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SPCA investigating death at doggy daycare
The SPCA is investigating after a dog was found dead in a pond at a doggy daycare centre in Auckland this week. It is also calling for such facilities to be regulated. Video, Audio
Edgecumbe pets rescued after owners fled
As Edgecumbe residents evacuated last Thursday they grabbed what they could, pets included. But some were left behind while others have found a temporary home at the Whakatane SPCA. Video, Audio
Rabbit rescue
In many parts of New Zealand rabbits are seen as pests, but Chrissy Joy doesn't see them that way. She's among a group of of Wellington volunteers who've rescued and found homes for hundreds of sick… Audio, Gallery
Man fined after cat left hanging in illegal trap
A Masterton man's been fined after his neighbours' cat was left hanging from a leg-hold trap set on a fence post for two days until it died.
SPCA calls for ban on selling non-desexed cats
With breeding season underway, the SPCA is calling on pet stores to stop selling cats and kittens that haven't been desexed, saying it sometimes desexes up to 40 cats a day. Video, Audio
How to be an animal lover when you're not allowed a pet
Kirsty Grant from the Wellington SPCA talks about the volunteer work animal lovers can do, from walking dogs to fostering kittens. Audio, Gallery
Kittengeddon
Up to 100 kittens a day being dropped off at the SPCA Auckland. This is a late kitten season due to the weather. We talk to Dr Shalsee Vigeant about this "Kittengeddon". Audio
Animal hoarding case leads to treatment
The SPCA is calling for more research into mental illness and animal abuse, after the first psychological treatment sentence for animal hoarding.
Cut price cat desexing & microchipping campaign in Wellington
A large bequest has enabled the Wellington SPCA to offer cut price cat desexing and microchipping, offering the service which normally costs $150, for just $10. Audio
SPCA investigate Pukeko killing
The Auckland SPCA is investigating after a video was posted on social media showing a boy killing a pukeko before ripping it in half.
SPCA against new dangerous dog laws
The SPCA says breed specific legislation doesn't work. Audio
Debt forces job losses at Waikato SPCA
The Waikato branch of the SPCA will lose staff and some services after running up losses of almost $400,000.
Farmer sentenced for neglecting calves for second time
A farmer in Horowhenua has been convicted over fatally neglecting calves, for the second time in five years. Carl Smith from Shannon was sentenced in the Palmerston North District Court...
Rodeos 'part of NZ society' - govt
The Primary Industries Minister has ruled out banning rodeos, saying they're an important part of New Zealand society. Audio
Puppy dumped in sealed banana box
SPCA wants to find the person who dumped an eight-week-old puppy in a sealed banana box in Wairarapa.
SPCA supports council's move to regulate cats
The SPCA strongly supports moves by the Wellington City Council to better regulate cats, it says.
Banning dogs won't work - SPCA
Banning particular 'dangerous' breeds of dogs will not help reduce the number of attacks, says Auckland SPCA CEO Andrea Midgeon Audio
Pitbull put down after attacking boy
The pitbull that mauled a young boy's face last week has been put down as calls for stronger dog regulations continue.
Repeat animal neglecter's appeal in Auckland High Court
Serial animal neglecter Anne Power has an extended history of animal abuse and neglect, and had 39 animals removed from her earlier this year. Her appeal case is today. Audio
SPCA say they don't have enough money to prosecute
The SPCA are suffering a near-crisis in their ability to prosecute animal welfare cases and say they simply don't have enough money. Video, Audio
