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09 May 2019
Doggy day care owner prosecuted by SPCA over dog’s death
An Auckland woman has been prosecuted by SPCA after a dog died while staying at... -
03 May 2019
SPCA prosecutes man after he leaves his dog with untreated eye injury for months
An Auckland man has been prosecuted by SPCA after his dog had its eye poked... -
30 April 2019
The world's most trafficked animal
The world's most trafficked animal is probably not what you expect. It is in fact... -
24 April 2019
Animals as prizes
At Easter time, SPCA receives animal welfare complaints about animals, particularly rabbits, being given away... -
16 April 2019
Guinea Pigs - 5 myths busted
Known for their adorable vocalisations and trademark squeak, the guinea pig is a family favourite... -
08 April 2019
Woman prosecuted by SPCA for not providing medical care for her chronically ill cat
Woman prosecuted by SPCA for not providing medical care for her chronically ill cat -
03 April 2019
Five things I learnt owning goldfish
Many have experienced what it’s like to have a goldfish in their lifetime. For some... -
02 April 2019
How to Improve Your Pet Rabbit’s Quality of Life
Imagine being locked in a tiny cage 24 hours a day. You don’t have enough... -
27 March 2019
SPCA prosecution: Dog owner sentenced for beating his puppy
A Whakatane man has been sentenced after beating his puppy, the attack caught on CCTV... -
21 March 2019
Rona’s Roar; SPCA Inspector Kevin spends two weeks in Africa
Naankuse Wildlife Sanctuary is set amongst 1000s of hectares of barren land in Namibia. Browning... -
06 March 2019
SPCA prosecution: man jailed for beating his dog
A man has been prosecuted by SPCA and jailed for breaking his dog’s leg, and... -
05 March 2019
SPCA prosecutes recidivist animal hoarder
A recidivist animal offender has been prosecuted by SPCA for the second time in three... -
04 March 2019
Two out of three Kiwis hugely underestimate running costs of SPCA
New research has revealed that most New Zealanders don’t know what it costs for SPCA... -
22 February 2019
SPCA reveals most shocking cases of animal abuse in New Zealand
Two elderly poodles, neglected to the point where they no longer looked like dogs, have... -
15 February 2019
SPCA prosecutes after man stabs elderly dog
A Canterbury man has been sentenced after stabbing his friend’s elderly dog with a filleting... -
09 February 2019
Inspiring the minds of all Kiwi children
Since first being launched in August 2016, SPCA’s Learn-to-Read Storybooks have gone from strength to... -
04 February 2019
New animal welfare regulations announced – what this means for SPCA
On 1 October 2018, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) released the new Animal Welfare... -
01 February 2019
SPCA calls for animal lovers to collect for annual appeal
SPCA is calling for animal-loving volunteers across New Zealand to collect much-needed funds for animals... -
29 January 2019
I'm thinking of adopting... a bearded dragon
Every year, thousands of animals of all shapes, sizes and ages come into SPCA centres... -
28 January 2019
Counting sheep – revealing the truth about our woolly friends
If you take a drive through the rolling countryside of rural New Zealand, you will... -
24 January 2019
SPCA prosecution: Man jailed after neglecting his two dogs
A Tauranga man has been jailed after his two dogs lost over 40% of their... -
24 January 2019
Helping animals in crisis – life as a technical rescue coordinator
Gina Kemp never knows when she will get that urgent call about an animal in... -
23 January 2019
SPCA prosecutes Auckland woman for keeping her cat permanently in a cage
An Auckland woman has been prosecuted after she kept her cat permanently confined in a... -
17 January 2019
Fantastic foster families - saving lives across New Zealand
We are an animal-loving nation who would do anything for our beloved pets, and amongst...
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