SPCA - Latest News [Page 9]
SPCA prosecutes woman for starving her horses
Wednesday, 6 November 2019, 3:01 pm | SPCA
Lisa Corfield, who had earlier pleaded guilty to four charges, was today sentenced in the Christchurch District Court to 250 hours’ community work, ordered to pay $300 towards legal costs and $7,046.08 in reparations. She was also disqualified ... More >>
SPCA prosecutes Lower Hutt couple
Tuesday, 29 October 2019, 1:18 pm | SPCA
SPCA has charged a Lower Hutt couple who failed to seek veterinary treatment for their dog after its wounded back foot was found crawling with maggots. Pu Cheng Loong and Shu Zheng Loong, who had earlier entered guilty pleas, were last week disqualified ... More >>
SPCA invites you to Jazz on the Hilltop
Tuesday, 8 October 2019, 3:47 pm | SPCA
But for the Wellington Fever Hospital’s 100th birthday, people will be able to hear the birthday songs, with a jazz concert called ‘Jazz on the Hilltop’. More >>
SPCA prosecutes man for failing to provide vet care
Wednesday, 2 October 2019, 5:02 pm | SPCA
A man has been prosecuted by SPCA for ill-treating his dog after he failed to provide veterinary treatment when it was suffering from cancerous oral, facial, and nasal lesions. More >>
SPCA prosecutes man for failing to provide vet care for dog
Wednesday, 2 October 2019, 2:00 pm | SPCA
A man has been prosecuted by SPCA for ill-treating his dog after he failed to provide veterinary treatment when it was suffering from cancerous oral, facial, and nasal lesions. More >>
SPCA calls on Kiwis and pups to unite for ‘pawsome’ event
Monday, 30 September 2019, 12:02 pm | SPCA
30 September 2019: SPCA is calling for Kiwis and their pups to join the pack and sign up for this year’s Great NZ Paws Walk. More >>
SPCA prosecutes man for beating a dog after it bit daughter
Thursday, 26 September 2019, 8:55 am | SPCA
A man has been prosecuted by SPCA for wilfully ill-treating an animal, after he beat a dog so hard its eye was left as a ‘bloody pulp’. More >>
SPCA prosecutes Petstop pet store business
Wednesday, 18 September 2019, 9:32 am | SPCA
A pet store business, E Z Step Ltd trading as Petstop, has been prosecuted by SPCA for improper care of a kitten, a water dragon, and two geckos in its stores. More >>
SPCA’s Hobsonville Centre officially open
Monday, 16 September 2019, 11:18 am | SPCA
The newest SPCA centre in the country is now open, located in the fast-growing area of Hobsonville, in Auckland’s North West. More >>
Free pet roosters to a good home in September
Monday, 26 August 2019, 4:20 pm | SPCA
SPCA Auckland Centre in Mangere is over-stocked with roosters so all rooster adoptions are FREE during the month of September. More >>
SPCA appoints new General Manager - Inspectorate
Monday, 19 August 2019, 2:16 pm | SPCA
SPCA is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracy Phillips as its new General Manager - Inspectorate. More >>
SPCA’s most wanted: Animal foster families across the nation
Thursday, 25 July 2019, 4:54 pm | SPCA
SPCA centres across New Zealand are asking kind-hearted Kiwis to open their homes and hearts and become foster parents to animals in need. More >>
SPCA prosecutes Christchurch man
Tuesday, 23 July 2019, 5:45 pm | SPCA
A Christchurch man has been prosecuted by SPCA after he failed to ensure that the physical, health and behavioural needs of his horse were met by failing to provide proper and sufficient food. More >>
Horse sanctuary owner prosecuted after neglecting pony
Monday, 22 July 2019, 11:54 am | SPCA
An Auckland woman has been sentenced after neglecting a pony in her care, causing the pony prolonged and unnecessary pain. More >>
SPCA’s sweetest day returns to help animals in need
Monday, 22 July 2019, 11:46 am | SPCA
22 July 2019: SPCA is recruiting Kiwi bakers and cake-lovers to dust off their aprons and bake for animals in need for its annual Cupcake Day fundraiser on 5 August. Cupcake Day has been supported by Kiwis for eleven years, collectively raising $2.6 million ... More >>
SPCA prosecutes man who threw dog against wall
Monday, 15 July 2019, 3:07 pm | SPCA
A Mount Maunganui man’s moment of anger where he threw a dog against a wall, causing it to go blind in one eye, has ended with SPCA prosecuting him. More >>
Man fined $10,000 after failing to care for his pony
Tuesday, 25 June 2019, 1:39 pm | SPCA
A Palmerston North man has been sentenced after neglecting to provide appropriate and timely health interventions for his pony, which resulted in the pony suffering from chronic, active inflammation laminitis. More >>
Dedicated animal lovers’ service celebrated
Monday, 17 June 2019, 3:43 pm | SPCA
To mark the beginning of National Volunteer Week, the winners of the 2019 SPCA Purina Volunteer Awards have been announced. The awards celebrate the efforts of thousands of Kiwis who volunteer their time, talent and energy to SPCA and to honour those ... More >>
Keep your pets safe from the elements this winter
Friday, 14 June 2019, 11:48 am | SPCA
It’s officially winter and SPCA is urging animal owners to take special care of their pets during the colder days. More >>
Protecting pets from second-hand smoke
Thursday, 30 May 2019, 12:02 pm | SPCA
As part of World Smokefree Day on 31 May, SPCA is calling for pet owners to learn about, and act to reduce, the health impacts of second-hand smoke on animals. More >>
