SPCA Manawatū

21/06/2024

🐾🌟 Calling all canine lovers and carers in Manawatū!

WE'RE AT CAPACITY !

Our SPCA Centre urgently needs foster homes for puppies and dogs. Whether you can help short term or long term, your support is crucial in tackling our current nationwide challenge.

By opening your heart and home to a foster pet, you provide vital care without the lifelong commitment. Together, we can make a huge difference for these animals in need, ensuring the SPCA can help even more furry friends find safety and love.

Join us in making a difference—become a foster parent today! 🐾❤️

Many of the animals that come into our SPCA Centres across the country need additional care, treatment and socialisation before finding their new forever home. Our volunteer foster parents provide a temporary home for these animals and help them recover from surgery, give them medicine for an illnes...

20/06/2024

Check out some of our sweet fur babies that are hanging out for loving homes.

20/06/2024

Our wonderful bonded pair have been featured in the Manawatu Standard!

They are absolutely gorgeous and we cannot wait for them to find their forever home.

They are a true testament of the kind of love and strength animals show. ❤️

These two have been advertised for a wee while now and are yet to find their home! We welcome all applications for this wonderful sibling pair.

Their numbers could have been up had it not been for a member of the public, now siblings Lottie and Stan are hoping to strike it lucky and find their forever home

18/06/2024

In the middle of a winter slump what’s better than a rainbow? All the colours of the world giving you a happy, bright sight. 🌈

Well, we might not have a rainbow, but we do have puppies in every colour! And honestly, we think their puppy smiles, love and cuddles are even better than a rainbow.

These puppers are gorgeous. They are sure to brighten your day, even in the darkest of time.

Apply for one of these puppies today and maybe you could have your own personal rainbow!! 🌈

https://www.spca.nz/adopt?species=dogs¢res=palmerston-north-centre&breed=all&size=all&animal_id=&minAge=&maxAge=&pageNum=1

11/06/2024

SPCA Pets of the Year is back for another year! 📸

We’re on the search for the stars of our 2025 SPCA Calendars, and it’s time for the competition to begin! This year we have two calendar categories – cats and dogs 🐈🐕

Choose your favourite photo of your feline friend or canine companion, and use it to create a picture-pawfect profile over at www.spca.nz/poty24.

Share their profile with friends, family and colleagues and let the voting commence! Every vote raises vital funds for the thousands of animals that come into our care each year. All entries that raise $150 or more by the closing date is guaranteed a spot in the calendar too!

With some amazing prizes up for grabs from our sponsor OPPO New Zealand, dust off your camera and get snapping! Learn more at the link above.

10/06/2024

🐾TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY🐾

We have two beautiful inseparable kittens looking for their forever home!
Meet Lotto Triple Dip (Lottie), the one-eyed and three-legged adventurer, and her best friend, Instant Kiwi Scratcher (Stan), the cuddle bug with a heart of gold.

The two came to us with cat flu and in a pretty rough state. Unfortunately because of the flu Lottie lost one eye and due to a birth defect lost one back leg too. However, that does not slow her down at all! The dynamic duo are now healed with love and care and are up for adoption!

Despite their unique features, they are full of love, playfulness, and endless purrs. The siblings are a package deal, ready to bring double the joy and double the love into your home. If you're ready to open your heart to this dynamic duo, contact us to meet Lottie and Stan today! 🐱🐱🐾

Link to apply down below⬇️

https://www.spca.nz/adopt/animal/604394/kitten-lotto-triple-dip-lottie-palmerston-north?species=cats¢res=palmerston-north-centre

10/06/2024

Hey everyone!! Meet The one and only Peter Rabbit !
Peter is looking for a home before winter hits. Peter is clearly the cutest little guy out there and can’t wait to show you what he’s all about. In fact….
“PETER ?! CAN YOU COME OVER HERE PLEASE ONCE YOU FINISH YOUR MOUTHFUL OF FOOD?”

* 🐰yells back with mouth still full* “ COMING SPCA HOOMAN!!”

“ while he makes his way over. Peter has had flea and worm treatments on the regular and is desexed!”

*🐰Jumps into arms * “ Catch me!!!”

“Well hello Peter. Would you be able to tell everyone about yourself please?”

“🐰Why of course I can ! ❤️ I am Peter Rabbit as you have heard from the spca hooman. I am very friendly and love to have a snuggle. I am adventurous so I’d love a big area to hop around and nibble grass in. Having another rabbit buddy in my new home would be lovely. Although I’m not so keen on males, my friend would have to be a female ! I like to have hooman company and be told how handsome I am because let’s be honest, look at this face!”

Well there you are folks, that's our wonderful Peter Rabbit. If you are looking for a bunny friend and think Peter is the one for you, follow this link and apply today !
https://www.spca.nz/adopt/animal/598312/rabbit-peter-palmerston-north?species=small-animals¢res=palmerston-north-centre&breed=all&size=all&animal_id=&minAge=&maxAge=&pageNum=1

06/06/2024

Our Fabulous Friday Furry Friend is Slinky!

True to his name he often moves about the room in a slink, but that’s just cause he can be a bit picky about who he likes. Once he’s decided he likes you, you will be rewarded with the sweetest cuddles.

Apply to adopt him today!

https://www.spca.nz/adopt/animal/600808/cat-slinky-palmerston-north

06/06/2024

🐶❤️Fall in love with our gorgeous puppies before the weekend and you might just have your new best friend for life! ❤️🐶

They are wonderful, delightful, exceptional and every other gorgeous descriptive word you can think of!

https://www.spca.nz/adopt?species=dogs¢res=palmerston-north-centre&breed=all&size=all&animal_id=&minAge=&maxAge=&pageNum=1

06/06/2024

CLOSING EARLY 🐾🐰 It is all about upskilling kaimahi at SPCA Palmerston North right now. The centre has closed early for professional development. We will reopen Friday at 10am.

Upskilling our staff to ensure we continue to give the best care to our animals is essential. Apologies for any inconvenience.
FOR ANY WELFARE CONCERNS PLEASE CALL 06 357 2516 AND SELECT OPTION 3

03/06/2024

CLOSING EARLY 🐾🐰
SPCA Palmerston North Centre is closing today at 3pm for professional development.
Upskilling our staff to ensure we continue to give the best care to our animals is essential. Apologies for any inconvenience.
FOR ANY WELFARE CONCERNS PLEASE CALL 06 357 2516 AND SELECT OPTION 3

01/06/2024

We will be closed on Monday, 3rd June for King's Birthday. Enjoy the long weekend! Please call 06 357 2516 and choose option 3 for welfare concerns.

30/05/2024

Hi there it's Scoob (Scooby-Dooby-Doo!) I have hacked into my humans page so I can introduce myself to the world! Shhh 🤫

For a start I am the centre favourite, clearly, I mean look at me. I am a big cuddly boy who will snuggle on the couch and also have big conversations with you about our day while we chill out watching some trash TV in front of the fire with snacks.

I am an older boy who is after a chill life, I didn’t have the best past life, I was in very poor condition when I came to the centre, so now I enjoy to spend my days lazing around and going for strolls, I am fully house trained and would prefer to be the only dog at my new home.

I am a VERY good boy around my food and any medicines I have to take so long as I get my treat afterwards for being the best boy!

I am learning very quickly how to walk like a gentleman in my harness and respond to the command gentle and will slow down. I also respond to walk on when I have been sitting a while waiting to cross the road.

I have a very booming bark and I love the sound of my own voice so no monsters or villain's are going to come knocking on our door anytime soon.

So did I catch your attention? Do you think I might be the perfect fit for your family? If so please put through an application and come and meet me!

https://www.spca.nz/adopt/animal/603924/dog-scooby-doo-palmerston-north?species=dogs¢res=palmerston-north-centre&breed=all&size=all&animal_id=&minAge=&maxAge=&pageNum=1

29/05/2024

We will be closed on Monday, 3rd June for King's Birthday. Enjoy the long weekend!

29/05/2024

It’s getting cold outside and we have so many puppies looking for their very own warm, cozy homes 🐶

We currently have a bunch of gorgeous 2-3 month old pups ready and waiting for their forever homes! Their beautiful natures will see them fit in well with your current fur babies, children and young enough to train to fit your lifestyle.

Are you ready for a new family member?

Head to our website, read a little more about them and pop an application through if they look like the right fit for you!

https://www.spca.nz/adopt?species=dogs¢res=palmerston-north-centre&breed=all&size=all&animal_id=&minAge=&maxAge=&pageNum=1

26/05/2024

Did you know that New Zealand's ban on live exports by sea is under threat?

According to our survey, 63% of the New Zealand public aren't aware that the Government is planning to reverse our world-leading ban 😧 This would be a national embarrassment, and a huge step backwards for animal welfare in New Zealand.

Photographs taken on board live export ships show the horrific conditions these animals are forced to suffer through. Cramped spaces, standing in their own urine and faeces, many are subjected to extreme temperatures and suffer from heat stress.

There's less than three weeks left to sign the petition ❤️ Please speak up for the animals that can't speak for themselves by adding your name here: https://petitions.parliament.nz/79ff1ae2-f2e8-43c5-6c98-08dc33f5abe2

14/05/2024

Kia ora to our amazing hapori, our doggies need clean and warm blankets to stay cosy. If you have some spare, please drop them in to the centre during open hours. 🐾🐾

11/05/2024

Due to staff illness our Centre will be closed Sunday 12th May.

Don't worry the animals will all be cared for with the help of our amazing volunteers.

09/05/2024

CLOSING 12PM TODAY

Due to unforeseen circumstances our centre will close at 12PM.

We will reopen to the public Sat & Sun from 10am-2pm.

For welfare concerns outside of these hours please call 3572516 and select option 3.

We really appreciate your understanding and continued support to care for the sick, injured and vulnerable animals in our centre.

04/05/2024

Hey there folks 💙
Meet our two little ones Fizz ( white ) and Bugs ( lavender ).
These two little bunnies are waiting ever so patiently for a permanent place to call home !! Suppose we better let them tell you a bit about themselves. Right Fizz ?

" Absolutely! Hey there. My name is Fizz and as you can see I am the cutest little guy🥰 I love to have plenty of grass to nibble on and a big place to hop around! I am also very good indoors and will hop around, explore, lay in the sun and most importantly....... make you smile all day long!!!! The team at SPCA have made sure that I am desexed, had my flea & worm treatment, vaccinated and that I am fully ready to come home. My gorgeous friend Bugs also has all these treatments up to date so the both of us are set and ready to go. Bugs likes to be somewhere that.... "

" Um hi, Bugs here! Fizz, Why don't I tell the wonderful people about MYSELF ?

" Oh yeah, sorry Bugs🥰 ! Take it away and tell them just how sweet you are!!"

" Thank you Fizz❤. So, hey everyone! As you have heard from my friend Fizz I am such a sweetheart. Very calm and just like Fizz, need lots of grass to nibble on and plenty of toys to roll around and keep me occupied. Now I haven't had much experience indoors like Fizz has but I think I can behave myself enough for you to let me inside for a bit of company and time to explore. I'm not as out there as Fizz can be but I really do like to have a couple scratches behind my ear!"

Well that's it Folks ! If you are interested in either of these cuties go to our website and apply now!

30/04/2024

Shout out to Coffee Palmerston North we so appreciated the superb coffee and appreciation. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou.

30/04/2024

Exciting news! We are having some renovations done in our small animal area. The centre will be CLOSED Wednesday and Thursday of this week while this is being completed. Sorry for any inconvenience. PLEASE CALL 06 357 2516 OPTION 3 FOR ALL WELFARE CONCERNS.

29/04/2024

Ngā mihi nui ki Toyota NZ for your support and generosity to our animals and centre.

26/04/2024

Dogs of all ages are in need of loving homes and companionship. Whether you're looking for a playful puppy (Maia, Mysteri and Brownie) or a wise and gentle senior dog (Brutus)! We have a few of our doggos that are ready for their forever homes.❤

Puppies bring joy and energy into your home, and with proper training and socialization, they can grow up to be well-behaved and loyal companions. Adult dogs often come with the advantage of already being house-trained and having some basic obedience skills. They are ready to shower you with love and be a constant source of comfort!

We have a 25% OFF on adoption fees that ends on Sunday 28th, 2024. Hurry and apply if you would like to adopt your new best friend! 🐾🐾🐾🐾

Click on the link below to apply and get started😊
https://www.spca.nz/adopt?species=dogs¢res=palmerston-north-centre

23/04/2024

We are closed for ANZAC day APRIL 25, 2024.

Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou.
We will remember them.

For all welfare concerns please call 06 357 2516 and select option 3.

22/04/2024

Ngā mihi nui ki PN Personnel We are so thankful for your generosity! 🐾🐾🤩🤩

19/04/2024

⚠️Due to unforeseen circumstances our centre has closed early today.
For welfare concerns outside of these hours please call 3572516 and select option 3. ⚠️

18/04/2024

If you are in visiting these holidays, sign up to our amazing kids newsletter and be in to win! Just ask our team 🤩

14/04/2024

Yay it's school holidays! Do your tamariki love and care about animals? They can show off their understanding of animal welfare and awesome artistic skills by entering SPCA's Kids’ Animal Profile Competition.
There are some pawesome prizes to be won, including a personalised mini pet portrait valued at $200!
To enter, check out the details in the latest issue of the Kind Matters Kids' Newsletter

Each term we will be posting a new newsletter full of information about animals, ways to help them, fun facts, competitions, events and much, much more!