Families distraught after two dogs found mutilated in suspected dog fighting ring
A Far North community believes a dogfighting ring is operating after dead dogs were found.
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'We need people to foster them otherwise their fate isn't going to be good'
Napier's Marineland: The sad tale of Daphne the dolphin
The striker waited, poised breathlessly for a dolphin to break the surface of the water.
'Basically cooking': 347 complaints of dogs locked in hot cars this summer nationally
It can take less than 10 minutes for the inside of a car to exceed 31C.
20 kittens dumped: Think twice before buying kittens for Christmas
231 felines currently at Rescue, Revive, Rehome Bay of Blenty.
'Senseless': Bunnies and ducks killed at animal rescue centre
Police and SPCA are investigating.
It's dog month on Wellington's Cable Car
The $2 ticket for dogs will be donated to the SPCA throughout the trial.
Friends rally around tireless animal rescuer who lost home and cats in fire
Some of the cats being cared for at the property are still unaccounted for.
Poison in tampons used to kill feral dogs in Far North
Locals frustrated by the ongoing menace have taken to desperate measures.
Cats killed in fire: Firefighters seen with scratches on their arms
At least 11 cats have died in a house fire in Golflands, East Auckland.
Lynn Charlton: Court action to round up rodeos
OPINION: We can't claim high animal welfare standards while holding violent animal shows.
'Nutcase, evil person': Nine-month ban for repeat cat abuser
Tereariki Moses, 40, beat a cat to death with a plank of wood in 2018.
Dog owner wonders why SPCA couldn't shut down alleged puppy farm
An Auckland man who bought a puppy from an alleged puppy farm in Northland wants answers.
Dinosaur man beats meth, declares war on litter
Travis Takutai and his kids are raising rubbish clean-up awareness in Whangārei.
'Butchered': Puppies shot by farmers, couple distraught
Each puppy would provide income of about $30,000 over two years from breeding.
Dumped in duffel bag, fell in an oil drum: The Napier cats that need a home
Almost 50 cats now waiting for an owner after an influx at the Napier SPCA.
The duffel bag moved: Cat found alive in Napier church backyard hailed as 'miracle'
Hallelujah's staunch face says it all - she doesn't forget those who've wronged her.
Whanganui cat attack was 'confronting', says SPCA manager
The man in charge of the SPCA's 77 inspectors says animal abuse is a regular occurrence.
Teen's horrific beating of kitten; SPCA, police launch investigation
The video shows the defenceless kitten being kicked by a young boy.
'Sick to the stomach': Family cat violently attacked in street
WARNING: Disturbing content. Both police and the SPCA are looking into the incident.
'Devastated': SPCA investigating possible fatal poisoning of family's 3 cats
The cats, Murray, Grace and Breeze, were euthanised just days apart.
Dog found hanging from fence at South Auckland house
The SPCA has committed to an investigation once they receive the relevant information.
'Immeasurable pain': Rubber bands used on dog in DIY castration attempt
The dog was found in Christchurch on Wednesday and the SPCA is appealing for information.
'Emaciated' horse left without food for weeks
The horse went several weeks without any food, and minimal water.
More than 1000 a year: Hawke's Bay SPCAs brace for kitten influx
You gotta be kitten me - for two years in a row the SPCA homed 1000 Hawke's Bay kittens.
'SPCA special': From the streets to elite rescue dog
If disaster strikes it will be Byrn helping save lives.
'Distasteful' video of dead possum shared online
SPCA concerned that video might see people lessen their respect and empathy for animals.
Dog breeder receives death threats amid SPCA prosecution
Police are aware of concerning social media posts and ask people to report any more.
Christchurch man prosecuted for docking tails of two-day old puppies
He was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court today.
Top Auckland dog breeder could face jail in landmark SPCA prosecution
More than 30 dogs were rescued by SPCA investigators. At least one had to be put down.
Shearer jailed for cruelty to lamb following fatal bashing
Christopher Tredinnick struck the lamb when shearing comb broke while he was shearing it.
Cat owner prosecuted for neglected dental care
The vet eventually recommended euthanasia as the most humane treatment for the cat.