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<i>Scott Kara:</i> Happy Feet's cute but he won't save our kids

The story of a sick penguin exposes a nation with its priorities askew, writes Scott Kara.

Swamped SPCA urges more action on de-sexing dogs

Puppy mutilators avoid prosecution

One-eyed Red now calls farm home

$2000 fine for stabbing dog to death

SPCA struggling as dog numbers swell

The SPCA is considering setting up mobile adoption centres in upmarket suburbs to help deal with an unprecedented number of dumped pets.

A dogged fight

Animal cruelty case adjourned

Pets in the dog box as hard times hit owners' pockets

Mayor takes another look at saving St James Theatre

Auckland Mayor Len Brown has ordered an urgent report assessing ways to save the iconic St James Theatre.

150-hour work term for killing kitten

Deaf pet finds friends and fun in new home

A deaf dog no one wanted has found a loving home and an owner who wants to teach her how to get beer from the fridge.

Family guilty of muzzling dogs with insulation tape, mistreatment

A Northland family who muzzled dogs with insulation tape and left them in a dark and dirty shelter...

Quake-affected cats relocated

Stuck in SPCA - and no one wants her

Easter bunnies not the easiest pets

If you're thinking about getting a pet rabbit for Easter - or at any other time - here are a few things to keep in mind.