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Hi <<First Name>>
We have some wonderful animal stories to share with you this month, including the dramatic rescue of Poppy the horse.
We invite you to explore our brand new Education hub for New Zealand kids, and to join thousands of other Kiwis as they help us fight cruelty with cupcakes.
We prosecute a woman who failed to seek veterinary treatment for her cat, causing unnecessary pain and suffering.
You also have a chance to win a GoPro HERO4 and a year's supply of pet food thanks to our national food sponsor, Purina.
Keep reading to find out how you can help deliver the best world for animals.
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Woman prosecuted for failing to treat 10cm x 10cm wound on cat
A Huntly woman has been sentenced for failing for several months to seek veterinary treatment for a wound on her cat’s back that eventually grew to measure 10cm x 10cm.
Due to the severity of the wound, the cat was seized by SPCA Inspectors for urgent veterinary attention. She underwent surgery, a course of antibiotics and extensive rehabilitation.
Owner Anatassia Robust, 27, acknowledged that she should have taken the cat to the vet, but that finding the time was hard. She was disqualified from owning or having control of animals of all species for five years, and ordered to pay a fine of $200, reparations of $558.46 for veterinary costs, and a $200 contribution towards legal costs. The cat was forfeited to the SPCA.
“This case clearly demonstrates what can happen if you put your pet’s health in the ‘too hard’ basket,” says SPCA New Zealand CEO Ric Odom.
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SPCA Education Programme launched to reduce animal abuse
For the past two years, we have been researching and developing the SPCA Education Programme to teach New Zealand kids how to treat, respect and care for animals.
We are very excited that we can now offer these teaching resources to every Primary and Intermediate teacher in New Zealand to use – free of charge.
This information is also available for parents to explore with their children in the SPCA Kids' Portal.
We believe this is one of the most important steps we have taken to reduce animal abuse in the SPCA's 127 year history, and it was only possible thanks to you, our generous donors and supporters.
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Foster parents come to the rescue of orphaned puppies
Fourteen puppies were recently brought to SPCA Hastings when their mum was hit and killed by a car. They were just four weeks old.
Without their mother, three of the pups sadly passed away. The eleven remaining pups needed round-the-clock feeding and care. But the Hastings centre was full and the staff were run off their feet caring for the animals they already had.
Fortunately, our SPCA Foster Parents came to the rescue and these very young pups were able to get the love, care and protection they desperately needed.
Two months on, the puppies are thriving – and all eleven of them have found their forever homes.
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Bake a difference this SPCA Cupcake Day
On Monday 15 August, thousands of New Zealanders will be grabbing their spatulas to fight animal cruelty with cupcakes!
It's easy to get involved in SPCA Cupcake Day:
- Simply BAKE and decorate some delicious cupcakes.
- SELL them to your friends, family or colleagues.
- MAKE lots of money for animals in need.
Sign up now and help protect abandoned, abused and neglected animals in your area.
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Dramatic horse rescue in rising flood water
Poppy, a two year old horse, recently found herself stranded down a steep bank alongside rapidly rising flood water in Otaki Gorge.
The SPCA Animal Rescue Unit was deployed along with mutual aid partners. Upon arrival, an equine veterinarian and animal rescue technicians assessed, stabilised and sedated the horse while other rescuers prepared a helicopter cable at a landing site downstream.
With only seconds to spare before Poppy became submerged, the teams successfully slung her by helicopter to safety on dry land.
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Super mum Ruby is ready for a new home
Gorgeous Ruby is just a year old and has already raised a litter of twelve puppies. They've now flown the nest and it is Ruby's turn to be looked after.
Ruby is an outgoing girl who loves to get out and make new friends. Her ideal owner would be someone with an active lifestyle who she can join on adventures.
If you can show Ruby what it is to be part of a family, contact SPCA Auckland at dogadoptions@spca.org.nz or call (09) 256 7309.
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