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SPCA condemns decision to torture

Monday, 29 November 2010, 5:12 pm | RNZSPCA

The negotiated truce between the MAF and the Jewish community means at least 5,000 chickens – perhaps more – suffer during slaughter every year in the name of religious practice. Instead of being rendered instantaneously unconscious animals bleed to ... More >>

Conscience vote may have saved animals

Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 1:03 pm | RNZSPCA

A conscience vote on Green Party MP Sue Kedgley’s Animal Welfare Bill may have meant good news for New Zealand’s food producing animals according to the RNZSPCA. More >>

SPCA's List Of Shame Cites 45 Cruelty Cases

Sunday, 24 October 2010, 11:53 am | RNZSPCA

The case of a Gisborne man who fed five live kittens to his dog is amongst those cited in the Royal New Zealand SPCA's eighth annual List of Shame, released today. More >>

CSI Skills Used To Track Animal Offenders

Monday, 4 October 2010, 9:22 am | RNZSPCA

ore offenders against animals can expect to be brought to justice, thanks to an SPCA programme aimed at making its animal inspectorate the first such nationwide organisation anywhere to be fully trained in CSI techniques. More >>

The Sounds Of Hope To Echo Through Christchurch

Tuesday, 28 September 2010, 3:13 pm | RNZSPCA

The sounds of hope will echo around the vaulted ceilings of Christchurch Cathedral this coming Sunday (3rd October), when Canterbury SPCA holds its annual Blessing of the Animals service. More >>

SPCA Hot Rod Open Day

Wednesday, 15 September 2010, 2:06 pm | RNZSPCA

If you have a passion for cars as well as furry animals, you’re in luck. The SPCA Auckland Annual Custom Rod Open Day is being held on Sunday 26th September 2010. More >>

“Excuses are outdated, end Animal Welfare breaches

Tuesday, 10 August 2010, 11:53 am | RNZSPCA

The Royal NZ Society for the Protection of Animals is supporting the Green Party’s Animal Welfare Bill. More >>

Blue Tick Guarantees Cruelty Free

Tuesday, 3 August 2010, 5:15 pm | RNZSPCA

Consumers concerned about the way their food is farmed need look no further than products marked with the RNZSPCA’s Blue Tick logo says the organisation’s national chief executive. More >>

SPCA Disappointed by Mankelow Result

Friday, 19 February 2010, 5:22 pm | RNZSPCA

The Royal New Zealand SPCA has expressed disappointment over the sentencing of a Gisborne man who admitted feeding five live kittens to his pitbull dog. More >>

SPCA Welcomes Government Support Of Bill

Tuesday, 2 February 2010, 4:47 pm | RNZSPCA

The Royal New Zealand SPCA’s National Chief Executive, Robyn Kippenberger, has welcomed the Government’s adoption of M.P Simon Bridges’ Animal Welfare bill. “Cruelty to animals is not OK in any form and some of the cases that our Inspectors ... More >>

Help Save 1,000 Cats And Dogs On Valentine's Day

Monday, 25 January 2010, 4:30 pm | RNZSPCA

The SPCA and Hill's TM Pet Nutrition will be celebrating their national pet Adopt-a-thon on 13 and 14 February in SPCA centres nationwide. Hill's TM Pet Nutrition is the exclusive feeding sponsor to the SPCA, providing pet food supplies for SPCA animals ... More >>

Animals Invited To Their 'Event Of The Year'

Thursday, 1 October 2009, 10:07 am | RNZSPCA

Auckland's coolest cats and most debonair dogs will be making their way to the animals' social event of the year, this coming weekend. Rabbits, donkeys, sheep, chickens, goats, parakeets and members of a wide range of other species are thought likely ... More >>

Dan Carter Joins Cupcake Crusade

Saturday, 29 August 2009, 10:56 am | RNZSPCA

Dan Carter is joining the Cupcake Crusade this coming Monday (31st August), selling scrumptious cupcakes to help raise funds for the SPCA. More >>

Don’t Skimp On Pet Care During Recession

Thursday, 12 February 2009, 10:57 am | RNZSPCA

Hard financial times may lead pet owners to skimp on the health care and well being of their cats or dogs, says a leading pet care company. Country Manager for Nestlé Purina, Mr John Purdon, says that recent SPCA statistics of abandoned cats and dogs ... More >>

Next govt challenged to end fireworks carnage

Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 11:48 am | RNZSPCA

The Royal New Zealand SPCA has issued a challenge to the next government to ban private firework sales. The call follows the death of a horse, as a result of a fireworks-related incident in West Auckland last week. More >>

SPCA Auckland Strengthens Management Structure

Tuesday, 23 September 2008, 1:50 pm | RNZSPCA

One of New Zealand's longest-established and most respected charities is enhancing its senior management structure, to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century. More >>

RNZSPCA: Agreement To Protect Children And Animals

Monday, 15 September 2008, 5:28 pm | RNZSPCA

An agreement, which will be signed this week between the SPCA and Child, Youth and Family, is thought to be a world-first joint reporting protocol between a national child protection agency and a national animal welfare society, acknowledging the ... More >>

SPCA Outraged At Dog Poisoining

Thursday, 17 July 2008, 2:17 pm | RNZSPCA

The Royal New Zealand SPCA has expressed outrage at the suspected poisoning with 1080 of a dog belonging to a Greymouth pest control contractor. More >>

SPCA calls on owners to keep dogs warm

Tuesday, 27 May 2008, 10:08 am | RNZSPCA

With winter drawing near, the Royal New Zealand SPCA is appealing to dog owners to make sure their best friends stay warm through the cold months ahead. More >>

SPCA Condemns Retention Of Albany Chooks

Monday, 26 May 2008, 6:28 pm | RNZSPCA

The Auckland SPCA has reaffirmed its opposition to any free-roaming chickens remaining in Albany Village and the nearby Kell Park, whilst disassociating itself from the recent shooting of some of the few remaining chickens. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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