Bay of Islands SPCA manager John Logie, seen here after the second break-in, was relieved that
at least none of the animals were hurt. Photo / Peter de Graaf
Heartache has turned to joy at the Bay of Islands SPCA which has been inundated with support and donations since its offices were broken into and ransacked twice in one weekend.
The worst part of the raids was the theft of the volunteer organisation's truck. Although hardly new, it was
bought just last August after a year's fundraising and a long, nationwide search.
Today, however, the volunteers are expecting to take delivery of a new truck donated by the Auckland SPCA. A Waipapa business has offered a 40-inch TV to replace a stolen raffle prize, and well-wishers from as far away as New Plymouth have been sending donations and messages of support.
Bay of Islands SPCA manager John Logie said his staff and volunteers were feeling overwhelmed and humbled.
When the chief executive of the Auckland SPCA read about the heartless break-ins on the Advocate's website she offered a Ford Transit truck which was surplus to requirements. The Auckland organisation had been planning to contact other branches around the country to see who needed it most, but decided to give it directly to the Bay of Islands.
