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Happy Halloween animal lovers! Please remember that today can be a little too scary for animals – here are our best pet safety tips.

Recent natural disasters both here in New Zealand and around the world have shown that we all need a plan for emergency or disaster situations.

Losing your pet can be a very distressing time for owners. Thousands of animals become lost or go missing from their home every year.

SPCA has limited resources and space within our Centres, so we must prioritise the intake of sick, injured and vulnerable animals. If the animal you have found is not sick or injured there are some things you can do to help. We have provided some tips and advice below.

Sometimes people find themselves in the unfortunate position of being unable to keep their pet. We realise that making the decision to rehome your pet is an extremely tough one and it may be for reasons out of your control.

During this time, we receive hundreds of calls from the public who are concerned about a baby bird they have found out of its nest and we have a large influx of baby birds being brought into our centres.

People buy certain brands of eggs for a variety of reasons including; price, brand loyalty, taste, quality, and for ethical reasons.

More and more Kiwis are choosing exotic destinations for their winter holidays. However, before you book to escape the winter gloom, it is important to take a careful look at the travel itinerary you are considering to make sure the attractions and entertainment on offer do not involve abuse of animals.

Goats are ruminant herbivores and differ from sheep and cattle in that goats are browsers.

Thinking about going on holiday this summer? Those pleading eyes or anxious circles around the house while you pack your bags are never nice.