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20 October 2023
Kitten season is here: meet some of the early arrivals
Every year, spring hails the arrival of kitten season. With too many stray cats roaming... -
17 October 2023
Get your pets ready for New Zealand ShakeOut
New Zealand ShakeOut is the national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi (evacuation walk) which is... -
16 October 2023
From the brink of death to fields of joy
We’re sharing this heartwarming story of two abandoned ponies, their incredible resilience, and their journey... -
11 October 2023
Pet obesity awareness: Harry’s story
Too often at SPCA we see emaciated animals, but animals also suffer on the other... -
11 October 2023
Six-month-old puppy euthanised after brutal treatment from owner
A man and woman have been prosecuted by SPCA over a violent and sickening attack... -
09 October 2023
Jump to the Rescue is about to take off
SPCA’s thrilling fundraising event is back for another year, calling on animal lovers and adventure-seekers... -
06 October 2023
From rescued to rehomed: Griffin's story
Here at SPCA, we have dozens of animals come through our doors every day. Our... -
05 October 2023
Animal ban for woman living in ‘eye-watering’ squalor
A woman who was discovered with more than two-dozen animals living in squalid, faeces-ridden conditions... -
02 October 2023
SPCA welcomes Todd Westwood to position of CEO
New Zealand’s largest animal welfare charity has announced Todd Westwood as their newly appointed Chief... -
28 September 2023
100% of Ingham’s chicken now SPCA Certified
SPCA is thrilled to be bringing Ingham’s barn raised chicken farms onto the charity’s SPCA... -
25 September 2023
15,000 sign SPCA’s second plea for Govt to Break the Chain
SPCA continues to speak up for thousands of dogs who continue to spend their life... -
20 September 2023
Man sentenced over horrific backyard castration of pet dog
SPCA has prosecuted a man over a botched castration attempt on his dog that went... -
20 September 2023
Gifts in Wills Month – a lasting legacy
September is Gifts in Wills Month, and we’re honouring the compassionate people that spent their... -
19 September 2023
The positive power of pet ownership
This year Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 18 - 24 September, and we’re looking... -
18 September 2023
Calling all dog lovers – SPCA holds national half-price adoption campaign on canines
From 23 September until 1 October, SPCA is holding a national half price adoption campaign... -
18 September 2023
Man ordered to forfeit three horses over neglect
A Taumarunui man who severely neglected his pregnant horse has been disqualified from owning further... -
14 September 2023
Elections 2023: where political parties stand on animal welfare issues
With one month until New Zealand heads to the polls, SPCA has put together a... -
05 September 2023
Gifts in Wills Month – celebrating our generous SPCA Giving Hearts members
September is Gifts in Wills Month, and we’d like to celebrate a special group of... -
29 August 2023
From rescued to rehomed: Kanda's story
Here at SPCA, we have dozens of animals come through our doors every day. Our... -
28 August 2023
Congratulations to our SPCA Pets of the Year!
Voting has officially closed on our fundraising calendar competition, Pets of the Year, and we... -
25 August 2023
SPCA prosecutes man whose horses ate own faeces due to lack of food
A man who failed to provide enough food for his horses, to the point where... -
22 August 2023
Our brand new SPCA Mobile Desexing Clinic is hitting the road in Northland - here's everything you need to know.
Starting in Moerewa, the SPCA Mobile Desexing Clinic will be making its way around the... -
21 August 2023
Government drags the chain on improving lives of thousands of dogs
SPCA is once again calling on New Zealanders to raise their voice on behalf of... -
21 August 2023
A victim of inaction: Archie’s story
Archie was just one of many New Zealand dogs living on a chain... he deserved...