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Woman Charged After SPCA Discovers Puppy With A Fractured Hip And More Than 100 Fishbones In Stomach
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 10:54 am | SPCA
The woman appeared in the Tauranga District Court on September 16, after pleading guilty to a charge of ill treatment and failing to provide proper and sufficient food to an animal. More >>
Cupcake Day Returns For 2025: Sweet Bakes, Big Impact For SPCA Animals
Monday, 15 September 2025, 12:29 pm | SPCA
Anyone keen to join the fun can register and create their own fundraising page on the official Cupcake Day website. Registrations are now open! More >>
Two Aucklanders’ Charged Following Severe Neglect Of Dogs
Monday, 8 September 2025, 10:54 am | SPCA
SPCA inspectors were first alerted to the situation in March 2022, after receiving a report of concern about a white crossbreed dog named Tyson at an Auckland property. More >>
SPCA Asks Kiwis To Open Their Hearts To SPCA’s Longest-Staying Residents
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 10:36 am | SPCA
SPCA’s General Manager Animal Services, Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell says the charity is waiving the set adoption fee and asking for a donation/koha instead for SPCA’s long-stay animals to give them an extra chance at finding their future home. More >>
New Regulations To Curb Life Chaining Of Dogs Welcomed By SPCA
Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 2:58 pm | SPCA
Prolonged tethering is an issue SPCA Inspectors encounter daily, and while it’s difficult to quantify, it’s clear that thousands of dogs across Aotearoa are affected. The new regulations mark a significant step forward in protecting these dogs. More >>
Petdirect Joins Forces With SPCA To Support Animal Welfare Nationwide
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 10:22 am | SPCA
The two organisations have teamed up to collaborate on a range of initiatives that will make a real difference, in the community, SPCA Centres and in Kiwi homes. More >>
Woman Sentenced After Leaving Puppy In Pain For Months After Being Struck By Vehicle
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 5:23 pm | SPCA
The woman was today sentenced at Napier District Court in relation to the SPCA charge and a number of unrelated police charges. The combined sentence handed down was 17 months imprisonment. More >>
SPCA Celebrates Huge Win With New Dog Tethering Regulations Announced
Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 2:54 pm | SPCA
“This is a long-fought and hard-won victory for dogs across Aotearoa, with the introduction of a new regulation targeting prolonged tethering,” says Dr Alison Vaughan, SPCA’s Scientific Officer. More >>
SPCA Prosecutes Man For Brutal Treatment Of Dog
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 5:06 pm | SPCA
The offender was charged with ill-treatment of an animal under the Animal Welfare Act 1999. The charge was for multiple instances of physical abuse towards his black crossbreed dog, Bubby, during the incident. More >>
For One Day Only, Donations To SPCA Will Be Doubled
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 4:28 pm | SPCA
For one day only, donations made to SPCA will be matched dollar for dollar by generous supporters, including Petdirect and other individual donors, up to a total of $100,000. With a fundraising goal of $200,000. More >>
Dog Suffers Severe Neglect By Owners
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 2:20 pm | SPCA
The offenders admitted they had been aware of Bubba Girl’s condition for over a month but had not sought veterinary care, instead attempting to treat her with eczema cream and saltwater. More >>
SPCA Prosecutes Owner For Severe Neglect Of Her Dog
Thursday, 20 February 2025, 2:41 pm | SPCA
The offender was today sentenced in the Te Kuiti District Court after pleading guilty to failing to ensure her dog’s physical, health, and behavioural needs were met, by failing to provide proper and sufficient food, and failing to provide necessary ... More >>
Man Sentenced To 14 Months Home Detention For Beating Puppies
Monday, 17 February 2025, 5:40 pm | SPCA
It follows an investigation by SPCA Inspectors relating to an incident at a property where two approximately four-month-old puppies were beaten till they were lame. More >>
Parvo Outbreak Linked To Animal Welfare Concerns
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 9:35 am | SPCA
“There is a worrying increase in parvo cases. In Auckland alone, we’re receiving an overwhelming number of calls from pet owners needing help,” says Nathan Wong. More >>
Find Your Purrfect Companion At SPCA’s Caturdays
Monday, 20 January 2025, 1:32 pm | SPCA
For the next eight Saturdays, potential adopters can drop by their local SPCA Centre, no appointment needed, to meet the adorable cats and kittens waiting for a home. More >>
Survey Shows Government Lacks Mandate To Repeal Live Export Ban
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 8:06 pm | SPCA
“Sending live animals on boats into volatile conditions to destinations with poor animal welfare standards is not progressive, lucrative, or likely to stimulate the economy,” says SPCA Chief Scientific Officer, Dr Arnja Dale. More >>
SPCA Applauds New Initiative Amidst Country’s Cat Crisis
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 5:28 pm | SPCA
The Bill, launched on Monday at SPCA Centre in Wellington by National MP Barbara Kuriger and Green MP Celia Wade-Brown, is said to have cross-party support and aims to make microchipping companion cats mandatory. More >>
SPCA Prosecutes Siblings For Devastating Neglect Of Pet Dog
Friday, 13 December 2024, 9:14 pm | SPCA
The pair were also ordered to pay reparations of $300 each to SPCA. More >>
SPCA Celebrates Ban On Greyhound Racing In New Zealand
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 2:56 pm | SPCA
SPCA’s Chief Scientific Officer Dr Arnja Dale says the decision marks a hard-fought victory. More >>
Dogs Die In Hot Cars - If You Love Them Don’t Leave Them
Monday, 9 December 2024, 10:18 am | SPCA
SPCA has created *downloadable resources stressing the dangers of leaving dogs in hot cars. It's hoped that animal lovers, Councils, and business owners will feel encouraged to display these resources to help share the message of the tragic and ... More >>
