Guinea pig travels around Auckland stowed in car's bumper before sharp turn ends joy ride.

The Department of Conservation is investigating the deaths.

Owner whose dog was left chained up unable to reach shelter or water has been sentenced.

Puppies found dumped in a sealed container in Tauranga ready for adoption.

People think dogs should be walked at least seven times a week, but that's not happening.

It's better that dogs have emptied their bladders before they die. Less mess.

'He was a lover of animals, and in particular cats, so it's understandable,' says SPCA.

As kitten season begins, the SPCA are looking for fosters.

Good Samaritans recognised for service to community.

It's unclear what poison may have been used - some Titirangi locals allege it was 1080

"It was like they were really drunk... they could barely walk or stand" - Witness

Christopher Tuaupiki has been banned from owning horses for seven years.

The SPCA is calling for better education to "break the cycle of cruelty in our country".

The SPCA Cupcake Day is Monday 6 August this year.

Entrepreneurial siblings set up doggy daycare. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The video shows a young man accelerating over a possum, which appears to be alive.

A group of teenagers has been filmed violently attacking a defenceless bird.

The Conservation Department has mustered 306 wild Kaimanawa horses this year.

Dogs reunited with 'absolutely rapt' owner after his rescue attempt failed on Saturday.

Auckland is set to follow in Wellington's lead in allowing pets on public transport.

Aucklanders are being asked to keep an eye out for a cockatoo that's escaped from the zoo.

Owner turned her back on dog for a few seconds and she was gone.

Hundreds of Little Blue Penguins being found dead or dying are causing great concern.

Auckland SPCA has used recordings to help argue its case in court on six occasions.

People are buying bunnies for Easter and getting sick of them a few months down the track.

Unlike the females who freaked and fled with cheetah in joyous pursuit, Pele fought back.

A dog was found so emaciated and unwell it had to be put down.

SPCA has apologised after using photo of French bulldog in appeal promotion.

Penalty of up to five years' imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $100,000 is possible.

The SPCA needs donations to address horrific cases of animal abuse in NZ.