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A Second Chance at Love for Shiloh
Wednesday, 18 February 2015, 5:29 pm | SPCA
When Shiloh first came into the care of SPCA Waikato his hind leg was badly injured. Despite hours of surgery to try to save the limb, it was too badly damaged and had to be amputated. After recovering from his surgery, Shiloh became a healthy and happy ... More >>
Woman neglected to treat dog with 24 cm throat wound
Wednesday, 11 February 2015, 12:47 pm | SPCA
A Kaitaia woman who tied up a dog with wire causing a 24-cm gash in its throat and tied another dog to a clothesline with no shelter was sentenced today. More >>
Are You Looking for Your “Purrrfect” Match?
Monday, 2 February 2015, 10:56 am | SPCA
If you’re searching for someone special to spend Valentine’s Day with, then head down to the SPCA Waikato on Saturday 14 February to find your perfect match. More >>
Cat hoarding habit results in 10 year disqualification
Friday, 19 December 2014, 10:53 am | SPCA
An Auckland woman has been sentenced today in the Auckland District court following a case involving 50 cats living in disgusting conditions, with 22 of these cats in need of veterinary treatment. More >>
SPCA Waikato gets paws on new donation monitoring system
Monday, 8 December 2014, 11:24 am | SPCA
A recent partnership with recurring payment solutions provider Debitsuccess has seen SPCA Waikato introduce a new donation monitoring system, enabling more transparency and greater donor engagement. More >>
Fashion goes to the dogs as Saben collaborates with SPCA
Thursday, 4 December 2014, 9:26 am | SPCA
Photo credit: Louise Hatton and design by Knucklebones Design Co. New Zealand fashion brand Saben and their friends have put their paws together to create a limited edition print to adorn t-shirts and tote bags with all profits going to SPCA Auckland this ... More >>
SPCA Inspector hunger strike for starving dogs
Monday, 17 November 2014, 9:10 am | SPCA
An SPCA Chief Inspector will begin a three-day hunger strike today (Monday 17 November) to highlight a spate of dog starvings in Whangarei. More >>
Kerridge Slams Accessibility to Fireworks
Wednesday, 5 November 2014, 3:54 pm | SPCA
SPCA Auckland Executive Director, Bob Kerridge, has spoken out in strong opposition to what he calls the ‘reckless availability’ of fireworks to the public. More >>
SPCA renews calls for fireworks ban
Tuesday, 4 November 2014, 9:12 am | SPCA
The Royal New Zealand SPCA welcomes the select committee meeting on Guy Fawkes morning to consider banning the public sale of fireworks. More >>
SPCA 2014 List of Shame Released
Monday, 3 November 2014, 10:47 am | SPCA
A month old kitten found deformed in a plastic bag, a beaten up eight week old puppy, pigs beaten by their owner with a metal rod and mutilated possums top this year’s SPCA List of Shame. The list has been released ahead of the 2014 SPCA Annual Appeal, ... More >>
SPCA Waikato calls for support during Annual Street Appeal
Tuesday, 21 October 2014, 2:29 pm | SPCA
SPCA Waikato is urgently calling for members of the public to support their Annual Street Appeal to help raise much needed funds for unwanted and abused animals. More >>
New Zealand Shoppers- Demand Blue Tick Accredited Products
Friday, 29 August 2014, 1:39 pm | SPCA
Following ongoing concerns surrounding the issue of animal welfare in farming, particularly in the layer and broiler chicken sectors, the RNZSPCA is now asking consumers to purchase only eggs, pork, turkey and chicken that have been Accredited by the Blue ... More >>
Pregnant ewe caught in gin trap in Cornwall Park
Monday, 11 August 2014, 5:10 pm | SPCA
A heavily pregnant ewe was caught in a leg hold trap in Cornwall Park last night and SPCA Auckland is appealing to the public for any information that will help catch those responsible. More >>
Ivory trade laws look set to tighten following petition
Sunday, 27 July 2014, 2:53 pm | SPCA
A petition mounted by an Auckland schoolteacher has won the support of a powerful Select Committee and has moved the New Zealand closer towards a fully enforceable ivory trading ban. More >>
Home tail docking leads to death of 10 puppies
Saturday, 14 June 2014, 2:36 pm | SPCA
Ten Rottweiler puppies are dead because Waitakere man Mohammed Fiaz Khan tried to dock their tails armed only with fishing line and a complete lack of understanding. More >>
Palmerston North man ignored dog’s suffering for months
Tuesday, 29 April 2014, 3:54 pm | SPCA
Tony Bruce Thornton ignored his dog’s misery for months despite the animal suffering from multiple illnesses, including obvious tumours and infections. More >>
Get ready to adopt a pet this school holidays
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 9:51 am | SPCA
“The school holidays are a great time to adopt a pet into your family because it gives you, your kids, and your pet the best opportunity to settle in and bond successfully,” says Christine Kalin, CEO of SPCA Auckland. More >>
Kaikohe woman who starved dog to death sentenced
Tuesday, 15 April 2014, 2:11 pm | SPCA
A Kaikohe woman who chained up a dog and starved it to death was sentenced today in the Kaikohe District Court. More >>
Record Numbers for Nelson SPCA Dogs’ Day Out
Monday, 24 March 2014, 10:54 am | SPCA
The Nelson SPCA is celebrating a successful Dogs’ Day Out 2014, with record numbers of dogs and their owners attending the annual event at Isel Park on Sunday. More >>
10 reasons why a cat is better than a boyfriend
Wednesday, 19 March 2014, 9:16 am | SPCA
Single? Looking for the perfect partner? SPCA Auckland has way too many cats on its books right now so the charity has come up with 10 good reasons why adopting a cat is better than finding a boyfriend. More >>
