Animal Rescue Australia

Animal Rescue

Wednesday at 8pm

Tonight, the RSPCA are called to rescue a wounded cat called Sooky; a frightened, possibly wild dog is hanging by his leg in a roadside fence; and inspectors revisit a woman who can't say no to animals.

About the show

Animal Rescue returns, giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the tough daily assignments and high pressure work faced by Australia's RSPCA inspectors and veterinary staff; men and women who work tirelessly to fight animal cruelty across Australia.

Presented and narrated by ANTHONY FIELD, RSPCA Animal Rescue follows Inspectors and staff of the RSPCA as they rescue, protect and prevent cruelty to the animals of Australia.  It's a fierce and sometimes emotional journey for the inspectors as they confront cases of horror and heartbreak, during their job to rescue the lost, neglected, abandoned, and abused animals of Australia - a country with one of the greatest pet populations per capita in the world.

It's a sometimes high drama environment where frontline staff make life and death decisions everyday, occasionally risking their own safety for the life of an animal.

Over 130,000 animals each year are given shelter at one of the many branches of the RSPCA across Australia. Many are rescued by the inspectors, some surrendered, and others are brought to their clinics by one of the many Animal Ambulances that support the main branch offices.

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Deciding to purchase a new dog or puppy is an exciting time. The joy that our four-legged friends bring into our lives and homes is unrivaled. In order to find the most suitable dogs for adoption, there are number of considerations that you need to think about before you adopt a pet.

We will not be reviewing specific breeds as we do not believe this will help you find the most suitable dog for you or your family. Every dog is different. Even from the same litter, siblings will display different characteristics. Just like humans, animals have their own ‘personalities’ or idiosyncrasies that may make them more or less suitable for you or family. For example bulldogs are generally considered not to be very active due to their shape. However, someone looking for a dog with a low exercise requirement may be disappointed to find they have taken home the world’s most active bulldog. Also, wanting a pedigree or pure breed because of certain traits or characteristics puts crossbreeds (or mutts) at an unfair disadvantage. Non-pedigree dogs make great pets, and due to the greater gene diversification, they are generally healthier and less disposed to inherited diseases.

Things to know before you adopt a pet

1. The adoption option

Considering the thousands of dogs for adoption in Australia, everyone should consider adopting a dog from an animal shelter, rescue home or pound. The ‘warm and fuzzy’ feeling you will get from adopting a dog, who would otherwise have an ‘uncertain’ future, will last a lifetime.

2. Puppy vs adult?

No doubt about it, puppies are adorable. However, raising a well-adjusted puppy is very demanding. Someone needs to be with the puppy almost full-time for its first year. That said, puppies are impressionable and can be moulded (to a certain extent) to your family’s lifestyle. Adult dogs are less likely to chew everything and may be better suited to people or families who spend most of the day at work. Adult dogs have fully developed ‘personalities’ so make sure you spend a good amount of time with them to ensure they fit with your family’s lifestyle. Adult dogs may also come fully trained, saving you a lot of work.

3. Temperament

If you decide to purchase a puppy it is critically important that you get to know the breeder. How the puppy is raised in the first few weeks of life will heavily influence their character and temperament. Make sure the puppy has been adequately socialised with people of varying ages and other animals, including other dogs.

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