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28 October 2020
Two-day old puppies' tails illegally docked with no pain relief
A Christchurch man who docked the tails of six Jack Russell cross puppies has been prosecuted by SPCA.... -
20 October 2020
Owner of cat with untreated dental disease prosecuted by SPCA
Failing to seek veterinary help for his cat’s severe dental issues has seen a North Shore man prosecuted by SPCA. ... -
09 October 2020
Fat Cat Blue’s big weight-loss journey
Of the 25,000 cats that come to SPCA every year, Blue’s appearance was almost unbelievable.... -
09 October 2020
SPCA sees early spike in reports of dogs left in hot cars
SPCA are experiencing an increase in reports up and down the country relating to dogs... -
01 October 2020
SPCA launches revamped animal welfare accreditation programme
SPCA’s updated animal welfare certification launches today as SPCA Certified, dedicated to improving the welfare... -
28 September 2020
SPCA 2021 Calendars now available to pre-order!
Announcing our 2021 Calendar Competition winners! -
28 September 2020
Live Export of Farmed Animals by Sea
SPCA opposes the live export of animals by sea and advocates that long-duration transportation by... -
23 September 2020
From rescued to rehomed: follow Gemma on her road to recovery
At SPCA we have dozens of animals come through our doors every day. Animals who... -
23 September 2020
The head and heart benefits of owning a pet
Mental Health Awareness Week (21-27 September) is upon us and this year’s theme is: Reimagine... -
22 September 2020
A dozen cupcakes helps thousands of animals
SPCA is calling for Kiwi home bakers to roll up their sleeves and get behind... -
21 September 2020
SPCA's Snip 'n' Chip launches in Oamaru
SPCA is launching a Snip ‘n’ Chip campaign, offering free desexing and microchipping to Community... -
21 September 2020
SPCA’s COVID-19 updates
Read more about our adoption and centre closures during COVID-19, and get some tips on... -
17 September 2020
"Ban live export" - letter to the PM
SAFE and SPCA Chief Executives co-author an open letter to the Prime Minister -
17 September 2020
SPCA Prosecutes Otago Man for Drowning Eight Cats
The disturbing practice of killing animals by drowning is in the spotlight again with a... -
03 September 2020
SPCA appalled by mistreatment of horses and sheep
A Masterton woman has been prosecuted by SPCA after pleading guilty to multiple offenses against... -
03 September 2020
Inside SPCA’s upgraded New Plymouth Centre
After almost two years of planning and construction, the last upgrades on SPCA’s New Plymouth... -
02 September 2020
Violent attack captured on video helps SPCA prosecute man for beating his dog
A Canterbury man captured on video beating his dog with a plank of wood has... -
01 September 2020
Meet Gino, the dog who defied the odds.
Here at SPCA, we have dozens of animals come through our doors every day. Some... -
01 September 2020
First SPCA litter signals ‘kitten season’ has arrived
SPCA Mangere Centre has welcomed the charity’s first litter of kittens, indicating the 2020 ‘kitten... -
01 September 2020
Animals in classrooms: why children don’t need animals in classrooms to learn
Ask any child about dinosaurs, and most will reel off bundles of facts for you... -
28 August 2020
SPCA prosecutes man for failing to feed his dog
A Waikato man has been prosecuted by SPCA for failing to feed and care for... -
21 August 2020
SPCA offers shelter for animals for people with COVID
SPCA is preparing to take in animals from people suddenly put into mandatory quarantine following... -
12 August 2020
Tearful reunion between cat and owner after a year apart
In April 2019, Tracey Young’s cat Heidi walked off their Napier property and didn’t return. -
04 August 2020
Five questions with...
Ever wondered what it's like to work for SPCA? Rachelle is a senior field officer...
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