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16 September 2024
SPCA prosecutes woman for failing to provide for animals in her care
The offender has been disqualified from keeping animals after failing to provide for those in... -
13 September 2024
SPCA supports petition to require imported animal products to meet NZ animal welfare standards
The petition calls for an end to animal products being imported from farming systems that... -
12 September 2024
Two sentenced for lame and dehydrated horses
Two Hawke's Bay residents have been sentenced in Hastings District Court for failing to provide... -
11 September 2024
From rescued to rehomed: Phoebe's story
Found alone in a bush and missing a paw, Phoebe didn't let life’s setbacks stop... -
06 September 2024
SPCA prosecutes man for violent abuse of dog
A Southland man convicted of callous acts of violence has been sentenced to three months... -
05 September 2024
From rescued to rehomed: Four emaciated puppies abandoned in a laundry basket
Itty-Bitty, Incy-Wincy, Tiny-Timmy, and Teeny-Tommy were dumped by a Napier river, cold, hungry, and left... -
30 August 2024
From rescued to rehomed: Elliot’s story
A member of the public found a cat and her tiny litter in their garden... -
29 August 2024
SPCA Centres around New Zealand see an early start to kitten season
The importance of foster homes and desexing is particularly apparent during this season, which sees... -
28 August 2024
Home detention for multiple violent attacks on puppy
An abusive puppy owner was sentenced to five months home detention, followed by six months... -
28 August 2024
SPCA Hobsonville Centre temporarily closing for much-anticipated refurbishment
Our Hobsonville Centre will be temporarily closing to the public from 1 September for a... -
20 August 2024
One small step for 57,000 voices
The petition to protect the ban on live export by sea taken by Dr John... -
20 August 2024
Q&A with rabbit foster mum, Ambassador Honor Carter
Since fostering her first rabbit with SPCA earlier this year, Honor Carter hasn’t looked back.... -
19 August 2024
Men prosecuted for neglect of two horses
SPCA has taken two Whakatāne men to court for the neglect of a pair of... -
16 August 2024
Joint effort required to tackle the overpopulation of companion animals
We speak with Jorrit from Bay of Islands Veterinary Services, who has partnered with SPCA... -
12 August 2024
Working for Christchurch's most vulnerable cats: An Animal Attendant's incredible story
Bee Maber makes a difference every day for the Christchurch region’s most vulnerable felines, working... -
07 August 2024
Bake a difference for animals in need with Cupcake Day!
SPCA's much-loved baking fundraiser returns for 2024. The popular event offers fundraisers and bakers around... -
29 July 2024
Introducing the stars of SPCA’s 2025 calendars!
SPCA’s calendar competition, Pets of the Year, came to a close on Sunday 28 July,... -
29 July 2024
SPCA prosecutes woman who left dog to rot on a chain
A woman has been fined $2,000 in Tauranga District Court this morning following an SPCA... -
25 July 2024
Special love found: SPCA’s long-stay residents go on to their forever homes
277 of SPCA’s longest-waiting residents have now found loving homes as part of our ‘Special... -
24 July 2024
SPCA prosecutes woman over morbidly obese dog
An Auckland woman whose dog was so obese he could barely move has pleaded guilty... -
22 July 2024
Fostering with SPCA: “You will never look back”
When Melanie and husband Russell visited their local SPCA Whangārei Centre after losing their beloved... -
18 July 2024
SPCA prosecutes driver for unrestrained dog
A man has pleaded guilty to failing to secure his dog on the open deck... -
17 July 2024
A long time coming: SPCA long-stay finds his loving forever home at last
Titus was in our care for over a year waiting to be adopted. Overlooked time... -
12 July 2024
Special Love Needed: Vivienne and William’s Story
William and Vivienne connected when they needed each other most – bringing joy to them...
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