SPCA staff shocked: Skeletal puppy unable to move
Hamilton SPCA says Cricket's case was one of the worst of its type it has ever seen.
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Severely emaciated dog rescued by SPCA
Ludo was rushed to the SPCA after he was found wandering the streets, starving.
Hawke's Bay cat drags leg trap for 30 hours into arms of SPCA inspector
Cat drags its way to SPCA inspector after 30 hours trapped in jaws of spring-loaded trap.
Abandoned dog tied to bin on state highway
SPCA members are struggling to understand why anyone would abandon the "lovely" dog.
Man who stapled dog's wound himself prosecuted
Graphic warning: The dogs received life-threatening injuries but were not taken to vet.
Garry's back: Cat home five years after going missing
Lisa Pederson had given up hope of ever seeing her beloved cat again.
'Senseless violence' as elderly cat shot with slug gun
The 13-year-old cat is believed to have been shot on Tuesday last week.
Hawke's Bay cat with no back paws: Juno needs a safe forever home
Juno's umbilical cord may have wrapped around feet in the womb, cutting off blood supply.
Horse neglect: Elderly mare Tubby reduced to 'bag of bones'
Aged chestnut Tubby was found in a bad way on Canterbury farm.
'Delightful characters': Why you should adopt an elderly pet
Nick and Waititi must be adopted out together, and will need a committed owner.
Man threw dog against wall because it 'prevented him from relaxing'
He was supposed to be taking care of Rafa. Instead he abused him, causing him to go blind.
Innercity pet owners warned after gin traps catch cats
SPCA Auckland has a warning for cat owners in the Sandringham area.
Spate of cat shootings have residents on edge
Police believe there a link to three shootings in the area.
Owner fined and disqualified for neglecting pony
Poncho the pony's feet were so sore that he could barely move to his food or water.
Man prosecuted after starving horse
Canterbury man prosecuted by SPCA for ill-treating his horse.
'Let's do it': SPCA inspector takes giant leap to save animals
Eight dumped emaciated puppies inspire SPCA's Renee Hickey to fundraise.
Wellington SPCA's longest staying animals
Meet the animals that have been staying at Wellington SPCA for nearly a year.
Doggy daycare owner sentenced after pet killed
Wilson, a 17-month-old dog, was found dead and covered in bite wounds.
Napier hit-and-run leaves Archie the dog homeless, needing surgery
The SPCA is reaching out to members of the public who might be able to help Archie.
Man sentenced after beating puppy
CCTV footage showed the man beating the puppy for nine minutes.
Investigation launched after images emerge of emaciated cattle
SAFE said it was appalled to see the emaciated state of the cows.
Letters: 'Sprung from our society'
Australians have facilitated the election of some people with extreme and divisive views.
Man who broke dog's leg and let it suffer jailed for a year
A man has been jailed for a year after breaking his dog's leg and then letting it suffer.
Decapitated goat stuffed in Morrinsville letterbox
A body of a dead goat was found stuffed in a Morrinsville letterbox
Dogs' beach ban hours could be extended
The council is asking Aucklanders for their thoughts on the proposed change.
SPCA List of Shame: Starved horses, dumped kittens and beaten dogs
The list details fifteen of the worst cases of animal abuse and neglect seen by the SPCA.
Man sentenced after dog stabbed with filleting knife
A man has been convicted after stabbing his friend's elderly dog with a filleting knife.
SPCA clarifies stance on 1080: 'Not anti-pest control' but must be humane
A statement said it realised there was "a need for population control of some species".
Nelson fires could still be burning in March
Wakefield evacuees could return home tonight, dew and high humidity helping firefighters.
Residents devastated after cats shot with slug gun
"She came home and hid under the bed...I could see a hole in her back leg."
Nelson fire: SPCA and MPI save pigs from certain death
They were told it wasn't safe but they couldn't leave the pigs trapped inside a pen.
Pet cat put down after being doused in sulphuric acid
Police have been notified about the incident and are making enquiries.