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17 April 2026
Remembering Animals in War
As we remember those who served this Anzac Day, we are also thinking about all the animals who served alongside our forces. And we’re not the only ones; recognition of animal service has grown over the years.... -
13 April 2026
SPCA launches ‘Clear the Shelters’ campaign with 50% off adoption fees to get animals loving homes
For three weeks only, from 13 April to 3 May, adoption fees will be reduced by 50%, giving more animals the chance to find loving homes just in time for winter. ... -
13 April 2026
SPCA to hold Canine Health Event to help prevent the spread of parvovirus in Wellington
The Canine Health Event will be held in Porirua, providing dog owners with free vaccinations... -
08 April 2026
SPCA launches first-ever national lottery to help sick, injured and vulnerable animals
SPCA is excited to announce the launch of its first-ever national lottery, giving New Zealanders... -
08 April 2026
From rescued to rehomed: Queenie's story
Queenie’s story is one of courage, resilience, and the incredible power of love. -
02 April 2026
Be vigilant: SPCA’s reminder to pet owners this Easter Weekend
Though Easter may be a long weekend of food and fun for humans, for our... -
02 April 2026
Greyhound racing ban crosses the finish line to become law
Commercial greyhound racing will end on 31 July 2026 after Parliament passed legislation closing an... -
30 March 2026
From rescued to rehomed: Jigglypuff and the power of friendship
Found abandoned, unwell, and overgrown in a paddock, Jigglypuff's resilience led her to a new... -
27 March 2026
Predator Free 2050 Strategy adds feral cats; SPCA says management must be humane
SPCA is calling on the government to ensure feral cat management under the updated Predator... -
27 March 2026
The SPCA Mobile Desexing Clinic visits Reefton
In just four days, the team managed to desex 28 cats and 11 dogs in... -
24 March 2026
Man sentenced after repeated ill treatment of cat, including breaking teeth with pliers
A man has been sentenced to four months community detention after the repeated ill treatment... -
24 March 2026
A Furever Home Giving Day: we did it!
On Wednesday, 18 March 2026, New Zealanders doubled their impact for animals by donating to... -
21 March 2026
Long-overdue review of Dog Control Act must deliver real change
SPCA welcomes today’s announcement from Hon. Simon Watts, Hon. Mark Mitchell, and Hon. Tama Potaka... -
20 March 2026
Woman sentenced after severe neglect of dog results in euthanasia
A woman has been charged after the serious neglect of a dog in her care... -
18 March 2026
Government invests nearly half a million dollars with SPCA to desex roaming dogs in Auckland and Northland
SPCA has received close to $500,000 from Hon Brooke Van Velden’s Lottery Minister’s Discretionary Fund... -
13 March 2026
SPCA celebrates Parliamentary Committee report supporting an end to commercial greyhound racing
The Committee’s recommendation to pass the Bill marks an important step towards ending commercial greyhound racing in Aotearoa New Zealand. -
13 March 2026
Man prosecuted after failing to treat his dog for obvious hip injury
He was charged with failing to meet the physical health and behavioural needs of an animal after he failed to take... -
11 March 2026
A speedy recovery: Caramella’s story of resilience
Despite arriving at SPCA injured and in pain, nothing could dim this young pup’s bright... -
11 March 2026
Donations to be doubled on A Furever Home Giving Day
Donations made to SPCA on 18 March will be doubled, thanks to Petdirect and a... -
10 March 2026
Victory for animals: Minister confirms plans to bring back live export have stalled
SPCA is celebrating confirmation from Minister Andrew Hoggard that plans to reinstate live animal exports... -
27 February 2026
SPCA launches new dog-safety programme – Dog Safe Happy Homes
SPCA is launching a free online education portal to teach children safe ways to interact... -
27 February 2026
SPCA calls for urgent dog law reform in open letter to Parliament
Four fatal dog attacks in four years. This number is not a coincidence, it... -
25 February 2026
From rescued to rehomed: The Amazing Maurice
Sent to collect a group of kittens from a local vet, a Dunedin Centre CSO... -
24 February 2026
World Spay Day: Make a difference through desexing
This World Spay Day, we’re answering common questions around desexing, and sharing information on this...
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