RSPCA Darwin Regional Branch Inc

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Goals & Visions

Unlike in other states, the Animal Welfare Act in the Northern Territory has not been delegated to RSPCA and as such we do not have the same legal powers available in other states such as an RSPCA Inspectorate system that can enforce the laws against cruelty to animals. RSPCA Darwin aims to protect animals from cruelty by actively promoting their care and protection, and seeks to achieve this mission through the following objectives:

•By providing a shelter for homeless animals where they can receive the best care we can offer
•By keeping abreast of National policies and procedures through active membership of National Council RSPCA Australia
•By providing some education in the community to schools and community groups in the humane treatment of animals
•By participating in community events with a view of promoting the work of RSPCA and raising much needed funds
•By participating as a member of the NT Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
•By representing RSPCA on the Ethical treatment of Animals Committee

The objects and purposes of the Association:

•To protect from cruelty animals of all species by every lawful means;
•To relieve the suffering of animals, whether the suffering is caused by cruelty or otherwise;
•To initiate and promote the passing of legislation protecting animals from cruelty;
•To ensure by lawful means the effective observance and enforcement of current legislation that protects animals;
•To take such steps and do such things as may be necessary or advisable in educating all persons in the community in the care, maintenance, control and treatment with kindness and consideration of all animals; and
•To promote, participate in and sanction animal welfare activities.
•To meet the requirements, privileges and obligations of the Animal Welfare Act (NT).


Please Donate
Please help RSPCA Darwin continue their life saving work by donating today. Your contribution is greatly appreciated! See the link below:

http://www.rspcadarwin.org.au/pages/Donate.html

And you can also help with volunteering. See the link below to find out more:
http://www.rspcadarwin.org.au/pages/Volunteering.html

Mission

The work of the RSPCA is guided by the 5 Freedoms for Animals:

1. Freedom from hunger and thirst by ready access to fresh water and a diet that maintains full health and vigor

2. Freedom from discomfort by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area

3. Freedom from pain, injury or disease by prevention through rapid diagnosis and treatment

4. Freedom to express normal behaviour by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animals own kind

5. Freedom from fear and distress by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.

Impressum

HOUSEKEEPING RULES:

The RSPCA Darwin Facebook fan page is moderated by staff at the RSPCA Darwin Regional office.

We monitor the page during business hours Mon-Fri, and occasionally on the weekend. If you If you would like to report a case or have an urgent animal welfare query, please contact Animal Welfare on 1300 720 386 via phone to ensure the matter is dealt with as soon as possible.

The following guidelines aren’t intended to keep any negative or critical posts about the RSPCA from being posted. We love comments of all kinds – however, please keep in mind a few house rules to ensure a pleasant experience for all:

* Be polite, clean and constructive.

* Comments that keep the conversation going are welcome, but off-topic, offensive, mudslinging, baiting, repetitive, or spam posts/comments may be moderated (deleted) at our discretion.

* People who repeatedly breach these guidelines may find themselves banned.

* We also reserve the right to delete any solicitations, advertisements, or endorsements of any financial, commercial or not-for-profit organisations.

A major area of RSPCA Australia’s work is in Humane Food, and we are working to help consumers find higher welfare products through its Humane Food programs. There is a consumer-driven change happening in shopping trolleys, kitchens and restaurants across the country. People want to know how their food is produced, and are increasingly finding inhumane farming systems unacceptable. We will not argue the ethical or moral pros and cons of vegetarianism/veganism vs. eating meat on this page.

The RSPCA is not a vegetarian/vegan organisation. We respect everyone’s eating choices, and we expect that others do the same, regardless of their personal philosophies.

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We are sponsored by Hills Pet Nutrition. Please support them cause they support us!
http://www.hillspet.com.au/en-au/index.html