We work to advance the welfare of all animals in NZ by preventing cruelty, alleviating suffering, and promoting our policies through education & advocacy.
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: https://t.co/Jy02x6z3Uo
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: https://t.co/KEEQ6wZH32
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: https://t.co/uaKpqvDqBH
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: https://t.co/esrKFe7nWX
SPCA is thrilled with the announcement that @thewarehousenz will stop selling fireworks in its stores, following concerns about their use by the general public.
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. https://t.co/RiM2VH0HUy
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: https://t.co/sM3JkZc5ue
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 https://t.co/7OESSqfBB2
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
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: https://t.co/s7F3X8Y7q0
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
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
@miss_fae Hey Erin, that's a fantastic idea. Please visit - https://t.co/McumPXUHFB. This is our new animal welfare certification. We're still working on certain sectors e.g. dairy. But keep an eye on it in the future for recommendations.
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