RSPCA Stories
By participating and online fundraising for Cupcake Day for the RSPCA, you are making a direct difference to the lives of the tens of thousands of surrendered, abandoned and neglected animals that come to the RSPCA each year.
The following stories are just a small snapshot of the lives that have changed thanks to your support of the RSPCA.
Rocky’s Story
Rocky, a Kelpie cross, was seized by RSPCA NSW after a concerned member of the public reported a very skinny dog in the neighbourhood. Inspector Claire Kendall followed up on the report and found Rocky in the backyard of a house. He was in extremely poor health and although he was emaciated with his ribs clearly visible, his gentle nature shone through.
Inspector Kendall brought Rocky back to the shelter where he received some much deserved attention during his stay at the RSPCA. He was nursed back to a healthy weight and body condition.
His owners were prosecuted and pleaded guilty. Rocky was surrendered to RSPCA NSW. Thanks to lots of love and care at our RSPCA Sydney Shelter, a healthy and happy Rocky was put up for adoption. Despite his history of neglect, Rocky’s good nature ensured he found a home quickly.
Rocky’s new owners keep in touch with the RSPCA staff that cared for him. Finally Rocky has been given a second chance at a life he deserves.
Swan Lake
Nine months after being brought to the RSPCA ACT for a leg injury, Victoria, an adult black swan, was released in her natural habitat at Lake Ginnindera, North Canberra.
It took several surgeries and hours of physiotherapy for Victoria to be able to walk again. To help with the healing process, RSPCA Wildlife Assistant Helen Hardy took Victoria under her care at her home where a pool and a large garden became the swan’s temporary habitat. Helen knew Victoria was ready to go back into the wild when the black swan flew off the garden walls.
“Once an animal is ready, you can’t hold it back,” Helen said.
A short time after, Helen took Victoria and Albert, a young male swan also ready to be released, to the lake where they originally came from. After an emotional goodbye on the lake shore, the two swans gracefully swam away to join other swans.
Bella
Gorgeous Bella came to the RSPCA Victoria after being found dumped in a skip bin and left to die. Still learning to live with one eye (the other having been surgically removed previously), Bella was now facing new challenges after being abandoned and left to fend for herself.
After receiving lifesaving veterinary attention and care by the veterinary staff at RSPCA Victoria, Bella regained her health and happiness and was adopted by a family that gave her the love that she deserved. Her new family is thrilled to have such a wonderful companion and adore their beautiful Bella.
