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18 August 2023
SPCA prosecutes man for painful, failed castration of bull
A man who attempted to castrate a bull without pain relief, which went horribly wrong,... -
16 August 2023
Is your home, ‘safe as houses’ for your pet?
Your home is a safe and special space for you, your family, and pets to... -
11 August 2023
Our lovely long stays looking for their forever home
Thousands of animals are brought into our SPCA Centres every year, and while many are... -
10 August 2023
SPCA signs petition for a National Food Strategy
The petition calls for a values-based national food strategy which considers all parts of the... -
03 August 2023
SPCA thrilled with prospect of mandatory desexing for cats in New Zealand
SPCA is applauding the Environment Select Committee’s recommendations to Parliament to take leadership in addressing... -
02 August 2023
SPCA supportive of a “prompt and substantive review” of all animal welfare secondary legislation
Released yesterday, a report by the Regulations Review Committee recommended the Government conduct a prompt... -
28 July 2023
Man sentenced after hitting dog with baseball bat
A man who told SPCA Inspectors he struck his dog with a baseball bat because... -
27 July 2023
SPCA launches new Mobile Desexing Clinic to reduce pet overpopulation
Thanks to the generosity of a small group of very passionate supporters, SPCA New Zealand... -
26 July 2023
From rescued to rehomed: Keira's story
Here at SPCA, we have dozens of animals come through our doors every day. Our... -
21 July 2023
More than 120 animals found on woman’s property despite disqualification order
A woman who was disqualified from owning animals for a period of five years blatantly... -
10 July 2023
Halfway there: an update on SPCA's two-year desexing campaign
In 2022 SPCA announced its two-year desexing campaign with various initiatives to combat the overpopulation... -
10 July 2023
Animal owners called to enter their best pet pictures into SPCA’s ‘Pets of the Year’
The competition to find the stars of SPCA’s annual calendar, ‘Pets of the Year’ is... -
06 July 2023
SPCA prosecutes man over ram’s ‘horrific’ horn injury
A man who allowed his ram’s horn to grow into its face, pushing its eye... -
05 July 2023
The Coffee Club supporting a better life for chickens
SPCA is delighted to hear our long-term supporter, The Coffee Club, has come on board... -
03 July 2023
SPCA announces closure of Kaitaia Centre
SPCA has announced the permanent closure of its Kaitaia Centre, with the charity instead planning... -
26 June 2023
Overcoming the odds: Pickle's journey
Overcoming tremendous odds, Pickle has undergone an incredible transformation. We share Pickle’s story and the... -
21 June 2023
SPCA signs petition for mandatory desexing of dogs in New Zealand
The petition calls to mandate the desexing of dogs in New Zealand with the exception... -
21 June 2023
SPCA signs petition for banning the use of electric shock collars on dogs in New Zealand
The petition calls for a ban on shock collars for dogs, which are used as... -
19 June 2023
SPCA celebrates its outstanding volunteers in 2023 SPCA Purina National Volunteer Awards
SPCA is celebrating another year of exceptional volunteers across the organisation in the 2023 SPCA... -
15 June 2023
A group effort: tackling animal cruelty in New Zealand
Witnessing animal cruelty or neglect is often overwhelming and always heartbreaking. Unlike rescue groups, SPCA... -
14 June 2023
SPCA to fund desexing of 600 Northland animals as part of a joint desexing campaign
RNZSPCA has partnered with Bay of Island Veterinary Services and Coast to Coast Cat Rescue... -
06 June 2023
Pet owners reminded not to leave animals out in the cold
SPCA is reminding pet owners to make sure they’re providing their animals with enough warmth,... -
29 May 2023
From rescued to rehomed: Steve's story
Here at SPCA, we have dozens of animals come through our doors every day. Our... -
24 May 2023
SPCA offers half-price adoptions across entire country in a plea to help overflowing shelters
From Saturday 27 May to Friday 2 June, the country’s largest and oldest animal welfare...