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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... -
13 June 2022
SPCA launches new desexing initiative for animal rescues
SPCA is helping rescue organisations fund the cost of desexing animals around New Zealand with... -
09 June 2022
SPCA Education Manager Nicole on our new story books
SPCA’s free education programme seeks to improve animal welfare by nurturing the hearts and minds...