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17 June 2024
SPCA’s ‘top dog’ recognises outstanding volunteers with 2024 SPCA Nestlé Purina National Volunteer Awards
The awards celebrate the volunteers around New Zealand who have been nominated for their selfless... -
15 June 2024
Voices for the Voiceless: 47,500+ New Zealanders reject plans to restart live exports by sea
New Zealanders are sending the National-led coalition a clear message that cannot be ignored; a... -
12 June 2024
SPCA’s ‘Pets of the Year’ calendar competition is back!
SPCA is calling on cat and dog owners to dust off their cameras and enter... -
07 June 2024
A tale of three ducks: Huey, Dewey, and Louie’s story
Found by a member of our Inspectorate team, these ducks were rescued from awful conditions... -
30 May 2024
A shocking X-ray and an urgent surgery: Sherbet’s story
Found while giving birth to her litter of kittens, Sherbet was brought into the care... -
20 May 2024
SPCA and other leading animal organisations commit to supporting rehoming racing greyhounds
Today marks a step towards a future for greyhounds as much loved family pets in... -
17 May 2024
SPCA to increase capacity to care for vulnerable animals by closing its commercial boarding services
From 1 July 2024, SPCA will no longer offer commercial boarding to members of the... -
15 May 2024
Rising from the ashes: Phoenix's story
Phoenix came to us hungry, weak and scared, desperate for a helping hand. With the... -
08 May 2024
From rescued to rehomed: Lavender's story
When first brought in to our Māngere Centre with her five kittens, Lavender would frequently... -
29 April 2024
Farmers reject Government’s plans to restart the export of animals by sea
1 May marks a year since New Zealand’s world-leading ban on live exports by sea... -
29 April 2024
Hundreds of animals find forever homes after SPCA’s latest campaign to ‘Clear the Shelters’
SPCA’s latest adoption campaign was a great success, with many animals finding new homes over... -
26 April 2024
Day in the Life: SPCA’s Support Services Manager, Laura
When people think of SPCA, they think of animals… but it’s the humans behind the... -
18 April 2024
A rescued miniature horse with a big personality: Sampson's story
Many animals that come into our care are not the victims of intentional abuse. For... -
15 April 2024
A timeline of tragedy: Live export disasters
As the Government continues plans to overturn New Zealand’s historic ban on live export by... -
09 April 2024
SPCA Adoption Open Day launches nationwide campaign
SPCA Centres will be opening their doors for an Adoption Open Day this Saturday, launching... -
08 April 2024
SPCA’s Mobile Desexing Clinic heads to Porirua and The Hutt Valley
Dog and cat owners in Porirua and Hutt Valley are invited to have their pet... -
05 April 2024
In safe hands: meet our latest bottle-feeder kittens
A litter of kittens at our Wellington Centre have been given a second chance at... -
22 March 2024
New Zealanders double their impact for animals in need
On 20 March, SPCA asked New Zealanders to ‘Double their Donation’ and the nation answered!... -
20 March 2024
SPCA launches one-day-only matched giving campaign
Kiwi animal lovers are being asked to make a donation to New Zealand’s leading animal... -
15 March 2024
When matted fur takes its toll: Duncan’s story
Longhaired cats are particularly susceptible to matting, where the fur becomes knotted and tangled. When... -
06 March 2024
Snip ‘n’ Chip continues to make an impact
With more vouchers being made available by SPCA this month, cat owners are able to... -
05 March 2024
Flystrike: A serious problem for New Zealand’s sheep
Many animals in New Zealand with wooly coats – whether sheep, llamas or highland cows... -
04 March 2024
PROTECT THE BAN – say ‘no’ to live exports by sea.
New Zealanders are being urged to say ‘no’ to the return of live exports by... -
01 March 2024
Woman pleads guilty to keeping dog chained without water and shelter
An Auckland woman who kept her dog on a tangled chain without water and shelter...
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