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SPCA Puts High Welfare Firmly on the Menu at Food Show

Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 1:39 pm | SPCA

The SPCA is set to put high animal welfare firmly on the menu, at their SPCA 'Blue Tick' stand (Wellington Food Show Westpac Stadium, 11-13 May 2012) in a bid to raise awareness that there are humanely farmed egg and meat products that consumers can ... More >>

Justice for Cassie the miracle dog

Friday, 3 February 2012, 12:43 pm | SPCA

A Great Barrier Island man pleaded guilty yesterday in the Auckland District Court for neglecting two dogs to such a degree that the SPCA Auckland Inspector who found them estimates the dogs were just days from death. More >>

SPCA's Lonely Hearts Looking for Love

Thursday, 2 February 2012, 2:16 pm | SPCA

The SPCA will be celebrating its annual Valentine’s Adopt-a-thon this Valentine’s Weekend, 11-12 February. SPCA Centres nationwide will be playing Cupid to the hundreds of lonely animals in their care, hoping to find loving forever homes for them all. More >>

Negligent animal owners will be brought to justice

Thursday, 15 December 2011, 1:02 pm | SPCA

Not taking action to save an animal from obvious pain can land you in court facing serious charges and liable for reparations. More >>

Negligent animal owners will be brought to justice

Wednesday, 14 December 2011, 2:32 pm | SPCA

Not taking action to save an animal from obvious pain can land you in court facing serious charges and liable for reparations. More >>

SPCA: “Ban fireworks for personal use”

Friday, 11 November 2011, 10:21 am | SPCA

In light of death, injury and distress of animals again this Guy Fawkes, the Royal New Zealand SPCA is calling for Government to institute a complete ban on fireworks for personal use in line with Australian public policy. More >>

SPCA Calls for Vigilance on Guy Fawkes

Thursday, 3 November 2011, 4:40 pm | SPCA

With Guy Fawkes just around the corner, the Royal New Zealand SPCA is calling for revellers to be mindful of animals when taking part in the celebrations. More >>

SPCA Cupcakes, Pupcakes and Sweet Times Promised!

Thursday, 25 August 2011, 1:15 pm | SPCA

SPCA Cupcake Day, Monday 29th August, is the third annual celebration of this ‘cats and dogs’ nationwide fundraiser. Thousands of people throughout the country will be baking, selling and eating cupcakes to raise much-needed funds for SPCA Centres ... More >>

Inspiration Shared at SPCA Annual Conference

Friday, 13 May 2011, 3:19 pm | SPCA

The Royal New Zealand SPCA’s 78th Annual Conference was an inspiring event which saw SPCA centres celebrated for their achievements with the SPCA Saving Lives philosophy, and powerful messages shared by speakers Annah Stretton and Tom Agee. More >>

SPCA Hails Its Christchurch Heroes

Wednesday, 16 March 2011, 10:50 am | SPCA

The Royal New Zealand SPCA has hailed the work of its animal rescue and welfare team in the aftermath of last month's Christchurch earthquake. More >>

Happy Tails and Purr-fect Endings at the SPCA

Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 4:20 pm | SPCA

Love was in the air as over 630 lucky animals found their forever homes this Valentine's Weekend at the SPCA Second Chance for Love adopt-a-thon sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition. More >>

SPCA backs anti-cruelty campaign

Tuesday, 9 November 2010, 12:27 pm | SPCA

The Royal New Zealand SPCA supports Jan Cameron’s anti-cruelty initiative and SAFE’s campaign to ban sow crates, sow stalls and battery hen farming. More >>

Cupcake Day celebrations planned across NZ

Monday, 23 August 2010, 1:41 pm | SPCA

Right across the country, from Cape Reinga to the Bluff, a sweet time is promised on Monday 30th August, when the SPCA marks its second annual Cupcake Day. More >>

Ba(R)King Up A Storm - SPCA Cupcake Day is back

Wednesday, 11 August 2010, 9:59 am | SPCA

Mark your calendars! The 30th of August this year sees the second annual SPCA Cupcake Day, with individuals, schools, teams and businesses from Invercargill to Kaitaia baking up a storm and selling their cupcakes to the public. Once every last crumb ... More >>

Taihape School's Talented Woodworkers Help Feildin

Saturday, 24 July 2010, 1:52 pm | SPCA

Woodworking pupils of Warwick Greaves at Taihape Area School have come to the rescue of Feilding SPCA. The students wanted a project that would also assist the community - which is when the idea of Feilding SPCA was discussed. More >>

Government Funding Will Save More Animals

Thursday, 27 May 2010, 2:52 pm | SPCA

The new government funding for the inspectorate of the Royal New Zealand SPCA will be put to good use preventing the suffering and saving the lives of many more animals said CEO, Robyn Kippenberger. More >>

Major New SPCA Campaign to Focus on Saving Lives

Thursday, 29 April 2010, 4:03 pm | SPCA

The saving of animals' lives will be taking centre stage at SPCAs across New Zealand, thanks to a major new campaign to be launched at the Society's annual conference in Rotorua, this coming Saturday. More >>

Animates Giving Trees Raise Over $50,000 For SPCA

Friday, 5 March 2010, 1:19 pm | SPCA

The second annual Animates Giving Trees fundraiser captured the hearts of shoppers throughout the country, whose generosity helped to raise over $50,000 for the SPCA. More >>

Dulux promotion leads to $22,000 donation to SPCA

Monday, 21 December 2009, 3:35 pm | SPCA

The $22,000 donation was raised through a nationwide promotion run by the company during the months of September and October, whereby Dulux pledged to donate $1 from every pail of promotional paint sold to the SPCA as part of their ‘8L for the price ... More >>

Weber Brothers announces retirement of elephant

Monday, 23 November 2009, 9:58 am | SPCA

The management of Weber Brothers today announced the retirement of crowd favourite, Jumbo the elephant after an illustrious 28-year career in the circus business. Weber Brothers owner Harry Weber said a group of experts had met in Auckland this week ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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