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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 >>

SPCA Anticipates ‘Cupcakes Galore’

Wednesday, 19 August 2009, 9:43 am | SPCA

The Royal New Zealand SPCA is promising a truly scrumptious inaugural national Cupcake Day on August 31st. More >>

Feilding SPCA Cat Desexing Programme

Sunday, 26 April 2009, 2:12 pm | SPCA

Feilding SPCA will be running a cat desexing programme during June 2009.  Interested cat owners need to purchase a $25 voucher per animal from Feilding SPCA.  The vouchers will be on sale at Feilding SPCA from 1st to 20th May and are limited to 100, subject ... More >>

"Our Bacon Also Needs Saving," Says SPCA

Monday, 23 February 2009, 4:27 pm | SPCA

TV programme a wake-up call for New Zealand The television programme, 'Jamie Saves Our Bacon', should be a wake-up call for New Zealand consumers, according to the SPCA. More >>

Animates brings Christmas hope to SPCA

Friday, 5 December 2008, 2:33 pm | SPCA

In keeping with the Christmas spirit, Animates is providing all pet-lovers the opportunity to give to those animals less fortunate, by offering shop-visitors a decoration to trim one of their special Giving Trees, in return for a small donation to the SPCA. More >>

SPCA: “Rodeos Are Inherently Cruel To Animals”

Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 9:58 am | SPCA

The Royal New Zealand SPCA has re-iterated its fundamental opposition to rodeos, describing them as potentially cruel to animals and as often sending the wrong message, particularly to children, as to how animals should be treated. More >>

SPCA Urges Generous Response To ‘Paws Appeal’

Thursday, 6 November 2008, 11:19 am | SPCA

New Zealanders are being urged to dig deep into their pockets to help the SPCA protect animals from cruelty and neglect. More >>

SPCA Opts For Period Flavour To Celebrations

Thursday, 9 October 2008, 11:00 am | SPCA

The lace, grace and elegance of Victorian times will meet the urbane sophistication of the 1930s and '40s, when SPCA Auckland holds a gigantic traditional Afternoon Tea Party at its Animal Village in Mangere, this Sunday (12th October). More >>

SPCA Thumbs-Down for Albany Chicken Proposals

Tuesday, 8 April 2008, 10:18 am | SPCA

Auckland SPCA has given a thumbs-down to plans for retaining a free-roaming chicken population around Albany village. More >>

Doggone Good Cause Gets Kiwi Celebs Involved

Tuesday, 26 February 2008, 9:27 am | SPCA

Dozens of famous Kiwi faces are lending their support to the SPCA in a Charity Auction to raise funds for a new puppy shelter in Otago. More >>

SPCA Reminder: Dogs In Hot Cars Are A Killer

Tuesday, 25 December 2007, 7:57 am | SPCA

"The SPCA acknowledges that the temptation to include the family dog in outings is understandable", Kerridge added, "but people must be made aware that such 'acts of kindness' can be a death warrant for the animal if the car is used for confinement". More >>

SPCA Releases Christmas CD Single for Dogs

Monday, 3 December 2007, 1:33 pm | SPCA

A world first - a CD single featuring a song just for dogs will be released on Monday 3rd December with all proceeds going to the SPCA. This Christmas single, A Very Silent Night has been especially designed to get ears pricked, tails wagging and puppies ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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