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21 March 2019
Rona’s Roar; SPCA Inspector Kevin spends two weeks in Africa
Naankuse Wildlife Sanctuary is set amongst 1000s of hectares of barren land in Namibia. Browning shrubs dot the land, and dry trees force their way up through the dusty earth. ... -
06 March 2019
SPCA prosecution: man jailed for beating his dog
A man has been prosecuted by SPCA and jailed for breaking his dog’s leg, and failing to seek veterinary assistance after doing so. ... -
05 March 2019
SPCA prosecutes recidivist animal hoarder
A recidivist animal offender has been prosecuted by SPCA for the second time in three... -
04 March 2019
Two out of three Kiwis hugely underestimate running costs of SPCA
New research has revealed that most New Zealanders don’t know what it costs for SPCA... -
22 February 2019
SPCA reveals most shocking cases of animal abuse in New Zealand
Two elderly poodles, neglected to the point where they no longer looked like dogs, have... -
15 February 2019
SPCA prosecutes after man stabs elderly dog
A Canterbury man has been sentenced after stabbing his friend’s elderly dog with a filleting... -
09 February 2019
Inspiring the minds of all Kiwi children
Since first being launched in August 2016, SPCA’s Learn-to-Read Storybooks have gone from strength to... -
04 February 2019
New animal welfare regulations announced – what this means for SPCA
On 1 October 2018, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) released the new Animal Welfare... -
04 February 2019
SPCA FAQs: Pest species and pest control
The issue of pest control, poisons and how to humanely ensure our native species are... -
01 February 2019
SPCA calls for animal lovers to collect for annual appeal
SPCA is calling for animal-loving volunteers across New Zealand to collect much-needed funds for animals... -
29 January 2019
I'm thinking of adopting... a bearded dragon
Every year, thousands of animals of all shapes, sizes and ages come into SPCA centres... -
29 January 2019
Keep your animals safe – SPCA urges owners to protect pets during heatwave
With record temperatures hitting New Zealand this week, SPCA are strongly urging pet owners to... -
28 January 2019
Counting sheep – revealing the truth about our woolly friends
If you take a drive through the rolling countryside of rural New Zealand, you will... -
24 January 2019
SPCA prosecution: Man jailed after neglecting his two dogs
A Tauranga man has been jailed after his two dogs lost over 40% of their... -
24 January 2019
Helping animals in crisis – life as a technical rescue coordinator
Gina Kemp never knows when she will get that urgent call about an animal in... -
23 January 2019
SPCA prosecutes Auckland woman for keeping her cat permanently in a cage
An Auckland woman has been prosecuted after she kept her cat permanently confined in a... -
17 January 2019
Fantastic foster families - saving lives across New Zealand
We are an animal-loving nation who would do anything for our beloved pets, and amongst... -
10 January 2019
Summer fun on holiday with your four-legged friends
A summer holiday wouldn’t be the same without a wagging tail tagging along. For those... -
07 January 2019
1080 - what is it, and what can be done about it?
1080 is currently a ‘hot topic’ in New Zealand, and SPCA receives many messages concerned... -
18 December 2018
Safety tips for pet owners this Christmas
SPCA is reminding pet owners to be extra vigilant about what their pets eat over... -
18 December 2018
SPCA’s top tips for keeping pets safe this summer
With the warmer weather upon us, SPCA wants to remind animal owners to be vigilant... -
26 November 2018
Will you help animals this Christmas?
Kittens without families will spend this Christmas season scared, hungry and alone. -
23 November 2018
SPCA's 2019 Calendars are now on sale!
All 900 entries from around New Zealand have created what we think is our best... -
07 November 2018
SPCA prosecutes Whangarei dog owner
A Whangarei woman has been prosecuted by SPCA after her dog Goliath was found emaciated...
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