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Gisborne men used dogs to torment and kill goats
Monday, 11 January 2016, 3:40 pm | SPCA
Two Gisborne men who encouraged their dogs to viciously and repeatedly attack live goats, one of which had a broken leg, were sentenced today in the Gisborne District Court. More >>
Plan ahead for pet’s sake
Thursday, 26 November 2015, 9:35 am | SPCA
The SPCA are calling on owners to plan ahead for their pet’s old age, or unexpected injuries or illness. More >>
SPCA appoints Dr Arnja Dale as Chief Scientific Officer
Monday, 16 November 2015, 1:40 pm | SPCA
The SPCA has formed a new Animal Welfare Science and Education Department to be led by Dr Arnja Dale as Chief Scientific Officer. This new department and position will provide scientific underpinning to the work the SPCA does nationwide and has ... More >>
SPCA calls for fireworks ban
Monday, 2 November 2015, 1:10 pm | SPCA
The SPCA is urging people not to buy fireworks this year to avoid causing fear, injury and disruption for pets. More >>
SPCA List of Shame highlights need for support
Monday, 2 November 2015, 9:12 am | SPCA
One of the most shameful acts in this year’s SPCA List of Shame is two men filming themselves while encouraging dogs to viciously attack two goats, and then posting the videos on social media. More >>
Levin man left a puppy to starve
Wednesday, 14 October 2015, 5:10 pm | SPCA
When Brendan Hale moved out of his flat and locked the door he left a puppy alone inside to die. More >>
Auckland man found guilty in animal abuse case
Friday, 3 July 2015, 4:45 pm | SPCA
An Auckland man has today been found guilty of recklessly ill-treating an animal after his pet dog was found in skeletal condition almost starved to death having been fed on instant noodles. More >>
Auckland woman fined for prolonged ill-treatment of dog
Thursday, 18 June 2015, 9:59 am | SPCA
An Auckland woman has been disqualified from owning pets for 10 years and ordered to pay a fine after pleading guilty of recklessly ill-treating a dog leading to such an extent it led to him being euthanised. More >>
Dog ownership not seasonal
Friday, 12 June 2015, 10:15 am | SPCA
Winter can be bad news for dogs with owners giving them up to avoid muddy paws in the house or walks in the rain, says SPCA Auckland. More >>
Huge live export shipment raises SPCA concerns
Thursday, 11 June 2015, 12:15 pm | SPCA
The live export of 50,000 sheep and 3,000 cattle to Mexico has raised concerns at the Royal New Zealand SPCA despite assurances that the animals will be used only for breeding purposes. More >>
Auckland woman banned from owning animals
Wednesday, 3 June 2015, 4:11 pm | SPCA
3 June 2015 Auckland woman banned from owning animals An Auckland woman has been ordered to hand over all her animals to SPCA and banned from owning animals for 10 years after being found guilty of recklessly ill-treating a horse leading to his ... More >>
Help a Furry Friend This Winter
Monday, 25 May 2015, 11:39 am | SPCA
As the days and nights are getting colder throughout the country, spare a thought for our furry friends at SPCA Waikato who are in urgent need of suitable warm bedding that will keep them dry and warm throughout the night. More >>
SPCA Auckland appoints new CEO
Tuesday, 28 April 2015, 12:15 pm | SPCA
SPCA Auckland’s board is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrea Midgen as its new chief executive officer. More >>
Animal lovers challenged to jump to the rescue
Tuesday, 7 April 2015, 2:20 pm | SPCA
SPCA Auckland is calling for brave animal lovers to raise money, as well as their adrenalin levels by throwing themselves out of a plane for the second annual Jump to the Rescue fundraising event on Saturday 9 May. More >>
Hop-To-It! Adopt A Bunny For Easter
Monday, 23 March 2015, 2:12 pm | SPCA
SPCA Waikato have been taken over by bunnies this Easter! With a wide selection of adorable rabbits available for adoption, SPCA Waikato are making it easy for you to adopt a pet rabbit by offering a special bunny adoption price of $30 (normally ... More >>
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 >>
