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03 August 2018
Hudson – the little kitten that could
A before and after story of Hudson the kitten. -
02 August 2018
Pig-ture Perfect - How to Care for Our Intelligent Piggy Friends
Whether you are looking to welcome a new pig into the family, or are just... -
01 August 2018
The truth behind brachycephalic breeds - appearance over welfare?
The squishy face, the short and cuddly body, the big adoring eyes – these are... -
25 July 2018
SPCA prosecutes after man beats four-month-old puppy
Puppy Sky suffered a painful fractured leg for months without veterinary treatment. -
12 July 2018
SPCA prosecutes after man violently abuses his dog
Man sentenced to community detention after beating his dog multiple times. -
05 July 2018
Special pets with special needs
Here at the SPCA we celebrate animals of all shapes, sizes and abilities. Whether they... -
03 July 2018
Curious Comet's new start in life
Comet had a scary and vulnerable start to life. -
27 June 2018
Protect your pet from a ruff car ride these holidays
Southern Cross Pet Insurance and the SPCA are calling on pet owners to keep their... -
18 June 2018
Exceptional contribution to animal welfare recognised during National Volunteer Week
SPCA PURINA Volunteer Award winners announced. -
01 May 2018
Moving 8,000 miles to save animals in need
The story of a Veterinary Manager. -
28 February 2018
SPCA urges rabbit owners to protect their pets after release of new strain of rabbit virus approved
The SPCA is urging all pet owners to make sure their rabbits are up-to-date with... -
26 February 2018
SPCA’s 2018 list of animal cruelty shame released as it appeals for help from public
The SPCA has catalogued its worst examples of animal cruelty from 2018 as it appeals... -
17 January 2018
Trade Me bans sale of Pugs, British Bulldogs and French Bulldogs
Trade Me has announced that it is banning the sale of pugs, British bulldogs and... -
16 November 2017
Man sentenced to home detention after he was found keeping 600 birds in poor condition
An Auckland man has been sentenced to home detention after keeping a large number of... -
16 October 2017
SPCA launches second children’s storybook series to stop cycle of animal cruelty
Developing empathy and encouraging humane treatment towards all animals from the next generation is behind... -
21 July 2017
SPCA supports new Animal Welfare Regulations
The SPCA supports the new animal welfare regulations announced this week by Ministry for Primary... -
19 June 2017
SPCA votes to create new national organisation
SPCA delegates have voted to form one national organisation from its current 45 independent centres. -
21 December 2016
Auckland man sentenced to 160 hours’ community work following death of eight dogs
An Auckland man has this week been sentenced to 160 hours’ community work, disqualified from... -
04 December 2016
Auckland man sentenced for starving rabbits and guinea pigs to death
Whenuapai resident, Paul Paterson, has this week been banned from owning animals for 20 years... -
23 November 2016
SPCA no longer banned from rehoming ‘classified’ dogs after changes to national action plan
The second tranche of proposals as part of the national action plan for dogs in... -
22 November 2016
Auckland woman sentenced for starving four pets
An Auckland woman has been sentenced by North Shore District Court for starving her two... -
26 October 2016
SPCA calls for improvements to bobby calf treatment
SPCA New Zealand is deeply disturbed by the inhumane treatment of bobby calves shown in... -
12 October 2016
SPCA launches Learn-to-Read Storybooks in New Zealand Primary Schools
The SPCA has today launched a series of original storybooks into schools with the aim... -
02 July 2016
SPCA launches school education programme to reduce animal abuse
The SPCA has today launched a nationwide education programme into primary and intermediate schools aiming...
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