RSPCA WA will be in Busselton on Friday, 14 November offering free advice and supplies to pet owners who may be struggling with the costs of caring for their pets.
The Community Action Day will take place at Lou Western Oval on Dorset Street in West Busselton from 1pm to 3pm.
RSPCA WA staff and volunteers will be on hand to perform health checks and microchipping for dogs, give out flea and worming treatments for cats and dogs, and hand out free cat and dog food.
Pet owners are also encouraged to chat to our friendly staff about dog training tips and other queries.
The City of Busselton will be offering free lifetime registrations for any dog microchipped on the day.
RSPCA WA Chief Operating Officer Hannah Dreaver said the organisation was seeing the impact of rising prices on people's ability to look after their pets.
"The City of Busselton generated the second highest number of cruelty reports received from South West local government areas last year and is the fourth highest regional LGA in the state," she said.
"It's hoped this free support will ease some pressure on family budgets and help stop small health problems for pets from becoming big and expensive ones.
"When you look at the issues our staff deal with there are definitely patterns - untreated skin conditions, often caused by fleas, that have become chronic; underweight animals; strays with no microchip to identify their owner; and animals surrendered because they've become too much of a handful.
"We can address all of these issues at days like this one."
"We want to keep much-loved pets together with their owners wherever possible. If you could benefit from a little help with your animals, please come along and take advantage of this free support."
People are welcome to bring social, vaccinated dogs and puppies along to the event on leash. If your puppy has not had all its vaccinations yet, you will need to carry the puppy at all times.
Due to welfare concerns, cats cannot attend but cat owners are encouraged to attend for free supplies and advice.
RSPCA WA inspectors, an RSPCA WA dog behaviourist, and City of Busselton rangers will be on hand to answer welfare-related, training, and registration questions.
Health checks will be conducted by vet staff and students from South Metropolitan TAFE.
Pet owners who would like to attend are asked to register here.
RSPCA WA thanks the City of Busselton, South Metropolitan TAFE, Petbarn, Vets Beyond Borders, andvolunteers for their support.
