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23 August 2022
The chain will be broken – but when?
SPCA is pleased to hear the Government will meet with the animal welfare charity on... -
22 August 2022
The journey of the SPCA Desexing Caravan begins today - here's everything you need to know
Starting in Ruatoria, it’s day one of the SPCA Desexing Caravan’s journey around the East... -
19 August 2022
SPCA funds new desexing initiative in North Hokianga
In partnership with Kerikeri Highway Vets and local volunteer organisations, SPCA is funding a new... -
16 August 2022
Preparing your pets for a new baby’s arrival
Veterinary behaviourist and resident Animals’ Voice columnist Dr Jess Beer gives us her tried and... -
08 August 2022
SPCA brings free desexing to East Coast communities
Starting this month, the SPCA Desexing Caravan will be travelling the East Coast of New... -
08 August 2022
SPCA relieved to hear Petitions Committee recommendation on banning life chaining of dogs
SPCA is pleased to hear the Petitions Committee has considered the petition of Chained Dog... -
03 August 2022
Rattling the chain – we’re still crying out for change
SPCA is deeply saddened and frustrated to have not yet heard a full commitment from... -
29 July 2022
227 days recovering: this is Kimber’s story
When Kimber first came into the care of SPCA New Plymouth, she was covered in... -
27 July 2022
The call goes unanswered: SPCA continues to rally Kiwis to demand change for chained dogs
Last week, SPCA asked New Zealanders to add their voice to the campaign to break... -
25 July 2022
From rescued to rehomed: Axel’s story
Here at SPCA we have dozens of animals come through our doors every day. Our... -
21 July 2022
Dreaming of freedom: Ollie's story
Every year, every day, countless dogs are suffering at the end of chains because the... -
21 July 2022
Auckland woman prosecuted for severely neglecting her three dogs
An Auckland woman who severely neglected three dogs, one of which died, has been prosecuted... -
20 July 2022
Woman banned from owning dogs for five years after neighbour discovered emaciated dog collapsed on property
A woman told SPCA inspectors the trauma of a break-up contributed towards her sometimes neglecting... -
18 July 2022
Break the chain. Change the law.
Every year at SPCA, we’re heartbroken by the hundreds of dogs we see spending their... -
18 July 2022
What it'll take to the break the chain and stop life chaining
What change in the law do we mean exactly? And what has SPCA been doing... -
13 July 2022
German Shepherd breeders banned following one of RNZSPCA’s largest prosecutions
Two German Shepherd breeders have been disqualified from owning animals for nine years, following one... -
08 July 2022
Man who caused animals severe distress before their deaths prosecuted by SPCA
A man who reduced three horses to skeletal condition and deprived them of veterinary care... -
08 July 2022
Half-year update: SPCA highlights
The first six months of 2022 have been eventful here at SPCA, and we're excited... -
07 July 2022
SPCA prosecutes man over dog’s ‘horrific’ maggot-infested wound
An Auckland man who left his dog to suffer with a severely infected maggot-infested wound... -
07 July 2022
A better life for meat chickens: SPCA calls for New Zealand food businesses to join the Better Chicken Commitment
Over 100 million chickens are farmed for meat in New Zealand each year. Modern chicken... -
06 July 2022
SPCA’s new-look calendar competition: SPCA Pets of the Year
We’re doing things a little differently for our calendar competition this year. With no entry... -
01 July 2022
SPCA enters digital gaming to support Kiwi kids with caring for animals
Collaborating with Microsoft partner ImpactEd, SPCA is so proud to have worked with school students... -
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30 June 2022
SPCA announces permanent closure of Waipukurau facility
SPCA has decided to permanently close its Waipukurau Centre, and will be entering into a... -
29 June 2022
SPCA - How we fund a better future for the animals
With less than 5% Government funding, keeping a national charity operating and setting it up...
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