RSPCA Victoria’s annual Animal Cruelty Report has shown a huge jump in animal seizures and surrenders on the Mornington Peninsula in the last 12 months, placing it as the third worst Local Government Area in Victoria. While data from 2024/25 had animals seized or surrendered at 22, data from the 2025/26 financial year shows a 468 per cent jump to 103 animals seized or surrendered. Only the LGAs of Casey and Melton had higher numbers. A considerable number of the seizures can be attributed to a single property on Moorooduc Hwy in Mt Eliza which has been the source of…
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A STRONGLY worded statement released by the RSPCA criticizing the activity of “concerned community members regarding animal welfare” has been seen as a direct swipe at those protesting against the alleged abuse of horses at a Moorooduc property. “At RSPCA Victoria we care about animals,” said RSPCA Victoria CEO, Dr Liz Walker. “We know animal cruelty issues evoke strong responses from our community and we truly value the shared passion and concern people have for animals. “We understand seeing images or footage of an animal suffering online can be incredibly distressing and motivate people to action. “We are unable to…
A kangaroo joey has been saved after its mother was cruelly shot and left for dead in Moorooduc, leaving wildlife rescuers devastated and heartbroken. A resident raised the alarm after spotting the female kangaroo behaving unusually on their property in early July. A volunteer from animal welfare group Vets for Compassion was called to the property where the kangaroo was safely and compassionately sedated under veterinary supervision. “What we discovered was heartbreaking. She had been shot in the face, leaving her nose and jaw shattered. She was severely underweight, and her infected wounds had turned necrotic,” Vets for Compassion posted…