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![Cat found dead 26km from home: Owners fear a cat-killer stalks their neighourhood](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Cat found dead 26km from home: Owners fear a cat-killer stalks their neighourhood
Cat owner fears disappearances are linked, asks 'why would anyone do this'?
![Larry the duck becomes Daisy from Hikuai](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Larry the duck becomes Daisy from Hikuai
It appears Larry has a tragic tale of lost love but is reunited with extended family.
!['Emotional toll': City euthanises 423 pound dogs in 10 months](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Emotional toll': City euthanises 423 pound dogs in 10 months
Council says surrenders are up: 'Owners can’t afford to keep them or simply don’t care.'
![Larry's winging it in Whangamatā but who's footing the bill?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Larry's winging it in Whangamatā but who's footing the bill?
Town has a feathered friend whose main street antics are 'quacking' everyone up.
![Help needed for Poppy the puppy to bloom](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Help needed for Poppy the puppy to bloom
Poppy the puppy had a tough start, but is ready to find a loving new home.
!['Distressing' reports of dogs discarded from moving vehicles](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Distressing' reports of dogs discarded from moving vehicles
SPCA says without enough information it's hard to bring people to account.
!['Shocked and horrified': Pet owner fearful after second cat shot in area](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'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=792)
'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=792)
11 puppies found dumped on roadside in Waikato
The puppies add to almost 300 animals already in SPCA care in Hamilton.
!['Lots of crying': Family reunited with cat missing after cyclone one year on](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'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=792)
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=792)
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=792)
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.
!['So cruel': Outrage after poisoned sparrows filmed outside Auckland bakery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'So cruel': Outrage after poisoned sparrows filmed outside Auckland bakery
Owner says controlled poisoning of birds a 'last resort'.
![Court intervenes after dog found in 'significant pain and distress'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Court intervenes after dog found in 'significant pain and distress'
One of the dog's owners said she wouldn't be in court as she had other things to do.
!['Last resort': Adoptable dogs being euthanised as shelters at capacity](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'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=792)
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=792)
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=792)
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=792)
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=792)
'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.