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SPCA Launches Mobile De-Sex Clinic

Wednesday, 15 February 2006, 1:30 pm | RNZSPCA

The Royal New Zealand SPCA has launched a major new initiative, aimed at encouraging the de-sexing of dogs and cats. More >>

Spca Expresses Concern Over Bequest Controversy

Tuesday, 7 February 2006, 6:03 pm | RNZSPCA

The Royal New Zealand SPCA is concerned over the controversy surrounding a major bequest to the Society. More >>

SPCA Appalled By Holiday Fireworks Surge

Wednesday, 25 January 2006, 1:36 pm | RNZSPCA

The Royal New Zealand SPCA says that it's appalled by the widespread use of fireworks over the summer holiday period and more determined than ever to achieve a ban on the sale of fireworks for personal use. More >>

SPCA Appalled By Holiday Fireworks Surge

Wednesday, 25 January 2006, 1:18 pm | RNZSPCA

The Royal New Zealand SPCA says that it's appalled by the widespread use of fireworks over the summer holiday period and more determined than ever to achieve a ban on the sale of fireworks for personal use. More >>

Think Twice Before Buying A Pet For Christmas

Tuesday, 13 December 2005, 12:40 am | RNZSPCA

With Christmas on the horizon, the Royal New Zealand SPCA is appealing to the public to think twice before buying pets as presents More >>

Warm Spring Has Reinforced Need To De-Sex Cats

Thursday, 1 December 2005, 4:25 pm | RNZSPCA

The Royal New Zealand SPCA says that warm weather and an early start to the kitten season have sharply reinforced the need for New Zealanders to ensure their cats are de-sexed. More >>

RNZSPCA:Fifty Reasons For Shame

Wednesday, 9 November 2005, 4:25 pm | RNZSPCA

The Royal New Zealand SPCA has issued its third annual ‘List of Shame’, including 50 examples of animal abuse occurring in the first ten months of 2005. More >>

SPCA Calls For Care Of Animals On Guy Fawkes

Thursday, 27 October 2005, 9:03 am | RNZSPCA

The Royal New Zealand SPCA has issued a call for special care to be taken of animals on and around Guy Fawkes Night. More >>

SPCA Outraged By Online Dolphin Auction Hoax

Friday, 30 September 2005, 3:49 pm | RNZSPCA

The Royal New Zealand SPCA has expressed outrage at a hoax posting on the ‘Trade Me’ website, offering a dolphin for sale by auction. More >>

SPCA Anticipates Record Animal Blessing Turn-Out

Monday, 26 September 2005, 2:37 pm | RNZSPCA

New Zealand’s largest ever celebration of animals is expected to occur this coming Sunday (2nd October), as ‘Blessing of the Animals’ services take place in churches and other venues across the country. More >>

SPCA Top Education Appointment To Promote Welfare

Monday, 5 September 2005, 1:02 pm | RNZSPCA

The Royal New Zealand SPCA has signalled its resolve to raise understanding of animal welfare and to combat the mistreatment of animals, by appointing its first ever National Education Manager. More >>

SPCA Says Cat Killing Demonstrates Abuse

Friday, 2 September 2005, 9:36 am | RNZSPCA

The Royal New Zealand SPCA has expressed outrage at the killing of a cat belonging to a police officer responsible for a high profile animal abuse prosecution. More >>

SPCA Says Crippled Dog Neglect Sentence A Warning

Wednesday, 3 August 2005, 9:21 am | RNZSPCA

The Royal New Zealand SPCA is encouraged by the prison sentence imposed on a Northland man who left his crippled dog in extreme suffering for eight weeks. More >>

Dog Neglect Sentence A Clear Warning To Owners

Tuesday, 2 August 2005, 1:25 pm | RNZSPCA

The Royal New Zealand SPCA is encouraged by the prison sentence imposed on a Northland man who left his crippled dog in extreme suffering for eight weeks. More >>

Federated Farmers Is Supporting Negligence - SPCA

Tuesday, 5 July 2005, 8:49 am | RNZSPCA

The Royal New Zealand SPCA says Federated Farmers is supporting and condoning negligence, through agreeing to fund a Northland farming couple’s appeal in an animal welfare case. More >>

SPCA Urges Gin-Trap Ban

Monday, 27 June 2005, 11:26 am | RNZSPCA

The Royal New Zealand SPCA has renewed its call for councils to impose strict controls on the use of gin-traps, following two new incidents involving injured cats. More >>

SPCA Warns Of Calicivirus Threat

Wednesday, 1 June 2005, 1:27 pm | RNZSPCA

The Royal New Zealand SPCA has warned that domestic and farm rabbits are at risk as a result of plans by regional councils to reintroduce Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD). More >>

Spca Launches ‘Open Your Fridge’ Campaign

Monday, 16 May 2005, 11:00 am | RNZSPCA

“Shoppers have a key role to play in ending cruel farming practices. When consumers open the fridge they should be aware of how their pork, bacon or eggs got there,” says the Royal New Zealand SPCA’s National Chief Executive, Robyn McDonald More >>

SPCA Says “Significant Precedent” Set

Tuesday, 19 April 2005, 11:31 am | RNZSPCA

The Royal New Zealand SPCA believes that an important legal principle has been affirmed in the case of cattle forced to swim for their lives in a Northland flood. More >>

SPCA Calls For Restrictions On Gin-Trap Use

Tuesday, 5 April 2005, 3:34 pm | RNZSPCA

New Zealand’s leading animal welfare body wants local councils to ensure that gin-traps are kept well away from where people and their pets live. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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