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'Too many dog attacks': Couple sentenced after bite leaves toddler with serious injuries
There have been 30 dog attacks on children this year alone.
'Death was his only reprieve': Dog chained for five years, owner fined $2000
'He was so hungry that he was eating the plastic wrappers of his dog roll.'
'He was completely gone': Lost dog found in a coma, now wants a home
Kenny was unresponsive and suffering from 'acute toxicity' when brought to SPCA.
‘Distressing’: Probe after video circulates of cat thrown from moving car
It follows a string of similar incidents this year alone.
Bearded dragon among dozens of fat animals dobbed in to SPCA
The organisation says pet obesity is a growing global problem.
Auckland woman jailed after her dog 'drastically overfed' to death
Nuggi was fed up to 10 pieces of chicken a day on top of dog biscuits.
'Like a pack of shivering bones': Jimmy the 7kg dog found months after cyclone is now 37kg
He was badly hurt and emaciated when found next to the destroyed Brookfields Bridge.
Dumped and emaciated: Influx of puppies dumped on roadsides and bushes in Far North
The Kerikeri SPCA has seen an influx of abandoned puppies.
Auckland pair's five-year pet ban after starved dog found chained in backyard
The pair have now been disqualified from owning animals for five years.
Exotic pet show slammed as a ‘Willy Wonka’ experience; complaints to SPCA
Organiser rejects claims of animal abuse and underwhelming stalls.
'Irresponsible': Dumped roosters roaming rural roads
“If you can’t look after them or rehome them ... don't breed them."
Too much! It's raining wild cats and kittens in Far North pensioner's garden
50 wild cats too much for Far North pensioner in council flat
'I'll kill you:' Man attacks victims with a bike seat, later kills pet bunny
A few days later he threw a pet bunny against the wall, killing it instantly.
Kiwi dog daycare fined $11k after pet dies in hot car
Maisie was left in a vehicle parked in the sun for hours with all its windows up.
Homes urgently needed for pets in wake of storms
Gisborne, Napier and Hastings SPCA Centres have run out of space for displaced pets.
A sweet farewell for Sugar and her 18 puppies
A sweet life for Sugar and her 18 puppies has been found.
Hastings SPCA pleads for safe return of $15k donated horse float and trailer
Hastings SPCA has been dealt a massive blow.
Abandoned puppy chasing fur-ever home after losing brother
Chase was found underweight and infested with worms, but has made a full recovery.
Cat found dead 26km from home: Owners fear a cat-killer stalks their neighourhood
Cat owner fears disappearances are linked, asks 'why would anyone do this'?
Larry the duck becomes Daisy from Hikuai
It appears Larry has a tragic tale of lost love but is reunited with extended family.
'Emotional toll': City euthanises 423 pound dogs in 10 months
Council says surrenders are up: 'Owners can’t afford to keep them or simply don’t care.'
Larry's winging it in Whangamatā but who's footing the bill?
Town has a feathered friend whose main street antics are 'quacking' everyone up.
Help needed for Poppy the puppy to bloom
Poppy the puppy had a tough start, but is ready to find a loving new home.
'Distressing' reports of dogs discarded from moving vehicles
SPCA says without enough information it's hard to bring people to account.
'Shocked and horrified': Pet owner fearful after second cat shot in area
'We fear the person responsible for these two shootings could strike again if not caught.'
'These animals need to die': Controversial cat hunting contest returns
Nationwide, it is estimated feral cats kill up to 100 million birds each year.
11 puppies found dumped on roadside in Waikato
The puppies add to almost 300 animals already in SPCA care in Hamilton.
Take playtimes to the Max
Max has finished his growth spurt, so the 11-month-old's new owner will have no surprises.
Man bashed elderly dog with mallet to 'put it out of its misery'
Instead, Lance Tengu left the dog badly injured and it had to be put down by a vet.
'Lots of crying': Family reunited with cat missing after cyclone one year on
Phoebe lived in a colony of stray cats for a year after she bolted during the cyclone.
Skinny, hungry, dirty and covered in fleas: Elderly dog reunited with owners after being lost for a month
Ruby the dog was 'over the moon' at being reunited with her owners after a month away.
13 German shepherds, 40 cats removed from residential home
Seizure of dogs - all underweight and some with parvo - council's 'largest-ever'.
Watch: Twist in poisoned sparrows case, expert backs Daily Bread bakery claims
An expert supports Daily Bread claims they were not behind poisoning captured on video.