SPCA West Coast

10/06/2026

We are happy to announce our little escape artist goat has now been claimed and returned home.

A brown & white goat (Gender: Female) was found in Blaketown, GREYMOUTH on 10/6/2026. See the found pet listing to enquire about this animal.

10/06/2026

Rehoming:

Meet little Ginge, Munchkin and Ginger. These 3 beautiful boys are looking for a new home! They are all desexed.
Munchkin is 3 and Little Ginge and Ginger are 2.

If you are interested and would like some more information please email Hayley on [email protected]

Please note: We have not met these cats and they are not in our care.

09/06/2026

📣 Puppies Before Profit – Bring in Breeder Laws! 📣

Today, we’re launching our Puppies Before Profit campaign, to raise awareness around New Zealand’s lack of dog breeding legislation and to build support for law reforms.

Currently, we’re FAR behind other countries when it comes to dog breeding laws. In New Zealand:

🐾 Anyone can breed and sell puppies
🐾 There are no restrictions on the number of breeding dogs a person can keep
🐾 There are no minimum supervision levels
🐾 There are no minimum or maximum ages for breeding
🐾 There are no maximum number of litters across a dog’s lifetime
🐾 There are no restrictions on close inbreeding.

Despite the current lack of specific rules, our recently commissioned survey found that 96% of New Zealanders think dog breeding should be regulated.

This isn’t a niche animal welfare issue. It’s something that New Zealanders deeply care about. We need clear, enforceable standards that apply to all breeders, and ensure every breeding dog receives appropriate care ❤️

Learn more about the survey and sign up for updates on our site: https://www.spca.nz/advocacy/details/puppies-before-profit

03/06/2026

Due to staff illness the Hokitika Centre will be closed to the Public today.
Thank you for your understanding and we will look forward to seeing you tomorrow 💙

03/06/2026

Donations are being MATCHED today in our competition, thanks to our friends The Coffee Club NZ! 🙌

If you’ve been thinking of voting for your favourite profile to help them climb the ranks and have a chance at being the cover star of one of our SPCA 2027 Calendars, today is the day!

Any donation of $5 or more will be doubled, up to $25,000! 💸❤️

Make double the impact now over at www.spca.nz/poty26 🐈️🐈️

03/06/2026

Advertising on behalf:

For rehoming -- 8 months old

Here is what Kiki's owners have to say about her:

Due to changes in our circumstances, we are rehoming our sweet Kiki.

She's a 8-month-old who we adopted from SPCA. We're not sure her exact breeding, but is likely a heading X Staffy.

She currently weighs around 20 kg, so she won't get very big.

She's fully vaccinated, microchipped and de-sexed.

Please call or text Ziva on 021 229 7992 if interested.

Thanks for sharing!!

03/06/2026

Dog owners! Do you need advice on trimming your pet's nails? 🐕️ We know it can sometimes be a daunting task, and many dogs (and owners!) are nervous when it comes to getting this done.

We've created a helpful guide explaining how to know if your dog's nails need trimming, important things to be aware of, and when to seek veterinary advice ❤️ Understanding the anatomy of the dog's nail is crucial in ensuring you can do this safely (avoiding the inner 'quick'), while keeping your dog happy and healthy.

Check out the detailed guide on our website, and please share this to help other dog owners in the community: https://www.spca.nz/advice-and-welfare/article/trimming-your-dogs-nails

27/05/2026

The Greymouth SPCA would like to say a huge thank you to Hertz Rental Cars Greymouth for their wonderful donation towards all the animals at our centre and our staff. Every little bit helps and makes such a difference to our days.

You are awesome 💙

26/05/2026

Are you organised, and passionate about helping animals? Then we need YOU! 🙏

SPCA’s annual street appeal, Fill the Bucket, will take place across Aotearoa again this year on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October 2026, and we’re beginning our search for Volunteer Area Coordinators.

Funds raised from this appeal help us continue our vital work to save the lives of thousands of animals each year ❤️ You can join the amazing community of supporters by becoming a Volunteer Area Coordinator in your region. You can do this independently, or join up with a friend and double the fun!

We’re looking for people who can take on a leading role, be a friendly face for the volunteer street collectors, attend a training session beforehand, and commit to the two full days in October. Keen to be a part of the team? 🐱🐶 Email us at [email protected].

23/05/2026

Got a little extra land? Perhaps you live on a farm or a lifestyle block, or know someone who does? SPCA needs foster homes for farm animals! 🐎🐏

We can't emphasise enough just how important our foster homes are 🙏 Whether the animals need space to grow and gain strength, or recover from neglect or mistreatment, having a safe foster home is a key part in their journey to adoption.

Anita is one of our treasured farm fosterers.

"I love animals, and we have plenty of space since moving to a lifestyle block in South Auckland," Anita says. "When I realised we could help out by fostering, I decided to sign up.

"At this stage we had four alpaca of our own. I fostered Cosworth the alpaca, and he needed meds to help him with some of his ailments. It was so lovely to see his health improve.

"I totally recommend fostering. The SPCA team are there to support you if you have any questions or concerns, and they check in regularly." 🩵

Sign up to foster via our site: www.spca.nz/fosterwinter2026