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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, have had a significant impact on the communities in the affected regions. So many generous New Zealanders contributed to our calls for help, and we... -
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 ‘rescued to rehomed’ stories share just some of the tales of those who come into our care, like Hugo, who had a terrible case of... -
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... -
14 February 2023
TVNZ 1’s SPCA Rescue starts tonight!
SPCA’s work rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals in need is the focus of SPCA Rescue,... -
13 February 2023
SPCA Certified® welcomes its first doggy daycare member
The doggy daycare industry in New Zealand is largely unregulated, but SPCA Certified® has developed... -
12 February 2023
Cyclone Gabrielle - Information for animal owners
With Cyclone Gabrielle reaching land tomorrow and already making her presence known, SPCA wants to... -
09 February 2023
SPCA supporting Auckland communities post floods
In the wake of extreme weather, which saw many areas of Auckland experience flooding in... -
08 February 2023
SPCA prosecutes man for failing to treat puppy with multiple fractures
A man whose puppy had such severe injuries to its leg it needed amputating, has... -
01 February 2023
Breaking the Chain - Government announces public consultation on tethering of dogs
We're delighted to hear today that public consultation has opened on some proposed regulations to... -
28 January 2023
North Island flooding: What pet owners need to know
As many North Island regions are currently facing flooding, the safety and well-being of our... -
27 January 2023
I'm thinking of adopting backyard chickens
Kiwis and chickens go together. It’s true! New Zealanders love their feathered friends. Chickens (Gallus... -
20 January 2023
SPCA joins the International Coalition for Animal Welfare
SPCA New Zealand has joined a global coalition of expert animal welfare organisations – including... -
16 January 2023
New animal care videos empower Kiwi kids
Inspiring a kinder, more compassionate Aotearoa for animals and people is at the heart of... -
12 January 2023
Colony cages: the struggle continues for chickens
Many New Zealanders have noticed an alarming absence of eggs on the shelves in their... -
23 December 2022
Kittens found in a pillowcase getting ready for new home
Four kittens found on the side of the road in Hawke's Bay in a pillowcase... -
22 December 2022
Five ways you helped animals in 2022
2022 - what a year it's been. With the year is at its end, we... -
13 December 2022
Don’t let your pets celebrate too hard this silly season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for chocolates, treats and tinsel, but the... -
13 December 2022
From rescued to rehomed: Pearl's story
Here at SPCA, we have dozens of animals come through our doors every day. Our... -
30 November 2022
SPCA appealing to owners not to leave dogs in cars during sizzling summer
SPCA inspectors have already received several calls from concerned members of the public after spotting... -
28 November 2022
Positive impact felt from the SPCA Desexing Grant
The Animal Sanctuary is just one of the recipients of the SPCA Desexing Grant, which... -
17 November 2022
The SPCA Desexing Caravan has wrapped up its latest adventure
After more than nine weeks providing free desexing services to rural communities around the East...
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