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08 August 2022
SPCA brings free desexing to East Coast communities
Starting this month, the SPCA Desexing Caravan will be travelling the East Coast of New Zealand providing free desexing, microchipping, vaccination, and flea and worming services to pet owners in this high-need region. ... -
08 August 2022
SPCA relieved to hear Petitions Committee recommendation on banning life chaining of dogs
SPCA is pleased to hear the Petitions Committee has considered the petition of Chained Dog Awareness New Zealand Trust—Ban life chaining of dogs in New Zealand—and has recommended to the Government that it amend the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures)... -
03 August 2022
Rattling the chain – we’re still crying out for change
SPCA is deeply saddened and frustrated to have not yet heard a full commitment from... -
29 July 2022
227 days recovering: this is Kimber’s story
When Kimber first came into the care of SPCA New Plymouth, she was covered in... -
27 July 2022
The call goes unanswered: SPCA continues to rally Kiwis to demand change for chained dogs
Last week, SPCA asked New Zealanders to add their voice to the campaign to break... -
25 July 2022
From rescued to rehomed: Axel’s story
Here at SPCA we have dozens of animals come through our doors every day. Our... -
21 July 2022
Dreaming of freedom: Ollie's story
Every year, every day, countless dogs are suffering at the end of chains because the... -
21 July 2022
Auckland woman prosecuted for severely neglecting her three dogs
An Auckland woman who severely neglected three dogs, one of which died, has been prosecuted... -
20 July 2022
Woman banned from owning dogs for five years after neighbour discovered emaciated dog collapsed on property
A woman told SPCA inspectors the trauma of a break-up contributed towards her sometimes neglecting... -
18 July 2022
Break the chain. Change the law.
Every year at SPCA, we’re heartbroken by the hundreds of dogs we see spending their... -
18 July 2022
What it'll take to the break the chain and stop life chaining
What change in the law do we mean exactly? And what has SPCA been doing... -
13 July 2022
German Shepherd breeders banned following one of RNZSPCA’s largest prosecutions
Two German Shepherd breeders have been disqualified from owning animals for nine years, following one... -
08 July 2022
Man who caused animals severe distress before their deaths prosecuted by SPCA
A man who reduced three horses to skeletal condition and deprived them of veterinary care... -
08 July 2022
Half-year update: SPCA highlights
The first six months of 2022 have been eventful here at SPCA, and we're excited... -
07 July 2022
SPCA prosecutes man over dog’s ‘horrific’ maggot-infested wound
An Auckland man who left his dog to suffer with a severely infected maggot-infested wound... -
07 July 2022
A better life for meat chickens: SPCA calls for New Zealand food businesses to join the Better Chicken Commitment
Over 100 million chickens are farmed for meat in New Zealand each year. Modern chicken... -
06 July 2022
SPCA’s new-look calendar competition: SPCA Pets of the Year
We’re doing things a little differently for our calendar competition this year. With no entry... -
01 July 2022
SPCA enters digital gaming to support Kiwi kids with caring for animals
Collaborating with Microsoft partner ImpactEd, SPCA is so proud to have worked with school students... -
30 June 2022
SPCA announces permanent closure of Waipukurau facility
SPCA has decided to permanently close its Waipukurau Centre, and will be entering into a... -
29 June 2022
SPCA - How we fund a better future for the animals
With less than 5% Government funding, keeping a national charity operating and setting it up... -
28 June 2022
How to keep your pet happy and healthy this winter
We’ve put together some useful tips for pet owners to help keep your pet happy... -
27 June 2022
You gave to get them home - thank you New Zealand!
Because of you, we are now able to help more animals around New Zealand with... -
20 June 2022
SPCA recognises its incredible volunteers with national awards
SPCA is celebrating another year of its exceptional volunteers with the 2022 SPCA Purina National... -
14 June 2022
Farrowing crates: Time is ticking to put an end to this "cruel and unnatural" practice
Big changes are being proposed for pig farming in New Zealand - and it's about...
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