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AUCKLAND SPCA JUSTICE FUND
As a community we continue to be sickened by the number of animal cruelty cases and we must have zero tolerance for offenders who abuse and neglect animals.
Inspectors valiantly work to bring offenders to justice and in the last twelve months in Auckland alone , Auckland Inspectors investigated over 2,100 complaints and prosecuted over 28 people under the Animal Welfare Act 1999. This is a time-consuming and particularly expensive process. SPCA Inspectors spend long hours compiling evidence prior to a court appearance, and a single day in a defended trial can incur costs of up to $10,000.
While the Society is extremely lucky to have the support of a distinguished panel of Pro-Bono Prosecutors, we still must raise much-needed resource to cover costs so that prosecutions can continue as we strive to stem the tide of animal cruelty cases to hit the Auckland region. Here is the link to our Justice Fund donation page.
SPCA INCENSED AT MASS SLAUGHTER OF DOGS
28 January 2010
The shocking shooting of 33 dogs at a property near Wellsford, has horrified staff at the Auckland SPCA who describe the incident as appearing to be a frightening example of animal abuse. Executive Director Bob Kerridge said today “In my many years with the Society there have been a number of atrocities against animals but none on such a scale as this. The scene which confronted our two inspectors will leave a lasting impression on them” [more details here...]
 ANIMAL RECOVERY CENTRE (ARC) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are looking for willing and capable volunteers to assist our ARC Animal Attendants in our feline adoption area in the ARC over the weekends [more details here...]
HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Bunnies galore
  HONEY and MANGO are two sisters that have been in our care for nearly five months. They are now ten months old and still waiting for their turn to go to their new home. They came into the SPCA as a bonded pair but have since had to be separated because of some scabbling (though they still live next to each other). We don't know if this was because of limited space or simply because they are two females that are now grown up. They are very curious and active but don't like to be handled much & would be best suited to experienced rabbit owners who understand their needs.
We would be happy for them to be adopted together or separately. Can YOU give our special girls a loving, forever home?
Our Rabbitry is close to bursting from all the beautiful bunnies that we have available for adoption, so if you're considering adoptiong a rabbit, please come and see us. We're open between 10am and 4pm, 7-days. One of our team will be glad to answer all your questions about rabbit care, too !
You can check out some of our rabbits for adoption here
STRONG WARNING TO ANIMAL ABUSERS
The proposal of Simon Bridges, MP for Tauranga, to raise the maximum penalty for the wilful ill-treatment of animals from 3 to 5 years imprisonment has delighted the SPCA in Auckland.
“This recommendation is sending a strong signal to the community that animal abuse is simply not acceptable”, said Bob Kerridge, Executive Director of the Society. “It is time to recognise that cruelty to animals is a social sickness that is as heinous as any act of violence inflicted on fellow humans, and the two are inextricably linked”, he said.
Mr Bridges is focussing his attention on Section 28 of the Animal Welfare Act which relates to the wilful and deliberate abuse of animals usually resulting in death or permanent disability, an offence which is normally pre-meditated [more...]
Do you have some spare pet food?
 We're in need of food for the animals temporarily in our care. This includes adult dogs and cats, plus puppies and kittens, and also for our foster home carers.
It looks like we're going to have record numbers of incoming kittens and a lot of them will be going to foster homes until they're ready for adoption. Any brand of processed wet food is welcome, such as Whiskas, Chef, etc. Please place in our Auckland SPCA Cantinas at your local supermarket, or next time you're passing our Animal Village in Westney Road, Mangere, call in to say 'Hi' and drop it off at our main reception area. Thanks for your support!
For more information please phone Rebecca Laird on 09 2562525 or email rebecca.laird@spca.org.nz
Foster Programme Appeal - What a great response !
UPDATE: The Auckland SPCA cats, kittens, staff & volunteers would like to send out a heartfelt thank you to all the caring people who responded to our call for help with fostering last week.
An emergency e-mail was launched appealing to anyone able to assist us by fostering cats & kittens for us over the holiday period as we were full to bursting. The SPCA had been inundated with small kittens needing a foster home and space to hold them at the village was non existent.
The response to our e-mail and website was overwhelming and we received over 150 e-mails and hundreds of phone calls from members of the community willing to help. All the cats and kittens that were desperately waiting for a reprieve are now happily settled in their new foster homes and the situation is now under control.
The response we received was a testament to your generosity of spirit and willingness to make a difference.
Please contact our foster department via our website or phone 09 2562525 if you would like to foster for the SPCA at any time in the future and once again thank you for changing the lives of so many.
Check here for more details about our Foster Programme.
  
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here at the Auckland SPCA Animal Village, Mangere
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AND
remember to mention that you saw this ad on line and receive free gift with your purchase**.
*Drawn soon - winner will be notified.
** Limit one per customer
Introducing the new kids on the block
We are pleased to announce the release of our PREMIUM CAT & DOG FOOD
SPCA Premium Cat and Dog Foods are highly digestible, nutritious blends of premium ingredients including high protein levels and are fortified with essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Our food has no artificial colours, flavours, hormones or antibiotics. It has been carefully formulated to provide a premium and very palatable food for your pets.
A principle objective of the SPCA is to save lives and find loving homes for those cats and dogs that come into our care. Revenue generated from the sales of SPCA pet food will contribute substantially to achieving this goal.
Ask for it at your local store or purchase online at www.charitieschoice.co.nz
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