These just in 😭 Can you help keep these pups warm over winter? Head to www.spca.nz/donate/warm-umi-sm to donate 🙏
The sad reality is that over winter, unwanted animals are being dumped every single day. These are just two (see comments for second pup) of so many examples of this tragic trend.
These puppies came in separately without their mums, both at only about a week old. The darker pup in the video is one of a litter of seven who was born unwanted, and the lighter one in the comments was seen by a member of the public being dumped alone, on a concreted area.
Separated from their mothers too young, these highly vulnerable puppies have no chance of survival without round the clock monitoring and experienced care. They will also need vaccinations, desexing, housing, feeding, behavioural training, and companionship before they will be ready for adoption in a couple of months’ time.
We receive no government funding for the care they need, instead relying entirely on the generosity of New Zealand animal lovers.
A donation today will transform the lives of these tiny puppies, covering the costs of the round-the-clock care they need. From paying for heating pads and blankets to keep them warm, PPE gear to keep them safe while their immune systems develop, feeding bottles and formula, to so much more… your donation makes all the difference ❤️🩹
Special Love Needed: William's Story
Today we’re introducing you to Vivienne and William 💙 William was in SPCA's care for 142 days – until he met Vivienne, and the rest was history!
He now spends his days lounging with his new mum, exploring his garden, and bringing delight to the other residents of the retirement village where he lives.
Many long-stay animals like William are still waiting for their forever homes, and it's time they find them. From 6 to 21 July, we're removing the adoption fees for these special animals ❤️ Could one of them be the newest member of your family? Meet them at www.spca.nz/longstayadoptions!
Special Love Needed: Toru's Story
We have so many incredible animals that wait for weeks, months or even years to get adopted – animals like Toru, who waited a whopping 13 months before his big day finally came! ❤️
That’s why from 6 to 21 July, we’re giving our longest-waiting residents – just like Toru – the chance to be adopted with NO adoption fee 🙏 They may have been overlooked because they’re shy, a bit older, or have special dietary or health needs. Whatever the reason, we’re determined to find them the homes they deserve.
All of our usual adoption processes still apply, so we can ensure every animal goes to the right home.
We hope that every long-stay animal can find a happy ever after like Toru, who now spends his time with his mum and aunty, playing with his new circle of dog friends and learning commands in New Zealand Sign Language, Te Reo Māori, and English! 🤩
Visit our website now to find the newest member of your family, and remember to look for the ‘Special Love Needed’ badge on their profile which indicates that they’re a long-stay animal with zero adoption fee! www.spca.nz/longstayadoptions
We have so many incredible animals that wait for weeks, months or even years to get adopted – animals like Toru, who waited a whopping 13 months before his big day finally came! ❤️
That’s why from 6 to 21 July, we’re giving our longest-waiting residents – just like Toru – the chance to be adopted with NO adoption fee 🙏 They may have been overlooked because they’re shy, a bit older, or have special dietary or health needs. Whatever the reason, we’re determined to find them the homes they deserve.
All of our usual adoption processes still apply, so we can ensure every animal goes to the right home.
We hope that every long-stay animal can find a happy ever after like Toru, who now spends his time with his mum and aunty, playing with his new circle of dog friends and learning commands in New Zealand Sign Language, Te Reo Māori, and English! 🤩
Head to the link in our bio to find the newest member of your family, and remember to look for the ‘Special Love Needed’ badge on their profile which indicates that they’re a long-stay animal with zero adoption fee!
Kitten greets SPCA Inspector
It's always nice to get a warm welcome ❤️ Our Inspectors were thrilled at the reception this little lady showed them when they were out on the road this week. Is there anything better than ankle rubs from friendly felines?
Double Your Donation on Wed 20 March!
🗓 Mark your calendars! 🗓
Next Wednesday on 20 March you can have double the impact when you give to SPCA... for one day only!
Keep an eye out for more next week, and in the meantime, we’ll let some of the cuties in our care do the talking... 😍
Wrinkles playing at SPCA Whangārei
Here's something to make you smile on a Monday 🥰 Meet Wrinkles, having fun and keeping cool with the team at our Whangārei Centre. She might not have found a forever home yet, but she's in safe hands while she waits ❤
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Happy Sunday! Little Mighty Bean is here to grace your feed with his cuteness 🥰 You wouldn't know it from his playful personality, but this wee one went through quite an ordeal, after being found abandoned, and as the only survivor from his litter. He's now in foster care getting big and strong, with his adoption already lined up!
Can you sign up to foster kittens like Mighty Bean? ❤️ Learn more on our website: https://www.spca.nz/volunteer/foster
SPCA Certified: The Five Domains of Animal Welfare
Did you know that our SPCA Certified Programme is all about ensuring animals have positive experiences – not just that they avoid negative ones.
You may have heard of the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare which focus on avoiding negative states such as pain, distress and hunger but the Five Domains of Animal Welfare actually go further than this, and our standards for certification are based on these domains
Rather than just avoiding negative experiences, the Five Domains model is all about securing positive experiences for animals, and ultimately ensuring a positive mental state.
Are you interested in reading more about the standards behind our #SPCACertified programme? Head to www.spcacertified.nz/standards to find out more ❤ #AnimalWelfare #FarmedWithCare
When SPCA Inspectors first met Alex in July, they were shocked by his emaciated condition - the worst Inspector Jeanee had ever seen. Weighing half of what he should and so weak he couldn’t stand or even lift his head, the odds were stacked against him 💔
But this brave dog defied expectations. Alex had a strength of spirit which defied the weak body it resided in, and he went on to make a truly incredible recovery – check out the video below.
When you donate to SPCA, you are making journeys like Alex’s possible. Can you make a donation today to be there for animals like him in their darkest hour? Head to www.spca.nz/donate/alex-story 🙏
Riley shows the power of foster
Show, don’t tell. It’s a tried-and-true tactic in many respects, so we’re giving it a go this #TransformationTuesday, showing the impact fostering can have 🙌
Riley was born to a feral mum and was just a couple of weeks old when he came into our Invercargill Centre. His litter had been attacked by a dog, and heartbreakingly, Riley was the only survivor. This video shows him that very day – scared and alone – giving our team tiny hisses as the only sort of self-defence he was capable of.
Riley went into foster to learn to trust humans, to grow, and to be safe and provided for without his mum. When he came back a few weeks later, our team didn’t recognise the playful little bouncing boy we saw! This is what foster can do ❤
If you want to be part of a journey as rewarding as this, and make total transformations possible, it couldn’t be easier. Just head to www.spca.nz/foster to make it happen!
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Calling all animal-lovers… have you signed up to Jump to the Rescue yet? 👀
Not only will you get to fundraise for animals in need and have the incredible experience of jumping out of a plane - but we’ve got awesome fundraising milestone awards too.
All you need to do is earn three badges on your fundraising profile to go into the draw to win an epic video package for your jump! 📽️ 🙌 What a way to treasure the memory!
And with nine stunning locations to jump from, from the beautiful Bay of Islands to the dramatic Deep South, there’s an opportunity for everyone to get involved.
Head to www.spca.nz/jump to find out more and sign up!
#JumpToTheRescue #SPCANZ #Fundraiser #SkydiveNZ #NZCharity #AdrenalinJunkie
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Something to brighten your day 🥰 Meet Marnie, a beautiful Northland girl who was in our Kerikeri Centre for nearly a year and was just adopted by her new owners who are absolutely in love with her!
This is her favourite game, despite being on tank water, they will do anything to make this girl happy ❤️
Beach Boy the brave 💙
This is Beach Boy. Found wrapped in a blanket on the beach and rushed into our Napier Centre, he was in a lot of pain when we met him. We found he had a historic injury to his hip which made his life pretty unpleasant, and the poor boy was enduring a lot 😭
Despite this, he stole our hearts from the very beginning here at SPCA. He is an absolute smooch, loves making biscuits and chirping away, and was so brave and gentle despite his suffering.
We got Beach boy the surgery he needed, and as you can see he’s sporting a seriously stylish shaved ‘do while he recovers! Our team are doing physio to strengthen his hip post-op, and he’s as social and sweet as ever. He’s going to make someone the best pet one day soon.
When you donate to SPCA, these are the journeys you’re making possible. It’s never an animal’s fault they have wound up in pain – whether from injury, abuse, or accident – and they deserve a chance at recovery. Here at SPCA, we do what we can to treat animals and get them to a point they can be adopted – but we can’t do it without you! By donating, this is the life-saving work you’re making possible 🥰
Donations to SPCA fund all this work that goes on behind the scenes to get animals adoption ready. If that means surgery, thanks to the support of caring New Zealanders, we never hesitate to give them what they need for a fighting chance.
For animals like Beach Boy, your support means the 🌏 If you’d like to give to help animals like him, head to www.spca.nz/donate
Meet our blind kitten duo!
Cecilia and Europa are two kittens available for adoption right now at SPCA Invercargill with one thing in common... they're both blind.
This pair came in as part of a large group of very sickly kittens who weren't being looked after. They both had their damaged-beyond-repair eyes removed, and have since recovered and become happy, healthy kittens!
"They're so amazing at navigating the world without sight, and happier than ever," our Invercargill team say. "It's amazing watching how they hear the ball they're chasing, learn to jump up and down from furniture, and play together. They have the odd head bump when figuring it all out but take it in their stride. We're not even sure they know they're lacking in any way - they really seem to love life!"
All SPCA animals have overcome adversity to become the healthy, happy animals you see listed for adoption... these two just have more obvious reminders of that than some! Head to www.spca.nz/adopt to take an amazing animal (or two!) home 🥰
SPCA Rescue ep10
And just like that... our TV show is coming to an end! Don’t miss tonight’s season finale of #SPCARescue on TVNZ 1 for a hearty dose of amazing animal stories, including the rescue of three sweet kittens dumped in a box and left for dead. You’re safe now, little ones ❤️
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It’s Tuesday, and that means one thing... another episode of #SPCARescue on TVNZ 1! With only two episodes to go, make sure you don’t miss tonight’s heartache, hope and heroics at 7:30pm.
Have you been watching the series so far? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below ❤️
TVNZ 1's SPCA Rescue, episode 8
A reminder to tune into #SPCARescue on TVNZ 1 tonight! A dumped rooster and a dog who comes in with stab wounds to his face are two of the stories in tonight’s episode – watch the trailer below!
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A brand new episode of #SPCARescue will air on TVNZ 1 at 7:30 tonight!
Packed full with emotional and inspiring animal stories, from a cat found with a nasty break to his leg, a dog sporting a horrific chain wound around her neck who comes in with her pup, and a ram with badly infected horns. Don’t miss it! 📺👀🐱🐶❤️
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After nine months of patiently waiting, Ludo had nearly given up hope on finding his forever family 😔 But Susan and Peter knew after meeting him, Ludo was the dog for them!
Now, all settled into his new home, his mum Susan has shared an update, “Ludo has settled in very well and we are delighted with his progress! He is an excellent frisbee catcher but tennis ball chasing remains his game of choice. There is still a lot of anxiety around other dogs approaching but he is getting much better at checking with us and not lunging at them. It is a work in progress but he has clearly been well-trained and is very intelligent and responsive. He has made huge progress in a short space of time and is a loving little man."
Happy #FureverHomeFriday Ludo! ❤️
