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Do you have any spare hay? Or know of a good supplier of hay?
Once again, we're running short on hay for our equine charges. If you know of a supplier who could offer us some at a good rate, please email our inspector here. Thank you to those who have already donated hay to us - we appreciate your generousity very much.
Now is the time to adopt a puppy or adult dog
We've gone from having no puppies to a full house; we're also full with some beautiful adult dogs needing good homes. Now is the time to come and see our fantastic selection of canines!
COWS LEG FELL OFF DUE TO NEGLECT – PUKEKAWA MAN GUILTY
18 April 2008: Responding to a call from a concerned member of the public, Inspector Vicki Border of Auckland SPCA visited the property at 596 Mercer Ferry Road, Pukewara with a large animal vet. What greeted them was a horrific sight of a Hereford Steer whose right leg was so badly injured that it needed to be put to sleep immediately. The vet administered a sedative and whilst waiting for the effects of this to take place the right leg literally fell off [more...]
Author and business guru says SPCA example of 'honourable business'
Author and business guru Hannah Samuel is advising people on how to tell "honourable" businesses from those that are not.
Ms Samuel from Birkenhead says fewer businesses practise what they preach nowadays, so people need to look for the "signs and symptoms" of an ethical business. "Actions speak louder than words and New Zealanders have just had a massive shock education in cynicism and naivety in business," Ms Samuel says [more...]
Animal cruelty shocks
Police are talking to three 13-year-olds in connection with the recent killing of four tame ducks. SPCA senior inspector Gail Boyd says after 33 years in the animal welfare industry, she was shocked by the sheer coldness shown by those responsible for beating and stabbing tame ducks at Kawakawa [more...]
Loved pet lost to speeding car
Three cats dead over the past few months has a Pakuranga family pleading for drivers to slow down.
Francis Zhang and Clare Wu are heartbroken Dato, their beloved pet of seven years, was run over by a car believed to be speeding on their residential street. "We found her lying on the grass in front of our property. We burst into tears." [more...]
 A little thanks goes a long way
Auckland SPCA General Manager, David Lloyd-Barker, left Manukau Court House today (Friday 11 April) at the end of a successful prosecution and found an anonymous note left under the windscreen wiper of his SPCA vehicle.
The note reads:: "Whoever you are prosecuting, good luck. I couldn't do your job, but am so grateful people such as yourselves defend the abused animals in our society"
Sometimes it really is the little things that matter...
Why doesn't anyone want to adopt Venus the cat?
 Hi my name is Venus I have been Cat of the Week more than once and I am beginning to think I will never get a home. I have seen all of my roommates go home with lovely families and I am beginning to think that it is never going to happen for me. I know that they all love me here (I shouldn’t say it but I think I’m a favourite) and I really like them too, but I so wish I could have a home and family all of my own [more...]
UPDATE: Monday 14 April: Venus has found herself a new home! This weekend, she chose Melissa as her new carer and we hear she's settling in very well.Melissa has promised us some photos of Venus in her new environment and we'll post these when we get them.
Helping those in need - do you have the right stuff?
The Auckland SPCA needs volunteer ambulance drivers weekends and weekdays. You must have a clean and full drivers licence, be over 18 and have great people skills. If you are interested in being part of this elite team please download the application form and forward to Melanie, our Volunteer Coordinator.
Thumbs-Down for Albany Chicken Proposals
Auckland SPCA has given a thumbs-down to plans for retaining a free-roaming chicken population around Albany village. On March 6th, North Shore City Council's regulatory committee decided that any proposal from the Albany Village Business Association (AVBA) for managing a reduced number of chickens required SPCA approval [more...]
It's back
Series four of Animal House has started on TV One on Wednesdays at 8pm. Tune-in and learn more about the Soceity for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in New Zealand [more...]
NRM lends a hand to the Auckland SPCA
 The kind folks over at NRM New Zealand have donated to us a large quantity of horse and other animal food. Particularly, thanks goes to Brett Thompson, Sales and Marketing Manager for NRM New Zealand.
On behalf of the animals in our care, Thanks NRM New Zealand, you guys rock!
Starving horses incident
On Friday 28 March, Inspector Vicki Border organised for the rescue of two mares and two foals from an Auckland property, that were so emaciated they would have died within days. Over the last day or so we were inundated with feed and consequently no longer require additional supplies. Thank you for your kind donations and we would also like to thank our supporters during this very difficult time. See NZ Herald story here
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STATEMENT FROM THE SPCA
It is understandable that members of the public are both shocked and concerned over the condition of the horses found on a property in South Auckland. At this stage our only concern is to attend to the animals in their best interests and our inspectors, supported by other equine professionals, are attending to that and will be doing so over the next week. We will issue a further statement in due course once we have a clearer picture of the situation, including any other course of action we may be taking in this matter. In the meantime we appreciate your support.
BOB KERRIDGE
Chief Executive
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UPDATE Fri 11 Apr 08
Despite our very best efforts with regards to the horses and foals at the South Auckland property we were only able to save 7 adults and 2 foals from the original 31. This has been both an extremely distressing and uplifting time for us at Auckland SPCA. Distressing for obvious reasons as it will always be a last resort to put an animal to sleep. Uplifting for the many messages of support we have had from all over New Zealand with offers of homes, food and just thanks.
This is just one example of the extremely difficult job the Inspectorate do at Auckland. Thank you for your support.
David Lloyd-Barker
General Manager
Long time animal abuser jailed
Martine Genet formerly of 20 Shifnal Place, Manurewa was found guilty on seven (7) charges under the Animal Welfare Act 1999 on 18th March 2008 at Manukau District Court. She was found guilty of five (5) counts of failure to alleviate pain and suffering to five kittens in her care in addition to which she was found to be in breach of two (2) previous disqualification order from owning or caring for animals imposed due to earlier convictions for neglecting animals [more...]
Olympics clean-up - Chinese style - Beijings shocking death camp for cats
Thousands of pet cats in Beijing are being abandoned by their owners and sent to die in secretive government pounds as China mounts an aggressive drive to clean up the capital in preparation for the Olympic Games. Hundreds of cats a day are being rounded and crammed into cages so small they cannot even turn around. Then they are trucked to what animal welfare groups describe as death camps on the edges of the city. The cull comes in the wake of a government campaign warning of the diseases cats carry and ordering residents to help clear the streets of them [more...]
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated..."
-- Mahatma Gandhi
Remember Animals When You Prepare For Emergencies
The SPCA has called on pet-owners to make arrangements in advance, to help their animals through natural disasters and other emergencies. The Society says that every household should prepare an emergency plan, a survival kit and a 'get-away' kit and that the needs of animals, along with those of other family members, should be factored in when making these preparations [more...]
Entertainment™ Book 2008-2009 -- reserve yours now!
Purchase your brand new 2008/2009 Entertainment™ Book now to receive over $15,000 in valuable offers, valid through 1 June, 2009. At the same time, you’ll be helping Auckland SPCA fund-raising! The Entertainment™ Book is your guide to the best restaurants, hotel accommodation, attractions, sports and leisure activities... all with 25% to 50% off or 2-for-1 offers! Check it out here for more details!
Last chance to get your SPCA Calendar for the year!
 We have a stock of stunning SPCA 2008 calendars for sale at a very special price for our friends and supporters.
Enjoy each month of this year with some of the four-legged stars of the SPCA for only $3.50 each or as a real special - five for $10 - that will allow you, our supporters, to share the animals of the SPCA with your friends, community groups and families throughout the year ahead. It's a GREAT bragain, just to get the fantastic Hannah Stewart photos that could be framed.
Your contribution also assists the SPCA with some much needed financial assistance at this time of the year. You can purchase them from the Animal Village next time you visit, or go online through our shop here. What a bargain!
Silent victims of a social sickness - by Bob Kerridge
"A stark reality faces this nation, one that we need to address together - we live in a violent society. It is a growing evil that is invading our communities, our homes and our loved ones. Much of it is headline material which shocks us every time an act of violence is revealed, as well it should. However, the full extent of cruelty in the community is not generally known. That was dramatically emphasised with the release of the annual "list of shame" detailing 50 of the most horrendous cases of animal abuse investigated by the SPCA in the first nine months of this year. In addition to some sickening cases of sheer neglect resulting in extreme animal suffering, the list also featured acts of violence of an alarming intensity..." [more...]
Only buy cruelty-free cosmetics
Beauty and cosmetic products often perform extensive animal testing on their products before releasing them onto the market. A lot of these products contain a cocktail of preservatives, colourings and fragrances that can cause reactions in humans despite the suffering of the animals, in an attempt to ensure that they are fit for human usage. Some manufacturers are bucking the trend thankfully, and some of the local creulty-free producers of fine products are Living Nature, Hema Products, Carol Priest, evolu, Antipodes Nature, Trilogy Products.
Weekday Animal Care Volunteers Needed Urgently!
To help as we prepare for the silly season at the SPCA.
If you are available weekdays and enjoy working with cats, dogs
or rabbits then please contact the Auckland SPCA
on 09 2567304, or by email to our Volunteer Co-ordinator.
Foster homes needed!
If you aren't able to to have a full-time pet, then we have the perfect solution for you - foster an SPCA animal! We are now looking for foster homes for adult cats, kittens, puppies & adult dogs. To register your interest please email our Foster Co-ordinator now. Conditions apply and to view more details, check out our Volunteer pages.
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