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29 May 2023
From rescued to rehomed: Steve's story
Here at SPCA, we have dozens of animals come through our doors every day. Our ‘rescued to rehomed’ stories share just some of the incredible and inspiring tales of those who come into our care, like poor Steve, who was... -
24 May 2023
SPCA offers half-price adoptions across entire country in a plea to help overflowing shelters
From Saturday 27 May to Friday 2 June, the country’s largest and oldest animal welfare charity will be pleading with kiwi animal lovers to help ‘Clear the Shelters’. SPCA will be offering 50% discount on adoption fees across the entire... -
23 May 2023
No more chances: SPCA says Government call on greyhound racing should be ‘clear as day’
SPCA is remaining firm on its stance of ‘no more chances’ when it comes to... -
22 May 2023
Fostering: short-term care, long-term impact
As SPCA Centres around the country are at near-constant capacity, and with a seemingly never-ending... -
18 May 2023
SPCA announces closure of Tokoroa Centre
SPCA New Zealand will close its Tokoroa Centre, using a local vet partnership to ensure... -
15 May 2023
SPCA storybooks in te reo Māori: making animal welfare education more accessible to tamariki
SPCA’s latest two series of storybooks for learners have been translated into te reo Māori... -
01 May 2023
Pomeranian breeder prosecuted by SPCA for failing to care for injured animal
A woman who breeds Pomeranian dogs has faced court action after failing to provide appropriate... -
01 May 2023
Ban on live exports finally comes into effect
After years of advocating against live export, we are thrilled and relieved that the ban... -
28 April 2023
New mobile desexing vehicle on the way
Thanks to our extremely generous donors, we’ve been working on a new purpose-built mobile desexing... -
26 April 2023
SPCA Treat Week is back and sweeter than ever
We may have said farewell to Cupcake Day, but this year we’re welcoming back Treat... -
20 April 2023
Government turns blind eye to greyhound suffering as decision swept under ‘post-election’ rug
SPCA is devastated greyhounds will continue to suffer while Government seemingly puts industry decision in... -
19 April 2023
Faces of SPCA Rescue: meet Feline Attendant Colleen
Every single animal that comes through SPCA’s doors deserves the upmost love and care. Seeing... -
19 April 2023
From rescued to rehomed: Bluebell's story
Here at SPCA, we have dozens of animals come through our doors every day. Our... -
05 April 2023
Faces of SPCA Rescue: meet Vet Nathan
When sick, injured and neglected animals come into our care at SPCA, our vet teams... -
03 April 2023
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, so we want to take this opportunity... -
27 March 2023
Animal transfer tales: getting them where they need to be
One of the biggest benefits of being a national organisation means that no animal’s opportunities... -
24 March 2023
From rescued to rehomed: Chance's story
Here at SPCA, we have dozens of animals come through our doors every day. Our... -
24 March 2023
Owner claims spider bite responsible for “traumatic, catastrophic” injury of greyhound’s leg
A dog owner told an RNZSPCA inspector a whitetail spider bite was the cause of... -
17 March 2023
SPCA's care for animals in recent weather disasters
The recent severe weather events in New Zealand, including the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle,... -
27 February 2023
From rescued to rehomed: Hugo's story
Here at SPCA, we have dozens of animals come through our doors every day. Our... -
24 February 2023
Six month update on SPCA's two-year desexing campaign
Six months ago, SPCA announced its two-year desexing campaign aimed at tackling the overpopulation crisis,... -
22 February 2023
Faces of SPCA Rescue: meet Senior Inspector Sarah
Our dedicated SPCA Inspectors work on the frontline to help animals in need, engaging with... -
17 February 2023
Public consultation: raise your voice for chained dogs in New Zealand
Thanks to overwhelming public pressure, and decades of advocacy work from SPCA and other animal... -
17 February 2023
SPCA responds in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle devastation
Our team has been hard at work on the ground in Hawke’s Bay after it...
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