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Organisation: RSPCA Victoria
Project Name: Victorian Bushfire Appeal


Background Information:

February’s catastrophic bushfires in Victoria have resulted in the devastating loss of human life and property, but it is less clear what the toll will be for local animals. Experts estimate that more than 1,000,000 animals have fallen victim to the bushfire tragedy, with even more thousands of native, livestock and domestic animals not killed now facing the threat of starvation and loss of habitat.

RSPCA shelters and inspectors have been working around the clock to provide emergency assistance to animals affected by the bushfires.

“The impact is devastating - on people, animals and wildlife - these are not normal times or conditions ...the scale of the disaster is overwhelming,” RSPCA CEO Chief Maria Mercurio said.

Appeal Description:

RSPCA Victoria extends its sincerest thanks to the Australian community for its generous donations of food, blankets, towels, leads and toys for those animals in need. It has now received enough food, blankets and towels to support its work over the coming weeks and is well equipped to care for animals both at its shelters and in the bushfire areas.

The greatest need at RSPCA Victoria is now financial donations to support its emergency relief work.

100% of donations will support animals affected by bush fires.

RSPCA on the ground: what is being done to assist animals in need?
  • RSPCA Inspectors are rescuing animals in need from bushfire affected areas and providing them with emergency care.
  • The RSPCA is delivering huge quantities emergency pet food, blankets, towels and other animal supplies across Victoria.
  • Truckloads of livestock supplies, including feed and hay is being delivered to those in need.
  • The RSPCA is providing temporary accommodation for pets affected by the bushfires. Dogs, cats and small animals are most welcome at any RSPCA Shelter.
  • The RSPCA is providing free veterinary care to animals in need at its RSPCA Burwood and Pearcedale Veterinary Clinics.
  • The RSPCA is providing assistance to vets, wildlife centres and other animal welfare organisations needing support.
  • The RSPCA is supporting individuals needing financial assistance to cover vet bills and other welfare needs for bushfire affected animals.
  • The RSPCA is working to reunite lost pets with their families. Please click here to register a pet that you have either lost or found. If you have the capability to transport an animal that you have found from the bushfires, please take it to one of the following RSPCA shelters:

    • RSPCA Bendigo Shelter
    RSPCA Epping Shelter
    RSPCA Wangaratta Shelter
  • To date, more than $2.5 million has been donated to the RSPCA’s Victorian Bushfire Appeal.
Can donors/grant makers give directly for this project? Yes.

If so, how? All donations over $2 are tax deductible and can be made via:
  1. Credit card: click here if you would like to make a secure credit card donation online.
  2. Phone: call (03) 9224 2222 to donate.
  3. Direct Debit: click here to register to receive RSPCA bank details.
  4. Mail: Please forward cheques/money orders (payable to RSPCA Victoria) to:
    Bushfire Appeal, RSPCA Victoria, Burwood Highway Burwood East VIC 3151.
Contact Details for Further Information:
Ms Jenny Davis, Executive Manager Marketing
Ph: (03) 9224 2240
Email: jdavis@rspcavic.org.au
Web: www.rspcavic.org

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