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Survey Shows Government Lacks Mandate To Repeal Live Export Ban
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 8:06 pm | SPCA
“Sending live animals on boats into volatile conditions to destinations with poor animal welfare standards is not progressive, lucrative, or likely to stimulate the economy,” says SPCA Chief Scientific Officer, Dr Arnja Dale. More >>
SPCA Applauds New Initiative Amidst Country’s Cat Crisis
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 5:28 pm | SPCA
The Bill, launched on Monday at SPCA Centre in Wellington by National MP Barbara Kuriger and Green MP Celia Wade-Brown, is said to have cross-party support and aims to make microchipping companion cats mandatory. More >>
SPCA Prosecutes Siblings For Devastating Neglect Of Pet Dog
Friday, 13 December 2024, 9:14 pm | SPCA
The pair were also ordered to pay reparations of $300 each to SPCA. More >>
SPCA Celebrates Ban On Greyhound Racing In New Zealand
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 2:56 pm | SPCA
SPCA’s Chief Scientific Officer Dr Arnja Dale says the decision marks a hard-fought victory. More >>
Dogs Die In Hot Cars - If You Love Them Don’t Leave Them
Monday, 9 December 2024, 10:18 am | SPCA
SPCA has created *downloadable resources stressing the dangers of leaving dogs in hot cars. It's hoped that animal lovers, Councils, and business owners will feel encouraged to display these resources to help share the message of the tragic and ... More >>
New Survey Shows Sustained Calls For ‘No More Chances!’ For Commercial Greyhound Racing
Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 2:40 pm | SPCA
Despite years of damning reports, ignored warnings, dog injuries and deaths, repeated “last chances”, overdue government decisions whilst the industry has been ‘on notice’ and negative public sentiment, the commercial greyhound racing industry ... More >>
Circle This Date For Good - Giving Tuesday 3 December 2024
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 10:22 am | SPCA
Giving Tuesday is a global initiative which promotes the positive impacts of fundraising and encourages people to celebrate giving. More >>
Concert For Animals - A Hit With Pets And Humans Too
Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 8:02 pm | SPCA
SPCA Scientific Officer Dr Alison Vaughan says SPCA will continue to work to mitigate the distress caused to companion animals and their owners but believes a ban on the private sale and use of fireworks is needed. More >>
Planning A Staycation? Foster Families For Festive Season Needed
Monday, 4 November 2024, 10:04 am | SPCA
General Manager of Animal Services for SPCA, Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell says fostering is a vital and rewarding act of charity. More >>
Bach Not Bark - Concert For Animals A Radio First On Guy Fawkes
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 3:39 pm | SPCA
In collaboration with SPCA, RNZ Concert is highlighting animal welfare with a radio show specifically programmed to soothe pets during fireworks. More >>
Government Refuses To Address Cat Crisis
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 1:22 pm | SPCA
SPCA’s Dr Christine Sumner consults with councils and says national legislation could complement local government initiatives and the ongoing efforts of SPCA and other organisations. More >>
Need A New Best Friend?
Monday, 30 September 2024, 1:17 pm | SPCA
Canine lovers who adopt their new bestie during SPCA’s special two-week campaign, will save 25% off the adoption fee. More >>
Man Sentenced For Starvation And Neglect Of His Dog
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 3:29 pm | SPCA
A male black labrador retriever cross dog called Sole was discovered at a property after a member of the public expressed concern for the dog in June 2023. More >>
SPCA’s Sweetest Fundraiser Cupcake Day Is Tomorrow
Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 1:30 pm | SPCA
The fundraiser encourages people to host a morning tea or a cake stall at school, work, or anywhere their community gathers. More >>
Offender Disqualified From Keeping Animals
Monday, 16 September 2024, 4:33 pm | SPCA
SPCA Inspectors executed a search warrant and found one puppy, two kittens, ten doves, one pigeon and a deceased dove inside the property. More >>
Two Sentenced For Lame And Dehydrated Horses
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:34 am | SPCA
It was found that all horses showed symptoms of dehydration and were lame from chronic laminitis. Some of their hooves were split, adding to their intense and unnecessary pain. The vet concluded that the horses suffered from severe and chronic neglect. More >>
Man Sentenced For Violent Abuse Of Dog
Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:54 am | SPCA
SPCA was notified of the incident and video footage captured by the four CCTV cameras was obtained. More >>
Home Detention For Multiple Violent Attacks On Puppy
Wednesday, 28 August 2024, 4:49 pm | SPCA
SPCA Inspectors removed Milo from the property and took him for veterinarian examination which revealed multiple injuries caused by external force trauma, some less than a week prior and others that had occurred approximately two weeks prior. More >>
One Small Step For 57,000 Voices
Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 7:30 pm | SPCA
SPCA is encouraging everyone to submit their opposition to the repeal of the ban on live export by sea by submitting on the discussion document when it opens for public consultation. People can also have their voice heard any time by writing to ... More >>
Men Prosecuted For Neglect Of Two Horses
Monday, 19 August 2024, 12:23 pm | SPCA
SPCA has taken two Whakatāne men to court for the neglect of a pair of horses; one of which was suffering in so much pain that it had to be humanely euthanised on the spot. More >>
