From their goofy to their good sides, your pets are the stars of #SPCAPetsoftheYear – and we want to see them shine! 🎀
Head to the link in our bio to create a profile and upload their very best photos, whether they’re glamour shots or silly moments. From there, get fundraising to nab them a spot in our 2027 calendars, all while supporting animals in need! First, second, and third place winners will also win Giftiee digital Visa cards powered by iGo worth $500, $300, and $200 💳
📸: Jasmine and Bruno, entrants in our 2025 competition.
Good morning from Juice the goose, who likes to start his day with a song! 🪿🎶
Do you love his dulcet tones as much as we do? Apply to adopt him from our Māngere Centre today!
Not in a position to adopt right now, but still wish you could help animals? Fostering could be the answer! 🥰
Janine is one of our amazing canine fosterers, who has now helped various dogs.
“We started fostering dogs two years ago, and have fostered five different dogs in that time,” Janine says. “I grew up with dogs, however my partner hadn’t and had never lived with one. Additionally, with our financial position at the time we couldn’t commit to adopting a dog of our own.
“Fostering gave us the opportunity to help a dog without taking on a long-term commitment or the financial responsibility, as SPCA provides everything. Two years later, it’s been such a joy – seeing the growth and change in the animals over the days, weeks or even months – and then getting to see them find their forever homes at the end of it.” ❤️
Fostering also frees up space in our Centres, so that we can help more animals when they need us most. Learn more and sign up via the link in our bio!
Stevie's living the life of luxury this #FureverHomeFriday 💅
Keen to give a cat this level of princess treatment? Head to www.spca.nz/adopt to bring one home!
The most adorable competition of the year is back: #SPCAPetsoftheYear, proudly supported by @thecoffeeclubnz , opens for submissions today 📸🐾
Think your furry friend has what it takes to be a star? This could be their 15 minutes of fame! Show off their good side with your best photos, and they could become SPCA Pet of the Year while raising essential funds to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome thousands of animals across Aotearoa.
Raise $150 or more, and your pet is guaranteed a spot in our 2027 calendar; aim even higher, and they could grace the front cover 🌟 First, second, and third place winners will also win Giftiee digital Visa cards powered by iGo worth $500, $300, and $200!
Whether they’re being silly or serving looks, your cat or dog’s moment of fame awaits – head to the link in our bio and start snapping today!
If you’re on the fence about fostering for SPCA, let one of our experienced foster parents tell you more about the experience 🙏
“I started fostering after losing my own dog – the house felt so empty without her, and there was a long-stay dog at the Centre who needed a break,” says Johannah. “I knew I could provide a calm, quiet foster home for dogs who find the activity and noise at the Centre overwhelming.
“These photos show Hank, who was brought into SPCA by an Inspector. He needed some time in foster to learn how to live in a house, which he quickly mastered! Saying goodbye when they get adopted is always hard – but then I see how happy and loved they are in their new homes, and I can help the next dog who needs fostering.” ❤️
Providing a short-term home to an animal in need is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Everything you need is provided for you by SPCA, including pet food, bedding, toys and medication (if required).
Our team can help match you with an animal that suits your lifestyle. Sign up and make a difference today via the link in our bio!
Did you know that chickens are the most commonly farmed animals in New Zealand? This is why improving their welfare is so important 🙏
Through SPCA Certified, we work with farmers and industry to raise standards and support systems that give chickens better lives. Among other things, our standards ensure more space inside the shed, the provision of platforms for perching and roosting, and access to enrichment items to peck and explore. All member farms are independently audited extensively every year to ensure the standards are being followed ✅️
We know Kiwis care about how animals are treated, and we’ll keep working on incremental progress for as long as animals are farmed in New Zealand. Read more about how we raise the standard for chickens here: https://www.spcacertified.nz/learn-more/article/improving-animal-welfare-for-meat-chickens
Meet Dory, a sweet girl with a big personality but an even bigger love for life 🩵
Her first year was incredibly tough. She was found weak, anxious and fighting a serious illness. One of our Inspectors brought her into our care, and she tested positive for parvo. Despite everything, Dory never gave up. Day by day, she slowly began to regain her strength and show her beautiful big personality 🥰
Today, Dory is healthier, happier, and finally getting the fresh start she deserves. She is a little shy around new people to begin with, but as soon as she feels safe, her fun and goofy side shines through.
If you are looking for an adventurous, loyal companion with a big heart, Dory might be your perfect match. Meet her on our site!
Happy #TransformationTuesday Dory!
With thousands of animals coming into our care in the lead up to winter, we need more foster homes! 🙏
Fostering is perfect for those who want to make a difference for vulnerable animals, but can’t make the long-term commitment of adopting. When you foster, everything you need is provided by SPCA, so there’s no cost to you.
Some animals need to spend time in foster to recover from injuries or surgery, while others may just need time to come out of their shells, socialise, or experience a loving home for the first time ❤️
In order to meet demand and ensure we can free up space for more incoming animals in our Centres, we need an additional 250 foster homes for dogs and puppies, as well as small and farm animals too.
If you can provide a short-term loving home to an animal in need this winter, learn more and sign up via the link in our bio!
This Mother’s Day, will you help their mum?
Maia was brought into SPCA with her five newborn pups. She hadn’t been receiving the food she needed for her nutrition and theirs. The pups had green diarrhoea and nasty coughs. Maia didn’t have adequate shelter to keep her and her babies safe, warm, and dry.
Although their ailments were soon fixed with antibiotics and a worm treatment, Maia and her pups still needed food and shelter, rehabilitation, and love ❤️
After spending time at the Centre and then in foster care, the pups were soon ready to move into their forever homes. Maia needed a bit more time to come out of her shell and discover the joyful, cheeky, and confident goofball within.
Please help celebrate all the mums – two- and four-legged – this Mother’s Day, with a donation so that mums like Maia can receive the support they need for them and their families.
Donate on our site.
Horse, pony, and donkey owners across New Zealand are reminded of an important change in animal welfare legislation coming into effect! From 9 May 2026, hot branding of horses, ponies, and donkeys is now illegal in all circumstances ❌️
This change reflects a move away from a practice known to cause significant pain and distress, and towards more humane identification methods such as microchipping. Read more on MPI’s website!
That was fast! ⚡️ Our SPCA Lottery tickets are officially SOLD OUT! ❤️ Thank you to every single person that purchased a ticket - every dollar raised goes straight back to helping the vulnerable animals in our care.
On top of that, we can now also announce the winner of our Early Bird Prize Draw... congratulations to the holder of ticket number 19000 from Christchurch, who is taking home the $5,000 Prezzy Card! 🙌
The main prize draw will take place on 26 June, so keep those ticket numbers ready! The winners will then be announced on Tuesday 30 June - so be sure to keep an eye on your inbox and our social media channels that day for the news!
If you've bought a ticket, you could be driving home in the @subaru_nz 2026 Forester Hybrid Sport, jet-setting with a friend over to China, India or Vietnam with @wendywutoursnz , or enjoying a $5,000 spending spree at @harveynormannz .
We have our fingers crossed for you! 🤞
