Woodstock, a two-year-old Staffy cross, was just hours from death.

Entering the house under a search warrant, responding to a cruelty report, Inspector Stuart feared the worst. 

“I noticed what I thought was a deceased dog lying on a blanket in the corner of a lounge room.”

Then Woodstock moved, roused by hope.

“What I remember most, aside from his shocking degree of emaciation, was that Woodstock was the coldest living mammal I’ve ever handled,” Inspector Stuart recalled.

He had no time to lose.

Woodstock was rushed to SASH (Small Animal Hospital) for emergency treatment, before being transferred into the care of the RSPCA vet team.

After following a veterinary-supervised feeding program and spending many months in foster care, Woodstock not only survived, but is thriving – thanks to you.

Woodstock’s former owners were convicted of causing serious harm and sentenced to four-month prison terms, suspended on an 18-month good behaviour bond.

Brave Inspectors rescue the state’s most vulnerable animals from cruelty and neglect. You provide the urgent care they need to recover and help get justice for them in the courts.

There are more emaciated, mistreated and abandoned dogs across South Australia who are depending on your compassion.

Please make a loving gift today to save dogs like Woodstock, who have no time to lose.

Watch the moment Woodstock was rescued:

Thank you to these big-hearted animal lovers!