New Zealand

New Zealand's animal welfare community includes regional SPCA centres, independent no-kill shelters, farm animal sanctuaries and native wildlife carers. Many rescues care for horses, donkeys, pigs and poultry as well as cats and dogs, and rely on donations, op shops and volunteers to fund their work. Genuine New Zealand charities are listed on the official Charities Register run by the Department of Internal Affairs, which makes it easy to check an organisation before you give. Every New Zealand rescue on Real Rescues has been verified against the Charities Register and its official website.