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This Valentine’s Weekend, find unconditional love at your local SPCA.

In an ironic twist of fate, Snoopy, SPCA National staff member Helen Wium’s beloved dog, has been one of the latest victims of fireworks.

Despite consumer pressure, many New Zealand pig farmers are still using inhumane rearing methods with up to 45% of sows confined in sow stalls and farrowing crates for much of their lives.

In light of death, injury and distress of animals again this Guy Fawkes, the Royal New Zealand SPCA is calling for Government to institute a complete ban on fireworks for personal use in line with Australian public policy.

With Guy Fawkes just around the corner, the Royal New Zealand SPCA is calling for revellers to be mindful of animals when taking part in the celebrations.

"The time will come when men such as I will look upon the murder of animals as they now look upon the murder of men."

- Leonardo Da Vinci, Italian Painter, Sculptor, Architect, Musician, Engineer and Scientist

The nation's leading animal advocacy groups are joining forces today to call on the Minister of Agriculture to prevent the use of colony cages.

Over $220,000 raised for SPCA Centres nationwide.

Cupcake Day for the SPCA is here again!