11 May 2026
RSPCA WA will be in the City of Karratha on Friday 22 May 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 Wickham Recreation Precinct from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
RSPCA WA staff and volunteers will be on hand to perform health checks and microchipping for dogs, give out flea and worm 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 behaviour issues, training tips and any other behaviour or health-related questions.
RSPCA WA Chief Operating Officer Hannah Dreaver said the organisation was continuing to see the impact ofrising costs for goods, services, and housing on people's ability to look after their pets.
"We received 73 cruelty reports from the Pilbara region last financial year– this year we've already received 107 reports", Ms Dreaver said. "That's an alarming 47 per cent increase and there's still seven weeks to go in the year.
"Our community days offering free support are designed to 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 problems 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."
People are welcome to bring social dogs and puppies along to the event on leash. Unvaccinated dogs or puppies cannot attend for safety reasons however, owners can still receive support. Due to welfare concerns, cats cannot attend but cat owners are encouraged to attend for free supplies and advice. If your dog is showing any signs of illness, including lethargy or diarrhoea, please leave them at home.
RSPCA WA inspectors and City of Karratha rangers will be on hand to answer welfare-related and registration questions. Health checks will be conducted by RSPCA WA vet staff and volunteers from local vet practices. Pet owners who would like to attend are asked to register here.
RSPCA WA thanks the City of Karratha, Vetwest, Petbarn Foundation, Vets Beyond Borders, and volunteers for their support.
