Acts of cruelty, abandoning kittens and leaving them to die in a plastic bag or bucket of water, are illegal under the act of prevention of cruelty to Animals Act. The current penalty in NSW for an individual are, maximum jail term of 5 years and maximum fine of $22000. SPRA&A encourages everyone to take a stand in the support of the rights of defenceless animals, and report any concerns to of animal cruelty or neglect to the RSPCA.
