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!['Shocked and horrified': Pet owner fearful after second cat shot in area](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'Shocked and horrified': Pet owner fearful after second cat shot in area
'We fear the person responsible for these two shootings could strike again if not caught.'
!['These animals need to die': Controversial cat hunting contest returns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'These animals need to die': Controversial cat hunting contest returns
Nationwide, it is estimated feral cats kill up to 100 million birds each year.
![11 puppies found dumped on roadside in Waikato](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
11 puppies found dumped on roadside in Waikato
The puppies add to almost 300 animals already in SPCA care in Hamilton.
![Take playtimes to the Max](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Take playtimes to the Max
Max has finished his growth spurt, so the 11-month-old's new owner will have no surprises.
![Man bashed elderly dog with mallet to 'put it out of its misery'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Man bashed elderly dog with mallet to 'put it out of its misery'
Instead, Lance Tengu left the dog badly injured and it had to be put down by a vet.
!['Lots of crying': Family reunited with cat missing after cyclone one year on](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'Lots of crying': Family reunited with cat missing after cyclone one year on
Phoebe lived in a colony of stray cats for a year after she bolted during the cyclone.
![Skinny, hungry, dirty and covered in fleas: Elderly dog reunited with owners after being lost for a month](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Skinny, hungry, dirty and covered in fleas: Elderly dog reunited with owners after being lost for a month
Ruby the dog was 'over the moon' at being reunited with her owners after a month away.
![13 German shepherds, 40 cats removed from residential home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
13 German shepherds, 40 cats removed from residential home
Seizure of dogs - all underweight and some with parvo - council's 'largest-ever'.
![Watch: Twist in poisoned sparrows case, expert backs Daily Bread bakery claims](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Watch: Twist in poisoned sparrows case, expert backs Daily Bread bakery claims
An expert supports Daily Bread claims they were not behind poisoning captured on video.
!['Last resort': Adoptable dogs being euthanised as shelters at capacity](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'Last resort': Adoptable dogs being euthanised as shelters at capacity
The report shows in the previous year no dogs were put down due to shelter capacity.
![North Shore 'poisoning' mystery: Calls for calm as suspicion grows](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
North Shore 'poisoning' mystery: Calls for calm as suspicion grows
Results of MPI testing are in - but offer no answers.
![Residents alarmed after birds turn up dead, fears they were poisoned](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Residents alarmed after birds turn up dead, fears they were poisoned
Authorities are investigating the deaths of dozens of birds at a North Shore park.
![SPCA offers half-price pets as adoption rates drop](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
SPCA offers half-price pets as adoption rates drop
Pet adoption rates have dropped, putting pressure on the SPCA.
![Aggressive pups and deadly dog disease fears spark change at Rotorua's pound](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Aggressive pups and deadly dog disease fears spark change at Rotorua's pound
Rotorua's council explains why it removed its dog drop-off box.
!['Should be banned': Why $5 colony eggs at The Warehouse are so cheap](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'Should be banned': Why $5 colony eggs at The Warehouse are so cheap
Welfare experts want clear labelling on colony eggs so consumers know hens are caged.
![SPCA feeling the squeeze with peak kitten season still to come](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
SPCA feeling the squeeze with peak kitten season still to come
Kitten season is triggered by warmer summer months when cats are seeking to mate.
![Special load: Washing basket kittens saved from doomed dump as SPCA voices desexing plea](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Special load: Washing basket kittens saved from doomed dump as SPCA voices desexing plea
It comes as more than 3000 cats remain in the SPCA's care this summer.
![Pets in need of new homes as shelters fill up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Pets in need of new homes as shelters fill up
The busy period for the animal shelter had hit earlier than expected.
!['Wrong person before the courts:' Animal advocate says owners of dog should be charged, not her](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'Wrong person before the courts:' Animal advocate says owners of dog should be charged, not her
The dog was limping for a year and a half but the animal rescue owner was charged instead.
!['No thanks': Man charged over dog mauling refuses to go into dock](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'No thanks': Man charged over dog mauling refuses to go into dock
Abel Wira appeared in Kaitāia District Court charged over the fatal dog mauling.
!['Depressed, barely responsive and severely emaciated': Dog destroyed after neglect](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'Depressed, barely responsive and severely emaciated': Dog destroyed after neglect
SPCA says 'no excuse' for Tahi's condition.