the investigators? I believe that the AWL have the same policing powers as the RSPCA... maybe someone should report this shelter? *grin* T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Only in NSW and Qld, I think? There's certainly no AWL in the ACT. I'd never heard of them in Vic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 This is such a load of crap. If they are overflowing then maybe they should explain why the total animals listed on the RSPCA's 'adopt a pet' website for ALL WA shelters is: Dog: 4 Cat: 3 Horse: 1 Goats & Sheep: 10 Either they are lying, or they are not bothering to do even the basics to get the animals in their care adopted. I understand that some are unable to be put up for adoption due to the court cases but the numbers above that ARE up for adoption are just abysmal. http://www.adoptapet.com.au/search/searchResults.asp?regionID=40&pagesize=16&task=view&statusID=3&tpage=1 Or there's an awful lot of animals waiting the outcome of court cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Disturbing on many levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarope Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 (edited) What a load of crap,another grab for cash from an unsuspecting public....what a pack of Bastards. :mad Edited April 27, 2013 by tarope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 (edited) This is such a load of crap. If they are overflowing then maybe they should explain why the total animals listed on the RSPCA's 'adopt a pet' website for ALL WA shelters is: Dog: 4 Cat: 3 Horse: 1 Goats & Sheep: 10 Either they are lying, or they are not bothering to do even the basics to get the animals in their care adopted. I understand that some are unable to be put up for adoption due to the court cases but the numbers above that ARE up for adoption are just abysmal. http://www.adoptapet.com.au/search/searchResults.asp?regionID=40&pagesize=16&task=view&statusID=3&tpage=1 Excactly - I was about to say the same thing. Surely not all of the other animals are unable to be rehomed due to pending legal cases etc. The are morons. LAst time the WA RSPCA was going ona bout being overcrowded etc they had a grand total of two dogs up for adoption, yep two. SAFE Perth had 150.................hmmmmmmm Edited April 27, 2013 by OSoSwift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 This is such a load of crap. If they are overflowing then maybe they should explain why the total animals listed on the RSPCA's 'adopt a pet' website for ALL WA shelters is: Dog: 4 Cat: 3 Horse: 1 Goats & Sheep: 10 Either they are lying, or they are not bothering to do even the basics to get the animals in their care adopted. I understand that some are unable to be put up for adoption due to the court cases but the numbers above that ARE up for adoption are just abysmal. http://www.adoptapet.com.au/search/searchResults.asp?regionID=40&pagesize=16&task=view&statusID=3&tpage=1 Excactly - I was about to say the same thing. Surely not all of the other animals are unable to be rehomed due to pending legal cases etc. The are morons. LAst time the WA RSPCA was going ona bout being overcrowded etc they had a grand total of two dogs up for adoption, yep two. SAFE Perth had 150.................hmmmmmmm It is SUCH a joke!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 (edited) How convenient that this happens just before the Million Paws Walk. I will be in Perth in May for work- might have to stop by at my old workplace.. We truly used to have a great team- 10 years ago RSPCA WA was a good shelter. Edited April 27, 2013 by Cosmolo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantis Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 How convenient that this happens just before the Million Paws Walk. I will be in Perth in May for work- might have to stop by at my old workplace.. We truly used to have a great team- 10 years ago RSPCA WA was a good shelter. BINGO, plus it's not just one state whinging, the cynic in me believes they are making up bull dust, to try & get more participation & funds, for their corrupt organisation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 How convenient that this happens just before the Million Paws Walk. I will be in Perth in May for work- might have to stop by at my old workplace.. We truly used to have a great team- 10 years ago RSPCA WA was a good shelter. Yes our local ranger was trying to get some numbers up to see if they could get you down here for a workshop - I hope so :) It will all be about maxiumum impact to get maximum money as per usual! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarope Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 This is such a load of crap. If they are overflowing then maybe they should explain why the total animals listed on the RSPCA's 'adopt a pet' website for ALL WA shelters is: Dog: 4 Cat: 3 Horse: 1 Goats & Sheep: 10 Either they are lying, or they are not bothering to do even the basics to get the animals in their care adopted. I understand that some are unable to be put up for adoption due to the court cases but the numbers above that ARE up for adoption are just abysmal. http://www.adoptapet.com.au/search/searchResults.asp?regionID=40&pagesize=16&task=view&statusID=3&tpage=1 The R$PCA doesn't think people are that smart, and if they tell the same lie over and over...some people will believe it. :D How many times have we heard the R$PCA bellyache that we have no money and have to close one of our shelters...but it never happens because they've got millions and millions. :mad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Why would they need pro-bono legal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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