

Most recently in April 2021, after receiving a cruelty report, RSPCA Victoria’s Inspectorate launched an investigation after a carriage horse collapsed and died in North Melbourne.

RSPCA Victoria regularly investigates cruelty cases relating to carriage horses.
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RSPCA Australia is opposed to the use of any animal for the purpose of work, or training associated with such use, where injury, pain, suffering or distress is likely to be caused and advocates for the adoption of compulsory and enforced animal welfare standards and a registration and licensing system. RSPCA Victoria has long held concerns for the welfare of horses in Melbourne’s CBD, with the Inspectorate regularly attending cases of reported cruelty and concerns from members of the public relating to carriage horses. RSPCA supports proposed ban on horse-drawn carriages in Melbourne’s CBD Many share concerns for the welfare of horsesRSPCA Victoria welcomes last night’s announcement of the proposed ban on the use of carriage horses in Melbourne’s CBD. To enquire about volunteering please pop in, or call 0434 316 974. RSPCA’s Traralgon op shop is located at 103 Argyle Street. It’s a great reason to leave home every day and I now have friendships with people whom I wouldn’t normally have met.” “I volunteer for the companionship and the social connectedness the work provides. RSPCA volunteer Val said she loves volunteering in her local op shop. “We know many locals have been impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic, and want to remind everyone that we have really high quality products at an affordable price as we approach Christmas,” Ms Neil said. There are a range of volunteer opportunities in the op shop, with key tasks including customer service, sorting goods and merchandising.Īll volunteers are asked to commit to a regular weekly or fortnightly three-hour shift for a minimum of six months.Īnd if volunteering isn’t for you, there are other ways to support the Traralgon RSPCA op shop, including purchasing from their wide range of new and second-hand goods, or donating your high-quality goods. “Volunteering is a great way to support animals whilst also connecting with the community and meeting new people and fellow animal lovers.”

After a challenging couple of years, we are thrilled to have our doors open again and to be servicing the local community with high-quality and affordable products,” Ms Neil said. “We are currently on the hunt for volunteers at all of our op shops across the state, including in Traralgon.

RSPCA Victoria’s retail and e-commerce manager Stephanie Neil said the organisation is reliant upon volunteers for the day-to-day operations of the Traralgon op shop. The op shop is operated solely by a team of dedicated volunteers, with all funds raised at the store supporting RSPCA Victoria's work to end animal cruelty. Volunteers needed at RSPCA’s Traralgon op shop ahead of Christmas rush Volunteers are needed at RSPCA Victoria’s Traralgon op shop, with the charity calling on locals to sign up ahead of the Christmas rush.
