New ZealandTears of gratitude after Herald readers' generosityStrangers opened their wallets to help a small terrier mauled by four dogs.08 Feb 12:15 AM
New ZealandSPCA investigate reports of dog draggingSPCA investigating a report of a dog being dragged behind an SUV in the Far North.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPlea for help after dog attackA vicious dog attack has left a Wellington artist traumatised and struggling to pay thousands in vet bills. Camille Walton was walking 07 Feb 02:42 AM
New ZealandPups rescued from rubbish fateA couple of boxer-cross puppies have been plucked from a certain death at Northland dump where they'd been abandoned in a black rubbish bag.27 Jan 10:44 PM
LifestyleSPCA 'flat out' over busy Christmas periodThe Rotorua SPCA has been "flat out" over the holiday period, with the kitten season in full swing. SPCA shelter manager Karen Rolfe 06 Jan 11:45 PM
New ZealandMorty and the naughty catsNearly 1000 cats have found themselves in predicaments needing rescue by fire crews in the last five years.05 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandWebsite reunites thousands of pets every yearFor Pets on the Net founder Kim Buchanan, it is the sheer joy of helping people find their pets that has kept her in the business for 14 years.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Kiwis who dedicate lives to animalsLast year 60,000 animals, including severely abused dogs and kittens with extra toes, made their way through the doors of the SPCA's 02 Jan 01:06 AM
New ZealandMan fined for breaking dog's skullThe man angered by the dog triggering lights and getting into the rubbish.21 Dec 11:58 PM
New ZealandEight dalmatians died in miseryCommunity service and $6000 fine for man who allowed puppies to die of infectious illness.20 Dec 09:15 PM
New ZealandWoman kept animals in 'appalling conditions'Sentence a win for animal welfare says SPCA.20 Dec 06:32 AM
New ZealandNo word on puppies stolen from SPCAThree weeks on from a theft, where six puppies were stolen, SPCA Turangi has had no word on the fate of the young animals.07 Dec 08:32 PM
New ZealandProposals to reduce dog harmFurther proposals to reduce the risk and harm of dog attacks has been given a tentative thumbs up from local animal welfare advocates 04 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato SPCA shuts its doorsWaikato SPCA announced on Friday that it will close its doors.02 Dec 04:02 AM
New ZealandWoman who starved dogs sentencedPamela De Vere left two dogs to starve in a garage without food or water. It was the second time she had ill-treated animals.21 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandPhoto ID required to use quake-zone SH1Police are checking that people have a legitimate reason to be in quake-hit areas.15 Nov 11:32 PM
New ZealandDogs' Day Out barking fun (+pics&video)131116bf12.JPG PHOTO/BEN FRASERSUPPORT: The Rotorua community and their four-legged friends had a great time at the VETPlus Dogs' 13 Nov 12:49 AM
New ZealandSupport for SPCA's call to ban fireworksThe SPCA is renewing calls for a ban on the public sale of fireworks and launched a survey asking their animals' experience with fireworks.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBrutal beating: Puppy suffers 11 fracturesA puppy that endured massive swelling to its face and could not open its jaw following a beating is one of the cases included in this year's SPCA List of Shame.30 Oct 09:54 PM
New ZealandBugs on drugs: Pet rabbit's dope deathA rabbit has died after apparently being forced to inhale marijuana in Auckland.20 Oct 08:58 PM
New ZealandLittle girl distraught as pet lamb dies after kicking attackA pet lamb has died after it was repeatedly kicked by a youth, with its injuries likened to being hit by a car or shot with a rifle.20 Oct 06:13 AM
New Zealand'Kitten parties' hit Trade MeWellingtonians can have a group of kittens brought to their home for an hour and a half of play ... at a starting bid of only $1.19 Oct 02:56 AM
New ZealandDog pound inquiry launchedThe Napier pound will be investigated by the Ministry for Primary Industries following a complaint of alleged breaches of the Animal 18 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandEmaciated pets left tied to dead dogEmaciated dogs have been uplifted from a Ruatoria property after a visitor discovered them tied up next to the decomposing body of another dog.15 Oct 05:49 AM
New ZealandJunk food dangerous diet for birdlifeA growing number of ducks, swans and geese are succumbing to a dining anomaly usually confined to humans seeking an easy snack - junk food.04 Oct 07:51 PM
New ZealandSurgery 'like putting Lego back together'Whiskas the cat is expected to make a full recovery after a jaw reconstruction that was "like putting Lego back together".30 Sep 06:58 AM
New ZealandNo cats for five years for kitten dumperA Waikanae man who abandoned four kittens on the side of the road in the middle of winter has been disqualified from owning cats for 21 Sep 04:01 AM
New ZealandElderly tell of 'hounding' by charitiesCharities that solicit donations from the elderly have ethical responsibilities, Age Concern warns.18 Sep 08:20 PM
New ZealandOrphaned ducklings saved from motorwayNine ducklings survived a deadly dash across a motorway yesterday afternoon. Their mother wasn't so lucky.17 Sep 11:14 PM
New ZealandSPCA brings empathy to NZ classroomsNZ Herald Focus's Tristram Clayton finds out about a brand new SPCA initiative that's teaching NZ kids about being a responsible pet owner in a way that keeps them focused and engaged.15 Aug 05:08 AM
New ZealandSPCA gears up for Cupcake Day eventsPreview to the SPCA's eighth annual Cupcake Day featured cupcakes and the cuddling of puppies at a pop-up dog cafe this morning.03 Aug 08:16 AM
New ZealandClaire Turnbull backs SPCA 'Blue Tick' schemeNutritionist Claire Turnbull is the latest well-known face to back the SPCA's Blue Tick scheme to support animal welfare.24 Jul 01:27 AM
New Zealand'All too common': Horse starved to deathA Levin woman has been sentenced to 120 hours community work for allowing a horse to slowly starve to death.18 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleHalf-price puppies need loving homesThinking about getting a new family pet? Auckland SPCA is offering 50 dogs and puppies for adoption at half their normal price for the next two weeks.16 Jul 09:30 PM
