Services
Inspectorate
Report Animal Cruelty: 1300 139 947
The RSPCA employs eight Animal Welfare Officers (AWOs) based throughout Tasmania, one one full time Prosecutor based in Launceston. The AWOs are appointed by the Minister under the Animal Welfare Act 1993, to enforce the provisions related to animal care and management.
Animal abuse doesn't happen in isolation. It is part of a far bigger problem of violence in our society. Research suggests there is a link between animal abuse, domestic violence, child abuse and aggressive, antisocial behaviour. Teaching children empathy for animals has shown an increase in empathy for humans.
Legacy Pets
RSPCA Tasmania´s Animal Bequest Program is a program designed to provide continued love and care for your pet when you are no longer able to do so personally.
Emergency Assistance
According to recent research, one in three women delays leaving an abusive relationship because they are worried about what will happen to their pets once they're gone. And it's a very real fear.
Fortunately a new programme in Hobart helps adults and children escape domestic violence and/or sexual assault by providng emergency assistance for those much-loved pets.
Animal Care Centres
RSPCA Tasmania has four Care Centres around the State, which have been operating in their current locations for several years. The Centres are one of the most visible parts of our operation, offering a lifeline to many abandoned and mistreated animals each year. Each Centre works closely with their local RSPCA Inspectors to care for and rehome strays, and animals that are the victims of cruelty.
Lost and Found
If you have lost your pet, or found someone else's animal, please contact your local Council, Lost Dogs Home or Cat Centre in your area.
The Launceston RSPCA Animal Care Centre is the only centre in Tasmania that also operates as the local pound.