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01 August 2018
The truth behind brachycephalic breeds - appearance over welfare?
The squishy face, the short and cuddly body, the big adoring eyes – these are... -
25 July 2018
SPCA prosecutes after man beats four-month-old puppy
Puppy Sky suffered a painful fractured leg for months without veterinary treatment. -
12 July 2018
SPCA prosecutes after man violently abuses his dog
Man sentenced to community detention after beating his dog multiple times. -
05 July 2018
Special pets with special needs
Here at the SPCA we celebrate animals of all shapes, sizes and abilities. Whether they... -
03 July 2018
Curious Comet's new start in life
Comet had a scary and vulnerable start to life. -
27 June 2018
Protect your pet from a ruff car ride these holidays
Southern Cross Pet Insurance and the SPCA are calling on pet owners to keep their... -
25 June 2018
Beat the winter blues - protect your pet from the elements
It's officially winter, so it's important to make sure our pets are safe from the... -
18 June 2018
Exceptional contribution to animal welfare recognised during National Volunteer Week
SPCA PURINA Volunteer Award winners announced. -
14 June 2018
Maggie’s journey with the SPCA
When an animal ends up at the SPCA, they have often experienced some sort of... -
03 June 2018
Mark Vette – the dog zen master
Dogs aren’t just Mark Vette’s job, they are his love, his family and his passion. -
31 May 2018
Protect your animals from second-hand smoke
As part of World Smokefree Day on 31 May, the SPCA is calling for pet... -
15 May 2018
Protect your pet rabbit from new strain of rabbit calicivirus
The presence of a new strain of the rabbit calicivirus (Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus 2... -
02 May 2018
SPCA takes action against puppy farm
You may have seen footage on TVNZ’s Seven Sharp last night that showed our SPCA... -
01 May 2018
Moving 8,000 miles to save animals in need
The story of a Veterinary Manager. -
17 April 2018
Team work makes the dream work
Laura’s story as SPCA Waikato Centre Manager. -
13 April 2018
SPCA prosecutes man for starving his three dogs
A Northland man has been sentenced by the Whangarei District Court for starving his three... -
22 March 2018
Canterbury couple convicted for ill-treating an animal & obstructing an SPCA Inspector
Victoria McCartney, 55, was found guilty of ill-treatment of an animal causing it to suffer... -
13 March 2018
Waikato woman prosecuted after her dog was found emaciated
A Waikato woman was sentenced today after her dog was found extremely thin, with pressure... -
06 March 2018
The story of Sully
SPCA Inspector Melissa will never forget the day she first met Sully. -
28 February 2018
SPCA urges rabbit owners to protect their pets after release of new strain of rabbit virus approved
The SPCA is urging all pet owners to make sure their rabbits are up-to-date with... -
26 February 2018
SPCA’s 2018 list of animal cruelty shame released as it appeals for help from public
The SPCA has catalogued its worst examples of animal cruelty from 2018 as it appeals... -
19 February 2018
First desexing event of 2018 aims to create a better future for cats
The SPCA has worked hard in recent years to address the problem of too many... -
11 February 2018
Equine dentist sentenced for smashing pony’s teeth
As a result of a brutally botched dental treatment on a pony, a Wellington equine... -
24 January 2018
Horse’s eye injury left untreated by owner for nearly five months
An Auckland woman has been sentenced after she failed to seek veterinary treatment for her...
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