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10 December 2024
SPCA celebrates ban on greyhound racing in New Zealand
SPCA is ecstatic at the announcement today by Deputy Prime Minister the Right Honourable Winston Peters, who has finally put an end to commercial greyhound racing in New Zealand.... -
09 December 2024
Caring through craft: One artist’s gift to SPCA
Jay, the artist behind I Have a Stitch, puts their crafting skills to work to bring a little extra coziness to their local SPCA’s animals.... -
06 December 2024
Dogs die in hot cars. If you love them, don't leave them.
Every summer, our Inspectors receive hundreds of welfare calls about dogs left in hot cars.... -
06 December 2024
The 12 long-stays of Christmas
These SPCA animals are waiting for someone to grant their biggest holiday wish – finding... -
04 December 2024
New survey shows sustained calls for ‘No More Chances!’ for commercial greyhound racing
A new independent survey commissioned by SPCA has highlighted sustained public outrage regarding the commercial... -
27 November 2024
Animal lovers open their hearts and homes to foster over the holidays
SPCA’s latest campaign to recruit more foster homes in time for the busy summer months... -
18 November 2024
From Rescued to Rehomed: Cooper's Story
When we first met Cooper at our Nelson Centre, he was malnourished and overwhelmed with... -
13 November 2024
Taking a leap for a rabbit in need
Māngere Centre Volunteer & Foster Coordinator Caitlin took a leap (or should we say hop?)... -
11 November 2024
Christopher Luxon cryptic on live export process
In the wake of troubling and bizarre refusals by the Prime Minister to provide answers... -
11 November 2024
SPCA foster parent profiles: Dawn
Fostering vulnerable animals for over 10 years, Dawn shares her insights and encourages others to... -
08 November 2024
Coming soon - big West Coast desex drive
The country’s most ambitious desexing programme will make its debut on the West Coast. The... -
07 November 2024
A transformation through foster care
Rescued by our Inspectors, Aiden was underweight and terrified. After a few weeks in a... -
04 November 2024
Planning a staycation? Fosters for festive season needed
SPCA is calling on people working through the festive season or planning a holiday at... -
01 November 2024
Frog and Olive's fated friendship
These two pygmy goats found each other through some very lucky timing – but getting... -
01 November 2024
Over $55,000 raised for SPCA thanks to Purina’s matched giving incentive
In October, New Zealanders were given the chance to double their impact for the animals,... -
25 October 2024
Bach not bark - Concert for Animals a radio first on Guy Fawkes
The country’s first Concert for Animals will be broadcast nationwide on 5 November to comfort... -
24 October 2024
SPCA to take part in Giving Tuesday on 3 December
Giving Tuesday has been making waves overseas, and now SPCA will be bringing the power... -
24 October 2024
Government refuses to address cat crisis
Despite widespread public support, the New Zealand Government has failed companion cats and wildlife by... -
23 October 2024
Inside the Inspectorate (with Kim Crossman)
SPCA Ambassador Kim Crossman sat down with Inspector Amanda Davis following a ride-along to discuss... -
21 October 2024
Many dogs find their forever homes in latest SPCA adoption drive
115 dogs and puppies have gone on to their loving forever homes during SPCA’s adoption... -
18 October 2024
Furrdinand, Christchurch’s furless resident
This uniquely striking cat was in need of some specialised TLC, and found it in... -
17 October 2024
SPCA’s desexing partnership with Kāinga Ora to help struggling households
SPCA will cover the cost of hundreds of desexing surgeries for Kāinga Ora customers to... -
09 October 2024
Why animal lover Pinky is choosing to leave a legacy of love
Leaving a gift to SPCA in your Will is one of the greatest ways you... -
04 October 2024
SPCA welcomes Nando’s to the SPCA Certified® programme
The quick service restaurant chain is the newest member of the SPCA Certified programme. By...
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