Mr Blair said it was disappointing, despite the SPCA's efforts to try to educate animal owners, that some people still failed to fulfil their responsibilities, and incidents of neglect, ill-treatment and dumping of unwanted pups and kittens continued.
That included the need to provide adequate water, food, shelter and if the animal gets sick or injured people had a responsibility to do something about it to alleviate its pain or distress.
The latest dumping case comes after animal welfare ill-treatment charges being laid against two Western Bay residents this week.
Mr Blair said the first prosecution case related to a Bellevue woman who had taken over care of a cat that developed advanced skin cancer on its nose and face.
Despite its condition deteriorating, she allegedly failed to seek veterinary care.
Mr Blair said the matter came to the attention of the SPCA after a tip-off from a passerby, and the cat owner has been charged with reckless ill-treatment. The cat had to be put down.
The second case involved a Katikati man who had taken his dog to a local vet for treatment after it suffered serious hind quarter injuries after falling from his vehicle.
The dog, which was unrestrained at the time, received initial treatment and pain relief but the owner is alleged to have failed to attend a follow-up vet appointment despite the urging of the clinic and SPCA, he said.
Mr Blair said the dog has since been put down.
The dog's owner has been charged with failing to protect an animal from serious injury and keeping it in a condition whereby it suffered continued pain and distress. Both defendants are due in Tauranga Registrar's Court on November 6.
Tauranga SPCA was bracing itself for the busiest time of year, including kitten season. The importance of de-sexing animals should be a priority, Mr Blair said