RSPCA gets funding boost

Premier Colin Barnett has announced the state government will double its funding of the RSPCA in Western Australia.

Mr Barnett said yesterday at the RSPCA's Million Paws Walk that the government would increase its funding by $250,000, taking the total to $500,000 per year.

The funds will be delivered through agreed animal welfare education and compliance activities.

"The RSPCA is a well respected community-based organisation which helps to promote care and prevent cruelty to animals," Mr Barnett said.

"The strong presence of animal owners at events such as the Million Paws Walk today highlights the importance the WA community places on spending time with their pets and making sure they are well cared for.

"Sadly, not all animal owners have the same standards of care and that's where the RSPCA plays such an important role in promoting awareness and where necessary, undertaking prosecutions."