Attacks on animals increasing

1.00pm

Auckland is a dangerous place to be an animal, with up to 100 severe attacks on animals in the city every year.

The SPCA is looking for a new home for the latest victim, a three-month-old German Shepherd called Evie.

SPCA chief Bob Kerridge said the pup was recovering well from surgery after being kicked, punched and beaten with a piece of furniture.

He said any attack on an animal is a serious matter, but what happened to Evie was particularly bad.

Mr Kerridge said the organisation's focus is now on finding Evie a loving new home.

People considering offering a new home to the dog can find out more about her at the SPCA website.

- Newstalk ZB