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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 hiss, growl and swipe at our team. With a cat this unsocial, we knew it would be a challenge to gain her trust, but we... -
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 came into effect. Instead of it being cause for celebration the anniversary is marred by the Government’s plan to restart the unpopular trade. ... -
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... -
28 February 2024
One small kitten, one big dose of resilience
Here at SPCA, our priority is sick, injured, abused and vulnerable animals. This means a... -
27 February 2024
Legacy donor gives incredible gift to SPCA Centres
Maureen Hawthorn's record-setting gift made a difference for multiple Centres and their animals. -
23 February 2024
‘Central Bark’ doggy daycare joins our SPCA Certified® programme
The Auckland-based doggy daycare is the newest member of the SPCA Certified programme, upholding high... -
23 February 2024
SPCA prosecutes man for appalling neglect of sheep and dog
A man who left his sheep’s de-gloved broken leg to become so septic she had... -
19 February 2024
Are you disaster prepared?
If an emergency or natural disaster happened today, do you have a plan in place... -
15 February 2024
SPCA announces partnership with OPPO New Zealand
We’re pleased to announce our new national partnership with smartphone provider OPPO New Zealand. -
13 February 2024
SPCA signs petition for a Parliamentary Inquiry into virtual fencing technology for dairy cattle
The petition calls for a review of whether virtual fencing technology, which relies on a... -
12 February 2024
The export of farmed animals by sea – a survey of New Zealand opinion
SPCA has commissioned an independent survey* to understand the sentiment of mainstream New Zealand towards...