We’re proud to announce the launch of our animal welfare certification programme, SPCA Certified, previously known as SPCA Blue Tick. Our updated initiative is all about improving animal welfare across NZ in the farming and pet care sectors. Visit: spcacertified.nz

An Auckland man has been charged by SPCA for failing to seek vet treatment for his cat with severe dental disease. spca.nz/news-and-event…

A Christchurch man has been charged by SPCA for illegally docking the tails of six Jack Russell cross puppies spca.nz/news-and-event…

Ahead of #GuyFawkes this week, SPCA is urging New Zealanders to be mindful of firework use in proximity to animals, large and small. spca.nz/news-and-event…

Heard about the new @nzbookcouncil reading challenge? They've joined forces with SPCA New Zealand to get kids reading more books over the holidays. Find out what's involved and how you can win: bit.ly/3ntanMx

Increased unwanted animal numbers is putting SPCA under pressure, read more here: spca.nz/news-and-event…

A Lower Hutt woman who tied her horse to a tree for up to four weeks with no food or water has been prosecuted for reckless ill-treatment of an animal. spca.nz/news-and-event…

SPCA has joined with Auckland Council to launch a Snip ‘n’ Chip campaign, offering discounted desexing and microchipping to cat owners in select eco-sensitive areas of Auckland. More details here: spca.nz/aklcouncilsnip…

SPCA forced to pull the pin on Annual Street Appeal spca.nz/news-and-event…

Easter may be a long weekend of food and fun for many, but for our four-legged friends, it can be a potentially dangerous time. SPCA has a reminder for pet owners this Easter weekend: spca.nz/news-and-event…

SPCA has sent letters to Ministers urging them to take action over the banning of #liveexports. CEO Andrea Midgen says enough is enough. Read more at spca.nz/banliveexport

NEWS: SPCA is delighted at the Government’s historic decision to end the barbaric practice of live exports of farmed animals. This is a huge win for animal welfare and the result of decades of hard work: spca.nz/endtoliveexport

Hundreds of cats on waitlist for entry as SPCA stretched by Covid-19 backlog: spca.nz/aucklandwaitli…

SPCA is extremely disappointed that a budget bid for further funding of its Inspectorate service has not been seen as a necessary priority by Government. spca.nz/funding

SPCA is thrilled with the announcement that The Warehouse will stop selling fireworks in its stores, following concerns about their use by the general public.

It’s National Volunteer Week & to celebrate, we’re announcing the winners of this year’s SPCA Purina National Volunteer Awards! Check out the full list of winners: spca.nz/volunteers2021

SPCA supports the findings of the Government’s review into the greyhound racing industry, and welcomes the Minister’s stance that the industry should improve its welfare standards or risk closure: buff.ly/3mVwoWM

A Judge has fined two men for their part in the botched castration of two bulls that lead to serious infection and one of the animals being humanely euthanised to end its suffering: spca.nz/news-and-event…

SPCA is urging pet owners to take extra precautions when using or disposing of used Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs), as some may contain a substance that can be toxic to animals: spca.nz/news-and-event…