South Australia

When RSPCA South Australia Inspector Shelly first attended a Northfield property in May 2016, she found Simba in a rubbish-strewn yard with inadequate access to food, water and shelter. Inspector Shelly issued Simba’s owner with several Animal Welfare Notices and ordered he improve Simba's living conditions. However, no changes were made and Inspector Shelly seized Simba 12 days later. A lack of socialisation at a young age meant 2-year-old Simba had many challenging behaviours. So we placed Simba in foster care for several months for some special attention and behavioural training. Then we put the call out to you, our supporters, to help find this special dog a home. And it worked! Simba was adopted into a new family in December last year. In Adelaide Magistrates Court on February 15, 2018, Simba's former owner was convicted for failing to provide adequate food, water and living conditions. He was fined $2,000, ordered to pay $4,460 in veterinary and court costs, and banned from owning animals for two years. Simba now has a loving forever home. Please join us at Million Paws Walk to help other animals like Simba.