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The Victorian Society for the Prevention of Cruelty was first introduced in Melbourne. At the Assembly Hall in Collins Street, Melbourne, a meeting was held to discuss about animals. Sir William Foster Stawell was the first president of the VSPCA.
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In 1926, the First 'shelter' was established. A rest home for horses was made and was located at High Street Road, Ashburton.
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In September, 1931, the Tailwaggers Club was opened. It was a fundraising activity and identified lost dogs. The Tailwaggers Club was also a radio program for more than 20 years. It was first focused on animal welfare.
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The Society received a donated ambulance service for injured and diseased animals.
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The first dog adoption centre was in Burwood and named Tailwaggers.
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The RSPCA Clinic was built in the 1980's.
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The Animal Adoption Centre opened.
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The Governor of Victoria opened the Animal Welfare Centre at Burwood East.
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The RSPCA took care of animals from the Black Saturday bushfires.
