Marton community 'disgusted and shocked' by cat dumping
Rodney was dumped 15km north of Marton by a Marton ITM staff member.
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Crash victim a dedicated animal lover and advocate
Jazmine Jones-Collings spent her life giving back to animals and the people she loved.
Auckland plans to cull animal shelters. Fears more dogs could be put down
Auckland Council has proposed closing one of its three dog shelters, plus Waiheke.
NZ's own Tiger King: The weird and wonderful suburban backyard zoo
"It was a mix of the horrifying and enchanting".
Reward offered for information over 'disgusting' puppy deaths
Puppies drowned with mouths and legs taped: 'They would have suffered'.
'Cruel act': Three puppies found drowned, legs and mouths taped shut
Someone must know who deliberately and cruelly drowned these puppies.
SPCA's 'unprecedented' sign ups for skydiving fundraiser
Do you like animals and falling from 13,000 feet? Then this is a golden opportunity.
Dumped kittens found dead: SPCA urges struggling pet owners to seek help
"It can be really hard if you've got a lot of animals or an unwanted litter."
SPCA warns of parvovirus outbreak in Lower Hutt
"One walk has cost these puppies their lives."
Fears SPCA centres will overflow under extended lockdown
Centres around the country are filling up as the lockdown continues.
Over 800 animals adopted after SPCA plea for help
Charity says it is "incredibly touched" by the overwhelming support.
Beheaded dog: Givealittle raises $1000 for pet's cremation
A Givealittle has been set up for a pet's cremation after a devastated couple's discovery.
Auckland couple devastated after pet dog found beheaded
"We were looking for him every single day for two weeks."
Underweight puppies found by Hawke's Bay's Mohaka River
"We encourage people to call us if they're in this situation so this doesn't happen."
Cost of pet care driving Kiwis to perform DIY home surgeries
One person tried to dock their 4-month-old dog's tail, causing constant pain.
Dog, pig or sheep? Butchered animal mystery at Flaxmere park
"It is impossible to say with certainty due to the extent of its mutilation."
Maggot-infested rabbit found: Woman banned from owning more pets
Little Lambo was also living in a tiny cage.
'Shaken to my core': Man brutally kills pukeko in front of woman in Mt Albert
The woman says the man appeared 'dangerous' and she fears he will kill again.
'Heartless' attack on cat shocks owners
"What makes that person think it's okay to shoot an animal, a helpless domestic cat?"
Wellington killer bird decorator at it again
The birds are decorated with tinsel and bows and can't fly, eat or drink.
Mojo the dog finds new home after 434 days at SPCA
Mojo has been waiting for a new owner since his died in August last year.
Lonely miaow: Kittens escape car wreckers
The three-week old kittens were spotted yesterday in a car ready for demolition.
Six-week old puppies found abandoned
The puppies were found dehydrated in a box in Porirua.
What's on in Whanganui this week? November 7-13
Your guide to what's happening in the Whanganui region this week.
SPCA prosecutes woman who starved her horses
SPCA inspectors found four of her nine horses in an emaciated state.
Fireworks shot from cars as Guy Fawkes night looms
No public fireworks displays on Guy Fawkes night raises risks of mayhem.
Local Focus: Should private fireworks be banned?
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Down, boy!: Worst dog walking encounters revealed
Most dog owners say people have pet their dogs without asking for permission.
Lower Hutt couple's dog had wound crawling with maggots
The couple used traditional Chinese medicine instead of taking the dog to a vet.
Man jailed, banned from owning animals after slitting puppy's throat
Man given longest jail sentence in NZ for animal cruelty.
SPCA investigate after cat's 'miracle' survival
Two of Zoe's kittens died as a result of the ordeal, the SPCA said.
Bereaved family desperate to find lost dog
Mum died of cancer in August, now the family dog may have been stolen.
Man let dog suffer with cancer
The dog had two cancerous masses and was in an emaciated condition when found
Historic SPCA conviction: Pet store company fined
An Auckland pet store company has been convicted over improper care of animals