SPCA New Zealand

SPCA New Zealand (the Royal New Zealand Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is the country's largest animal welfare charity. The first SPCA in New Zealand was formed in Canterbury in 1872, and the separate local societies joined together as a federation in 1933. In June 2017, delegates from the independent centres voted to form a single national organisation, which took effect on 1 November 2017.

SPCA runs animal centres in cities and towns across both islands, from Whangārei and Auckland to Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill, along with vet partnerships in smaller communities. Its centres take in sick, injured, abandoned and surrendered animals, provide veterinary care and rehabilitation, and rehome dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, farm animals and more. Lost pets are reunited with their owners, and SPCA runs desexing programmes to reduce the number of unwanted litters.

SPCA inspectors investigate reports of animal cruelty and neglect and can bring prosecutions, and the charity also runs education programmes for schools and early-childhood centres and advocates for stronger animal welfare law.

SPCA relies on donations, op shops, fundraising events and a large network of volunteers and fosterers. It is a registered charity (CC64075). You can adopt, foster, volunteer, report animal cruelty or donate through its official website.