SPCA - Latest News [Page 11]
SPCA prosecutes Auckland woman
Thursday, 24 January 2019, 9:27 am | SPCA
An Auckland woman has been prosecuted after she kept her cat permanently confined in a cage, and was obstructive and abusive to SPCA Inspectors. More >>
SPCA’s top tips for keeping pets safe this summer
Tuesday, 4 December 2018, 7:27 pm | SPCA
With the warmer weather upon us, SPCA wants to remind animal owners to be vigilant in the care of their pets over the summer. More >>
SPCA prosecutes Whangarei dog owner
Tuesday, 6 November 2018, 3:38 pm | SPCA
A Whangarei woman has been prosecuted by SPCA after her dog Goliath was found emaciated with protruding ribs, vertebrae, pelvis bones and a loss of muscle mass. More >>
Keep your pets safe and happy this Guy Fawkes period
Monday, 29 October 2018, 4:11 pm | SPCA
Monday the 5th of November is often the scariest day of the year for pets, who can become distressed when they hear fireworks. More >>
The simple step to helping your dog
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 2:15 pm | SPCA
The simple step to helping your dog live a longer, healthier and happier life New research reveals many Kiwis are letting man’s best friend down 25th October 2018 - New research conducted by SPCA has revealed that many Kiwi dog owners aren’t ... More >>
SPCA prosecutes man for repeat offences against pony
Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 11:57 am | SPCA
A repeat animal offender in Palmerston North has beensentenced to community detentionafter failing to provide medical treatment for his pony, Cashew, who was “barely able to walk”. More >>
New donation bins provide emergency relief for animals
Tuesday, 2 October 2018, 9:18 am | SPCA
2 October 2018 – Countdown supermarkets nationwide are encouraging customers to donate much-needed pet food to a new SPCA Community Pet Pantry initiative, which will help SPCA feed animals in need. More >>
SPCA announces brand new fundraiser
Monday, 10 September 2018, 10:46 am | SPCA
SPCA is recruiting Kiwis to walk the distance from the Earth to the Moon with their four-legged friends to raise funds for the charity as animal welfare complaints continue to increase. The newly created event titled ‘Walk Your Dog to the Moon’, will ... More >>
SPCA prosecution: Horse suffers for months
Wednesday, 15 August 2018, 9:15 am | SPCA
A man has been sentenced to community detention after leaving his horse with debilitating oral problems, rendering the horse unable to eat. More >>
SPCA celebrates 10 years of cupcakes
Monday, 23 July 2018, 1:54 pm | SPCA
23 July 2018: SPCA is encouraging Kiwis across the country to follow their sweet tooth into the kitchen as they celebrate a decade since the launch of their annual fundraiser: Cupcake Day. More >>
SPCA prosecutes after man violently abuses dog
Thursday, 12 July 2018, 4:21 pm | SPCA
A Canterbury man has today been sentenced after complaints were made that he was regularly beating his dog George over a period of eight months. More >>
SPCA Desexing Caravan is back in Porirua
Wednesday, 6 June 2018, 2:04 pm | SPCA
SPCA’s Wellington Centre has announced their desexing caravan will be in Porirua for another year. More >>
SPCA launches Snip ‘n’ Chip in Hutt Valley
Wednesday, 16 May 2018, 4:46 pm | SPCA
SPCA Wellington Centre launches Snip ‘n’ Chip in Hutt Valley SPCA’s Wellington Centre has relaunched their desexing campaign, offering discounted and affordable desexing and microchipping to cat and dog owners, this time across the Hutt Valley ... More >>
SPCA prosecutes man for starving his three dogs
Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 3:54 pm | SPCA
A Northland man has been sentenced by the Whangarei District Court for starving his three pet dogs. More >>
The SPCA’s Food Safety Tips for Pet Owners at Easter
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 11:47 am | SPCA
Canterbury couple convicted for ill-treating an animal
Thursday, 22 March 2018, 11:09 am | SPCA
A Canterbury couple was sentenced by the Christchurch District Court yesterday after the woman did not follow veterinary recommendations for her terminally-ill cat, and the man obstructed and threatened SPCA Inspectors with physical violence. More >>
Woman prosecuted after her dog was found emaciated
Tuesday, 13 March 2018, 4:54 pm | SPCA
Waikato woman prosecuted after her dog was found emaciated A Waikato woman was sentenced today after her dog was found extremely thin, with pressure sores and unable to stand without pain. Nadine Pereteaho Tawha was convicted in the Hamilton District Court ... More >>
SPCA announces worst cases of animal cruelty in New Zealand
Monday, 26 February 2018, 9:20 am | SPCA
The SPCA List of Shame has been released today, highlighting 11 of the most shameful cases of animal cruelty in 2017. The list includes a five year old Lab starved to death, a duck with its beak blown up by a firecracker and a neglected horse left ... More >>
Equine dentist sentenced for smashing pony’s teeth
Monday, 12 February 2018, 11:38 am | SPCA
As a result of a brutally botched dental treatment on a pony, a Wellington equine dentist was last week convicted of ill-treating a pony. More >>
Horse’s eye injury left untreated for nearly five months
Wednesday, 24 January 2018, 2:09 pm | SPCA
An Auckland woman has been sentenced after she failed to seek veterinary treatment for her horse’s significant eye injury. More >>
