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Pet cat put down after being doused in sulphuric acid

Police have been notified about the incident and are making enquiries.

Letters: Deport the possums back to Oz

If we want bird life, we need healthy bush. If we want healthy bush, possums must go.

Woman camping by river with pets after losing rental home

Camping isn't fun when there's no alternative

Man jailed for starving his two dogs

Tauranga dog owner Louis Delves jailed for four and a half months.

Letters: Steve Baron got it wrong on state housing sales

Have your say: State house sales; racist injustice; the cruelty of 1080

Dog left 40 minutes in hot car in Wellington

The SPCA received six calls about dogs in hot cars in Wellington yesterday.

Mystery bird decorator still at large

There's no evidence the occupants of the house decorated the birds themselves.

Property searched as more decorated birds found

One bird had red paint on its head and wings, to match the red Christmas tinsel.

Dozens of dead birds found at Auckland bays

The Department of Conservation is investigating the deaths.

Woman who left dog without basic needs sentenced

Owner whose dog was left chained up unable to reach shelter or water has been sentenced.

Dumped puppies found in sealed container in Tauranga

Puppies found dumped in a sealed container in Tauranga ready for adoption.

Kiwi dog-owners lazy about walkies

People think dogs should be walked at least seven times a week, but that's not happening.

Oscar's last walk - he deserved better from the humans he met

It's better that dogs have emptied their bladders before they die. Less mess.

Cat-lover leaves $900,000 fortune to SPCA

'He was a lover of animals, and in particular cats, so it's understandable,' says SPCA.

SPCA needs fosters to bottle feed kittens

As kitten season begins, the SPCA are looking for fosters.

SPCA stalwart, Black Ferns skipper recognised for service to community

Good Samaritans recognised for service to community.