Pets
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What to do if your pet goes missing
Losing your pet can be a very distressing time for owners. Thousands of animals become lost or go missing from their home every year.
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What to do if you find a healthy stray animal?
SPCA has limited resources and space within our Centres, so we must prioritise the intake of sick, injured and vulnerable animals. If the animal you have found is not sick or injured there are some things you can do to help. We have provided some tips and advice below.
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What to do if you need to rehome your pet?
Sometimes people find themselves in the unfortunate position of being unable to keep their pet. We realise that making the decision to rehome your pet is an extremely tough one and it may be for reasons out of your control.
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Feeding goats
Goats are ruminant herbivores and differ from sheep and cattle in that goats are browsers.
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Pet Friendly Holidays around New Zealand
Thinking about going on holiday this summer? Those pleading eyes or anxious circles around the house while you pack your bags are never nice.
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Handling goats and goat behaviour
It is best to get your goat used to being handled from a young age, so future visits from the veterinarian or other people is not stressful. At all times, goats should be handled quietly, gently and confidently. Goats will quickly become habituated to your presence and will actively seek out positive interactions with you, when treated kindly and in a positive manner.
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Shade and shelter for farmed and lifestyle block animals
All animals should live in an appropriate environment, and one which reflects the five freedoms. The conditions and surroundings that an animal lives in, contributes to the animal’s overall well-being, both behavioural and physiologic
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Caring for sheep
Before you decide to get sheep, it is important to consider whether you have the time, resources, and knowledge, as well as the right environment to care for your sheep properly.
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The right environment for your sheep
All sheep should live in a suitable and comfortable environment, which provides for their needs including shade and shelter, comfortable lying areas and secure fencing to keep them safe and happy.
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Bonding rabbits
Rabbits are very sociable and will crave the companionship of their own kind.