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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... -
17 January 2018
Trade Me bans sale of Pugs, British Bulldogs and French Bulldogs
Trade Me has announced that it is banning the sale of pugs, British bulldogs and... -
24 November 2017
SPCA prosecutes Auckland man after his dog starved to death
An Auckland man has disqualified from owning animals for 10 years after his pet dog... -
16 November 2017
Man sentenced to home detention after he was found keeping 600 birds in poor condition
An Auckland man has been sentenced to home detention after keeping a large number of... -
10 November 2017
SPCA Prosecution after dog’s ‘horrific’ injuries left untreated for a week
Man prosecuted after failing to seek vet treatment for his dog who was hit by... -
06 November 2017
Waharoa woman disqualified from owning animals
A Waharoa woman was disqualified from owning animals for 5 years by the Hamilton District... -
16 October 2017
SPCA launches second children’s storybook series to stop cycle of animal cruelty
Developing empathy and encouraging humane treatment towards all animals from the next generation is behind... -
23 August 2017
Giving sight to Billie
Imagine a world where you are completely alone, with no idea what tomorrow may bring.... -
03 August 2017
RNZSPCA appoints new CEO
The RNZSPCA (“SPCA”) board is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrea Midgen as its... -
21 July 2017
SPCA supports new Animal Welfare Regulations
The SPCA supports the new animal welfare regulations announced this week by Ministry for Primary... -
19 June 2017
SPCA votes to create new national organisation
SPCA delegates have voted to form one national organisation from its current 45 independent centres. -
12 June 2017
SPCA Auckland addresses urgent need for a second centre
SPCA Auckland’s Mangere Animal Village is in crisis and is struggling to keep up with... -
11 May 2017
Community detention after 4-month-old puppy beaten and neglected
A Hamilton man who savagely beat a four-month-old puppy and neglected his injuries was sentenced... -
21 December 2016
Auckland man sentenced to 160 hours’ community work following death of eight dogs
An Auckland man has this week been sentenced to 160 hours’ community work, disqualified from... -
20 December 2016
Repeat animal abuser disqualified for 10 years
A serial animal abuser has been disqualified from owning animals for ten years by the... -
04 December 2016
Auckland man sentenced for starving rabbits and guinea pigs to death
Whenuapai resident, Paul Paterson, has this week been banned from owning animals for 20 years... -
23 November 2016
SPCA no longer banned from rehoming ‘classified’ dogs after changes to national action plan
The second tranche of proposals as part of the national action plan for dogs in... -
22 November 2016
Auckland woman sentenced for starving four pets
An Auckland woman has been sentenced by North Shore District Court for starving her two... -
30 October 2016
Happy ending for dog in chains
A thick scar is still visible around Maggie's neck, only partly obscured by her chocolate... -
26 October 2016
SPCA calls for improvements to bobby calf treatment
SPCA New Zealand is deeply disturbed by the inhumane treatment of bobby calves shown in... -
12 October 2016
SPCA launches Learn-to-Read Storybooks in New Zealand Primary Schools
The SPCA has today launched a series of original storybooks into schools with the aim...
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