SPCA New Zealand
@RNZSPCA
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We work to advance the welfare of all animals in NZ by preventing cruelty, alleviating suffering, and promoting our policies through education & advocacy.
New Zealand
Joined April 2009
SPCA is urging pet owners to take extra precautions when using or disposing of used Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs), as some may contain a substance that can be toxic to animals:
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A Judge has fined two men for their part in the botched castration of two bulls that lead to serious infection and one of the animals being humanely euthanised to end its suffering:
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SPCA supports the findings of the Government’s review into the greyhound racing industry, and welcomes the Minister’s stance that the industry should improve its welfare standards or risk closure:
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It’s National Volunteer Week & to celebrate, we’re announcing the winners of this year’s SPCA Purina National Volunteer Awards! Check out the full list of winners:
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SPCA is thrilled with the announcement that @thewarehousenz will stop selling fireworks in its stores, following concerns about their use by the general public.
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SPCA is extremely disappointed that a budget bid for further funding of its Inspectorate service has not been seen as a necessary priority by Government.
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Hundreds of cats on waitlist for entry as SPCA stretched by Covid-19 backlog:
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NEWS: SPCA is delighted at the Government’s historic decision to end the barbaric practice of live exports of farmed animals. This is a huge win for animal welfare and the result of decades of hard work:
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SPCA has sent letters to Ministers urging them to take action over the banning of #liveexports. CEO Andrea Midgen says enough is enough. Read more at
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Easter may be a long weekend of food and fun for many, but for our four-legged friends, it can be a potentially dangerous time. SPCA has a reminder for pet owners this Easter weekend: https://t.co/Dp7B2xKNwp
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SPCA has joined with @AklCouncil to launch a Snip ‘n’ Chip campaign, offering discounted desexing and microchipping to cat owners in select eco-sensitive areas of Auckland. More details here:
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A Lower Hutt woman who tied her horse to a tree for up to four weeks with no food or water has been prosecuted for reckless ill-treatment of an animal. https://t.co/meZNz4F1p7
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Illegally removing the tails from new-born puppies has seen SPCA prosecute a Christchurch man. https://t.co/TqZuEYB9C2
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Increased unwanted animal numbers is putting SPCA under pressure, read more here:
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Heard about the new @nzbookcouncil reading challenge? They've joined forces with @RNZSPCA to get kids reading more books over the holidays. Find out what's involved and how you can win: https://t.co/aeDrsTTtzI
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Ahead of #GuyFawkes this week, SPCA is urging New Zealanders to be mindful of firework use in proximity to animals, large and small. https://t.co/TvncPIl09F
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A Christchurch man has been charged by SPCA for illegally docking the tails of six Jack Russell cross puppies https://t.co/J2aFyGfjNb
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An Auckland man has been charged by SPCA for failing to seek vet treatment for his cat with severe dental disease. https://t.co/nOO99HKqYI
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We’re proud to announce the launch of our animal welfare certification programme, SPCA Certified, previously known as SPCA Blue Tick. Our updated initiative is all about improving animal welfare across NZ in the farming and pet care sectors. Visit:
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