The campaign message is literally spread throughout the streets of the Brisbane CBD.

The crowd gathers to see the official launch of the campaign.

RSPCA Qld Inspectors and Ex-cruelty victims including Van, the face of the campaign, pose for the cameras.

RSPCA Qld Foster Care Coordinator, Roz, with camera shy and rescued dog "Poppy" say it all.

Over $465,000 has been raised in donations from kind and generous supporters - we're almost at our $500,000 target!

Over 10,000 signatures or "Shows of Support" have been gathered for BLEATS

15 Lawyers have joined BLEATS since the campaign began!

Since the launch of the Justice for Animals campaign outside the Brisbane Supreme Court on Wednesday May 27, state-wide support from proactive community members has greatly encouraged RSPCA Qld.

Through RSPCA Qld's involvement at various events and festivals including Brisbane's Greenfest and the Mind Body Spirit Festival - both in June, specially recruited and trained volunteers continued to spread the campaign message, "Legals Cost. Justice is Priceless."

During the four weekends of the month of July Campaign Crusaders continued to raise awareness by walking shelter animals wearing "Support Our Lawyer" Dog tees in and around the Brisbane CBD whilst distributing J4A flyers to passers-by.

In the first week of August our Education Mobile Unit (EMU) will park at the Brisbane EKKA where an estimated 5,000 children will visit the "class room on wheels." On board EMU children will have the opportunity to learn more about the campaign from experienced Human Education Officers and Volunteers and write letters of support to BLEATS on campaign post cards designed especially for children. On Wednesday September 16, RSPCA Qld will proudly hand over to BLEATS over 10,000 signature of support, for their work in helping RSPCA Qld to improve the life and welfare for animals.

RSPCA Qld would like to thank everyone who given so generously to this campaign. Whether your contribution has been financial; in time or simply by "spreading the word" your support is very much appreciated.

Sickening Dog Killer Laughs After Court Let Off

Last month an Ipswich man pleaded guilty to kicking a defenceless Fox-Terrier to death. Intoxicated, Donald Ellwood treated the dog like a soccer ball as he threw him into the air and watched as his lifeless little body fell to the ground before he kicked it again and again and again. The dog suffered severe trauma to the head and died predictably and painfully alone on the ground. His offender received a three-month suspended jail sentence and laughed cruelly and cold-heartedly in the company of a Defence Lawyer.

Friend Hammers Pet Dog to Death

Also last month a Toowoomba man allegedly smashed in the head of a friend's Stafford Bull-Terrier Cross with a claw hammer. Mr X was meant to be looking after his friends beloved pet but supposed care into turned to deliberate cruelty when Mr X took a claw to the innocent dog's skull. Despite suffering extensive head injuries, the dog did not die instantly. In obvious pain and unable to make a full recovery he was later put down.

MR X appeared in court on May 20 and his hearing was adjourned.

RSPCA Shocked at Sadism

In March two juveniles combined cruel acts to cause the death of a four month old kitten. The 17 year old was intoxicated and used a stick like a golf club to repeatedly hit the kitten from one side of the road to the other. As the kitten lay motionless and struggling to survive, the younger of the two juveniles stomped on its head and killed it, then threw it over a fence like a scrap of junk. Police were shocked by the sadistic nature of the abuse and described it as one of the most disturbing cases they had ever seen.

Cruelty Disregarded in Sentencing

In June last year a Mareeba man received a $500 fine for docking the tail of his puppy. Mr Curcio Antony held the puppy in his hand and placed his tail onto a hard surface. He used his other hand to line the puppy's tail up with a knife before using it to cut through the bone. In obvious shock and pain, the puppy yelped. At no stage did Mr Curcio take the animal to the vet, opting instead to treat the wound with salty water and dettol, leaving the puppy with a hacked stamp and scar tissue.