About us
SPCA (The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Incorporated) is New Zealand's oldest and largest animal welfare charity, with 28 animal centres and 6 vet partnerships across the country.
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Our Vision
A world where all animals are treated with respect and kindness. -
Our Purpose
To advance animal welfare and prevent cruelty. -
Our Values
We are One, We are Kind, We are Brave, We Thrive, We Serve.
Our Centres
We protect animals from 28 Centres and 6 vet partnerships across New Zealand
- Ashburton Centre
- Auckland (Hobsonville) Centre
- Auckland (Mangere) Centre
- Central Otago Vet Partnerships
- Christchurch Centre
- Dunedin Centre
- Gisborne Centre
- Gore Vet Partnership
- Greymouth Centre
- Hamilton Centre
- Hastings Centre
- Invercargill Centre
- Kerikeri Centre
- Levin Centre
- Masterton Centre
- Motueka Vet Partnership
- Napier Centre
- Nelson Centre
- New Plymouth Centre
- Oamaru
- Palmerston North Centre
- Renwick Centre
- Rotorua Centre
- Taumarunui Vet Partnership
- Taupo Centre
- Tauranga Centre
- Thames Centre
- Timaru Centre
- Waipukurau Vet Partnership
- Wellington Centre
- Westport Centre
- Whakatane Centre
- Whanganui Centre
- Whangarei Centre
History
The SPCA was founded in England in 1824 and is recognised as the world’s oldest and most influential animal welfare organisation.
Along with other things British, the movement to protect animals was brought to New Zealand by the early settlers, and a number of SPCAs sprung up in New Zealand from 1872.
Since those early beginnings, the SPCA has continued to be at the forefront of animal welfare across New Zealand. We have become far more than just a law enforcement agency and a shelter for homeless animals.
Our focus is no longer just on safeguarding animals under the Animal Welfare Act 1999 but has shifted to preventing animal abuse before it happens. To do this, we work with our communities, government and industry to teach people about animal welfare and improve animal welfare laws.
Join our team
You don’t just have to be an animal lover to work with the SPCA. We seek out exceptional talent that can help us change the way people think and behave, unite our communities and influence change to improve the welfare of animals in New Zealand.
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Ngā mihi nui
The SPCA New Zealand Team