Dumped puppies found in sealed container in Tauranga
Puppies found dumped in a sealed container in Tauranga ready for adoption.
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As kitten season begins, the SPCA are looking for fosters.
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Dead and dying pigeons shock residents
"There was one sitting on top, alive, sitting on all his dead mates."
Aucklanders urged to adopt chickens and goats
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SPCA investigating suspected poisoning of Titirangi chickens
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Kawhia man fined after horse left in 'skeletal' condition
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SPCA investigating after dead cat video shared online
The SPCA is calling for better education to "break the cycle of cruelty in our country".
SPCA Cupcake Day celebrates 10 years of saving animals
The SPCA Cupcake Day is Monday 6 August this year.
Mt Maunganui kids' doggy daycare helps fund girl's treatment
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SPCA condemns latest case of possum abuse
The video shows a young man accelerating over a possum, which appears to be alive.
Teens abuse small bird in appalling video
A group of teenagers has been filmed violently attacking a defenceless bird.
Two musters, 299 horses rehomed, 7 euthanised
The Conservation Department has mustered 306 wild Kaimanawa horses this year.
'Huge' response to SPCA's desperate call
More than 200 people have answered the call to foster animals for the SPCA.
SPCA 'desperate' for foster parents
SPCA covers all the animal's costs while it is being fostered.
Trapped dogs rescued and back with owner
Dogs reunited with 'absolutely rapt' owner after his rescue attempt failed on Saturday.
Pets allowed to ride Auckland trains and buses
Auckland is set to follow in Wellington's lead in allowing pets on public transport.
Mabo's flown the coop: Zoo seeks escaped cockatoo
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Upset family appeal to get their dog back
Owner turned her back on dog for a few seconds and she was gone.
Penguin death numbers highest this century
Hundreds of Little Blue Penguins being found dead or dying are causing great concern.
Body camera footage now crucial to SPCA to nail offenders
Auckland SPCA has used recordings to help argue its case in court on six occasions.
Real-life Easter bunnies dumped after holiday
People are buying bunnies for Easter and getting sick of them a few months down the track.
Purr and loathing in the countryside
Unlike the females who freaked and fled with cheetah in joyous pursuit, Pele fought back.
Badly neglected dog's owner sentenced
A dog was found so emaciated and unwell it had to be put down.
SPCA says sorry for this campaign ad with dressed-up French bulldog
SPCA has apologised after using photo of French bulldog in appeal promotion.
SPCA to lay charges over 'callous' killing of 10-month-old puppy
Penalty of up to five years' imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $100,000 is possible.
Animal abuse cases: The SPCA's list of shame
The SPCA needs donations to address horrific cases of animal abuse in NZ.
Horse euthanised following owner's neglect
An Auckland woman has been sentenced after failing to treat her horse's injury.
'No way you could mistake him for being a stray'
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