New ZealandDog owner 'lost interest' in starved petA man who almost starved his dog to death because he had "lost interest" in the pet, has been banned from owning animals for five years.13 Feb 10:10 PM
New ZealandConsumer Watch: Basic insurance best for petsPet owners are paying hundreds of dollars every year for insurance to ward off expensive vet bills.09 Feb 01:45 AM
New ZealandPlastic bag kitten shocks SPCAA 4-week-old kitten found in a tied up plastic bag at Whangarei's Mair Park has shocked the local SPCA which wants people to take unwanted animals to its drop-off boxes.05 Feb 09:09 PM
New ZealandFine for mistreating kitten with ruptured eyeA woman who claimed she could not afford treatment for her kitten's ruptured eye has been sentenced to community service and fined.31 Jan 02:43 AM
New ZealandBurglary suspect bagged by band-aidA lesson for would-be burglars - in a break-in, don't leave your band-aid behind. The icky DNA 'present' has helped police arrest a double burglary suspect.22 Jan 07:02 PM
New ZealandSPCA deals with record welfare complaintsCanterbury SPCA welfare investigators are run off their feet trying to catch up after a record month for complaints in December.20 Jan 09:55 PM
New ZealandAdopt me: HenFound wandering the streets as a chick, this hen is ready to be given a loving home.15 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandAdopt me: MissyMissy is a 2-year-old female staffie/boxer mixed breed dog that needs some company.14 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandAdopt me: ZaharaAbandoned on the streets with a collar embedded in her neck, Zahara has recovered and is ready for a loving home.08 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandAdopt me: Melissa&CharlieMelissa and Charlie come as a pair, having lived together with a previous owner, and would like to be adopted.06 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleAdopt me: IndyIndy was given to the SPCA after her previous owners moved from a country property to a small central home where there was not enough room for her to play.02 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandAdopt me: NinaNina is a 1-year-old cat that prefers living in a quiet atmosphere as she becomes overwhelmed by loud noises.28 Dec 01:50 AM
New ZealandAdopt me: Agnes and ArabiaThese domestic shorthair tabby kittens are playful and loveable. They get along well so would love to be adopted together.25 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSPCA at 'cat crisis point'The Auckland SPCA has halved the cost of adopting cats and kittens over the Xmas period, saying it is at "crisis point" with too many feline arrivals.19 Dec 05:36 AM
New ZealandCrossbow cat teen may get diversionA teen accused of firing a crossbow bolt through the head of a cat may be granted diversion.11 Dec 09:50 PM
New ZealandTeen in court over crossbow attackA teen accused of firing a crossbow bolt through the head of a cat has been granted name suppression in a brief court appearance.27 Nov 11:45 PM
New ZealandPet dog attacks SPCA volunteerThe SPCA is reviewing its procedures around dogs after a volunteer was mauled by a "family" dog that had shown no hint of aggression until it attacked.15 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandDog suffers due to cheap collar'Clearly this is not rocket science.' The SPCA is shocked by an Otara woman's cruelty in neglecting to change her dog's collar, causing it a serious neck wound.12 Nov 06:49 PM
New ZealandDog locked in kennel chews off own footA farmer has been convicted of ill-treating an animal after his dogs were locked in filthy kennels so long one chewed off its own foot.11 Nov 02:13 AM
New ZealandSPCA clips wings of bird schemeThe SPCA has clipped the wings of a programme that looked after injured birds.10 Nov 02:41 AM
New ZealandSPCA releases 2013 List of ShameBlack swans run over by a boat, a pet sheep bashed and set on fire, and fowl found stuffed in a chest of drawers have topped the SPCA's 2013 List of Shame.06 Nov 04:56 AM
New ZealandCrossbow attack: Owner to meet teenThe owner of a cat shot through the head with a crossbow says she will talk to an 18-year-old who handed himself into police before she decides whether to push for charges to be laid.25 Oct 12:52 AM
