RSPCA aims to "make sure that all animals have a good life, by rescuing and caring for those in need. The Society's Mission Statement: "The RSPCA as a charity will, by all lawful means, prevent cruelty, promote kindness to and alleviate suffering of animals" I heard a dog was barking and whining in distress from around 6pm on 6 Nov. It went on all night and till early morning. The dog was chained up in the yard with no shelter, food and water. Called RSPCA. First, they asked me to report to council if it's for the noise complaint. Nope, it's animal welfare issue. Response was that staff will check out the issue. Staff finally came around 6pm on 7 Nov. The dog was chained up for 24 hours on a hot day (30 degrees). There were people inside the house, and at some point, a man came out and yelled at the dog to "shut up." That household who holds the dog has a history of mistreating another dog, and that dog died some months ago. Did they think to tie up the barking dog in their yard would give them some sort of protection? The dog was not exercised, had no access to water and food, neglected, tethered, etc. Why do we have Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 (NSW), if it does not mean anything? The dog has a very large scar on its head and injuries to its face. Was he used in dogfighting? My friend who has rescued many dogs, and he would love this dog unconditionally and give it a loving home. I guarantee. When I asked RSPCA which shelter the dog is being kept or when it's available for adoption, they refused to provide any information and claimed it's for privacy. Are they planning to return the dog to the owner who is cruel? If so, that dog would be better dead. There's no life but suffering. I'm very disappointed with this organisation. I will change my will and give my money to other animal welfare organisation that actually cares for animals and have the capacity and heart. All animals in NSW are protected by the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 (NSW). This act applies at all times to and deals with the cruel and unconscionable treatment of all animals. Cruelty to animals (1) A person shall not commit an act of cruelty upon an animal. (2) A person in charge of an animal shall not authorise the commission of an act of cruelty upon the animal. (3) A person in charge of an animal shall not fail at any time— (a) to exercise reasonable care, control or supervision of an animal to prevent the commission of an act of cruelty upon the animal, 8 Animals to be provided with food, drink or shelter (1) A person in charge of an animal shall not fail to provide the animal with food, drink or shelter, or any of them, which, in each case, is proper and sufficient and which it is reasonably practicable in the circumstances for the person to provide. 9 Confined animals to be exercised (1) A person in charge of an animal which is confined shall not fail to provide the animal with adequate exercise. (2) In any proceedings for an offence against subsection (1), evidence that an animal referred to in that subsection was not released from confinement during a period of 24 hours is evidence that the person accused of the offence has failed to provide the animal with adequate exercise during that period. 10 Tethering of animals (1) A person shall not— (a) tether an animal, or (b) where the person is a person in charge of an animal—authorise the tethering of the animal, for an unreasonable length of time or by means of an unreasonably heavy, or unreasonably short, tether.