SPCA Nelson/Marlborough

08/06/2025

New Zealand’s cutest competition of the year is back: , proudly supported by The Coffee Club NZ, opens for submissions today! 📸🐾

Think your cat or dog is a star? From now until Tuesday 22 July at 12PM, upload your favourite photo(s) of them and create their picture paw-fect profile. Share away with your whānau and friends, and let the voting commence!

Every vote raises vital funds for the thousands of animals in SPCA care. And the winning faces who raise $150 or more will earn a coveted spot in our 2026 calendar!

From model moments to the silliest, goofiest poses, we want to see it all. Start snapping today – your pet’s moment of fame awaits! www.spca.nz/poty25

05/06/2025

Urgent: Seeking Owner of Lost Cat undergoing vet care at Nelson Vets - Saxton

This sweet old girl has been found on Bremner Crescent, and we are urgently looking for her owner.

If this is your cat or you recognize her, please get in touch immediately with the Nelson SPCA on (03) 547 7171.

For more details, visit https://www.animalregister.co.nz/LostPet/view/43690?fbclid=IwY2xjawKvMM1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETF2MWFrelp6M3JkSlZIQmlwAR7OautjCHejL_b0wJvHZrWo3ozYLYmeWrN02aO8Wk3Oy2zCx00HAwd189MmuA_aem_mET8evOjbs9ykfYfY7EkWQ

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A black cat (Gender: Female) was found in Stoke, Nelson on 5/6/2025. See the found pet listing to enquire about this animal.

03/06/2025

When life gave Emilie's family lemons, she turned them into lemonade. Literally!

Emilie's family had to cut down a lemon tree with around 700 ripe lemons, and she knew she wanted to make use of them somehow. So she had an idea: she would make and sell lemonade, and donate the profits to SPCA!

She began testing her lemonade recipes with her family volunteering as taste-testers. Once she'd achieved perfection, it was time to go to market, and she ended up with three different products: classic lemonade, jars of homemade lemonade syrup, and lemonade slushies! Emilie set up a stall at the Rarangi Surf Lifesaving Club, and her initial fundraising goal of $300 was quickly surpassed. She ended up raising $500, which went right back to the Renwick Centre!

Emilie would like to thank the Rarangi Surf Lifesaving Club, her friends that helped her run the stall, the customers who supported her, and her teacher Miss Wiki and Principal Nicky Cameron Dunn. And we'd like to thank Emilie for her dedication and support. We can only do our work because of amazing community members like her!

01/06/2025

***SPCA RENWICK***

NEWSPAPER!!! The Renwick SPCA is in great need of any newspaper you may have! Especially if you have a paper run and have lots of extras, we would love to make great use of it here at the centre! We will take as much of it as we can get!

30/05/2025

🕊️ Meet Martha and Her Feathered Family! 🕊️

Currently in the care of the Nelson SPCA, this gentle flock of six beautiful doves. Doves make wonderful companions.
These six sweethearts are looking for a forever home with a large aviary, where they can stretch their wings, fly freely, and explore together. They thrive in a calm, consistent environment where they can feel secure.

If you’ve got the space, the heart, and the love to offer a second chance to six very special birds, please apply today through the Nelson SPCA website to express your interest. Let’s help this beautiful little flock find the forever home they deserve. 💞

📩 Apply now to express your interest: https://www.spca.nz/adopt/animal/634901/bird-martha-friends-nelson?breed=all¢res=nelson-centre&pageNum=1&size=all&species=all

29/05/2025

🐾 The SPCA’s Fill the Bucket Appeal Starts Tomorrow! 🐾

Our ‘Fill the bucket’ fundraiser is happening this Friday, 30 May and Saturday, 31 May—and we’d love your support! 💙

Come down to key Nelson locations such as, Bunnings Warehouse Nelson or New World Nelson, and help us cheer on our incredible volunteers who are giving their time to collect donations for animals in need.

Every dollar raised helps the SPCA care for vulnerable animals right here in Nelson. 🐶🐱

Let’s show our appreciation and help fill those buckets! 🙌

29/05/2025

✨Toys needed for some very deserving paws! ✨

Our feline friends here at Nelson SPCA are in need of some new toys to keep their minds and paws busy while they wait for their forever homes. 💕

We’re especially looking for hard toys like plastic balls, or other sturdy items that are safe and fun for our cats to chase and bat around. A few soft cuddle toys (like teddies) are also welcome, for them to snuggle with (our bunnies are also fond of cuddly toys!)

Please note:

🩷 Toys should be either new or gently used

💕 No small parts or string that the cats could swallow or get stuck in

🐱Think sturdy, safe, and stimulating!

If you have any suitable toys lying around or feel like picking up a little something extra on your next shopping trip, our cats (and our bunnies too) would be so grateful.

Donations can be dropped off at our centre during opening hours (Tue-Sun: 10am-3pm on weekdays and 10am-2pm on weekends).

Thanks for helping us enrich their days! 🐱💙

26/05/2025

🐰💞 Meet Pixie & Lotus – A Bonded Pair Still Looking for Their Forever Home! 🐰✨

Pixie and Lotus have been with us for over 5 months, patiently waiting for their forever family—and we can’t believe they’re still here!

✨ Pixie is a sweet, tidy girl who loves affection and a peaceful space to relax.

✨ Lotus is her playful, curious sidekick—always following Pixie’s lead and adding a bit of fun to every moment.

They’re a bonded pair, so they must be adopted together. But don’t worry—they’re low maintenance, tidy, and great indoor companions, making them a dream duo for any bunny-loving home.

Let’s get these two the happy ending they deserve. After 5 months, they’re more than ready to find their forever family!💕

📍Apply here to express your interest: https://www.spca.nz/adopt/animal/625345/rabbit-pixie-nelson?breed=all¢res=nelson-centre&pageNum=1&size=all&species=all

24/05/2025

Looking for a playful, affectionate, and clever new best friend? Meet Bumi! This adorable pup is full of energy, loves spending time with people, and is a quick learner who is eager to please. In his foster home, Bumi has been practising all the important puppy basics - including good manners, toilet training, and lead walking. He's off to a great start, but like all puppies, he will need ongoing training, guidance, and plenty of positive experiences as he grows. Bumi is looking for a committed adopter who is ready to put in the time, patience, and love needed to help him continue to thrive and become the amazing dog he is meant to be. If you're ready for the fun (and occasional chaos!) of raising a puppy and helping Bumi reach his full potential.

SPCA Nelson

Apply here: https://www.spca.nz/adopt/animal/638449/puppy-bumi-nelson?breed=all¢res=opotiki-centre&pageNum=16&size=all&species=all

23/05/2025

*Nelson SPCA*

🌟 Meet Bean – Your Future Snuggle Buddy! 🌟

Looking for a quiet, loving companion to share your cozy evenings and lazy weekends? Bean might just be the one you've been waiting for. 💕

This sweet girl has been settling beautifully into her foster home and is starting to show her gentle, affectionate personality. While she’s still a bit shy around loud noises or busy rooms, Bean is blossoming in a calm, peaceful environment – and that’s where she’ll truly shine.

Once she feels safe, Bean becomes a total cuddle bug who lives for scratch sessions and long snuggles. Bean is looking for a home where she can be the center of someone’s world – a patient, kind human who will let her take things at her own pace and celebrate every little milestone with her. 🐾

If you’re searching for a low-key best friend with a heart full of love to give, Bean is ready to meet you. 💗

Apply here to express your interest to meet Bean: https://www.spca.nz/adopt/animal/635334/kitten-bean-nelson?breed=all¢res=nelson-centre&pageNum=1&size=all&species=all

22/05/2025

🐾 Meet Simba – Big Heart, Bigger Personality! 💛

Simba is a young Mastiff cross who’s grown from a shy, nervous pup into a playful, affectionate companion — and now he’s ready for a forever home! 🏡

He loves his runs, is obsessed with fetch, and is learning that water isn’t so scary after all. Simba is dog-social, especially with his foster siblings Wren and Cooper, though he’s still learning when playtime is over. 😄

Simba can be a little wary of new people, so he’s looking for a patient, experienced home where he can keep building confidence. He’s full of love, adores cuddles, and wants nothing more than to be part of the family.

If you’re looking for a loyal, cheeky, fun-loving best mate — Simba’s your guy!

📍 SPCA Nelson
📩 Apply to adopt: https://www.spca.nz/adopt/animal/631615/dog-simba-nelson

20/05/2025

🐾Volunteer with Us: Help Fill the Bucket & Make a Lasting Impact for Animals in Need 🐾

The SPCA's Fill the Bucket Appeal—our largest fundraising event of the year—is taking place on Friday, 30 May and Saturday, 31 May, and we need your help to make it a success.

We are currently seeking passionate and reliable volunteers to join us in collecting donations at key locations across Nelson, including Bunnings Warehouse and New World Nelson. Each shift is just 2 hours, and you’ll be paired with a fellow volunteer to help us raise vital funds for the animals who rely on our care.

Please note:
Bunnings Warehouse Nelson and New World Nelson are dog-friendly, so feel free to bring your four-legged friend along!

Why Volunteer?
Contribute directly to the welfare of animals across New Zealand.
Join a fun and rewarding community event.

Be a part of something bigger—our volunteers are the heart of this appeal, and your time truly matters.

What’s Provided:
All volunteers will receive collection buckets, SPCA bibs, and stickers to hand out during their shift.

If you're ready to make a difference and can commit to a specific time and location, we warmly invite you to sign up:
👉 Register your interest here: https://spcanz.cervistech.com/acts/webreg/eventwebreglist.php?org_id=0431&event_category_id=69

Together, we can fill the bucket—and help fill the lives of countless animals with hope, care, and compassion.