SPCA Hamilton & Waikato

29/10/2026

Hi, I'm Meeko! 🐾

I'm a fun-loving girl with a big personality and an even bigger love for adventure! You'll often find me splashing in the water, chasing a ball in an epic game of fetch, or showing off the new tricks I'm learning. 🎾

Life hasn't always been easy for me, but I'm proving every day that I'm stronger than my past. I'm working hard on my training and learning how to channel my energy into all the right things. The best part? I'm very treat-motivated, so if you've got snacks, you've definitely got my attention! 🦴

I'm looking for a patient, loving human who can help guide me as I continue to grow and learn. In return, I'll give you my whole heart, endless loyalty, and plenty of cuddles after a day of adventures.
If you're an active person or family looking for a best friend to share life's journey with, I might just be the girl you've been waiting for. ❤️

Could you be my forever home?

26/10/2026

Is your fun worth this kind of fear?

If you’re one of the majority of New Zealanders who agree that fireworks aren’t worth the fear they cause animals, now’s your chance to stand up for them by signing our open letter.

From next Monday 2 November until Wednesday 5 November, fireworks will be available for public sale in New Zealand. But what many see as a harmless bit of fun causes real, lasting harm for animals.

It’s time for change, because the terror fireworks cause isn’t worth the momentary fun of setting them off. There are countless stories of animals being terrified, injured, and even killed by fireworks-related incidences. There’s no excuse to continue this kind of cruelty year after year—especially when research shows that the majority of New Zealanders support a ban on the private sale and use of fireworks.

Ahead of Guy Fawkes Day, we need your help to tell the incoming Parliament that change is overdue. Because your fun isn’t worth their fear.

Sign our open letter to help us end fireworks’ reign of terror for good: https://www.spca.nz/fireworks-ban

17/10/2026

Happy Saturday everyone!! We're Flit and Tony, and while we've become great friends here and had loads of fun playing together, we're each looking for our own forever home.

💕 I'm Flit! I can be a little nervous when meeting new people and in new situations, but with a little patience (and a few tasty treats!), I soon start relaxing. Treats are definitely the fastest way to win me over! Once I feel comfortable, I'm a very affectionate girl who loves attention and being close to my people.

💙 And I'm Tony! I'm a happy, fun-loving puppy who's always ready for an adventure, a game, or a cuddle. I've been learning lots of new things like 'sit' and 'wait', and apparently I have lots more to learn! Three of my siblings have already found their forever families, I'm hoping it's my turn to next!

Could YOU be the one to give either of us the happy ending we've been waiting for? 🐾✨

10/10/2026

🚨🐶 Local Good Girl Seeking Permanent Humans! 🐶🚨

Hi, I'm Lavender 💜

I've been told I'm a good girl with loads of potential, but one thing is missing... a family of my very own!

I've watched the other dogs, including my sisters, head off to their new homes, and each time I hope I'll be next.

You don't need a perfect home to be my perfect home. I just need someone willing to give me a chance. Could you be my person?

I'd love a home where I can go on adventures, learn new things, nap in sunny spots, and remind you every day that you're my favourite person in the whole world. 🐾

Right now, I'm waiting patiently, but I gotta admit - I'm ready to swap shelter life for couch life.

If you've been thinking about adding a furry family member to your life, maybe this is your sign.
Even if you can't adopt me, please share my story. My forever family might be just one share away.

Love,
Lavender 🐾

P.S. I've already picked out a spot on your couch. I hope that's okay. 💜

06/10/2026

🐾 A HUGE thank you to the amazing team from PKF Hamilton! 🐾

On Tuesday 29th September, we were lucky enough to have 9 awesome volunteers from PKF Hamilton come along to the centre and tackle some of those much-needed jobs we never seem to have enough time for!
What makes their help even more special is that they took time away from their usual work to come and support us — and they certainly didn’t shy away from the hard work!

The team got stuck into a huge range of projects throughout the day, including:
🎨 Painting one of our cat rooms
🔨 Plastering another
🌿 Gardening
💦 Water blasting
🐱 Concreting our catio space in Adoption room7

Speaking of the catio, we'd like to give a MASSIVE shout-out to ECOMAX RMC for generously donating the concrete, and to HIREPOOL for kindly supplying the tools and wheelbarrows needed to get the job done. Their support has helped us give the catio a well-deserved refresh, creating an even better space for our cats to enjoy. 🐾💙

We’re incredibly grateful for the time, energy and effort the team put in. You made a HUGE difference to our centre and helped us get through a list of jobs that we simply don’t always have time to tackle.

We really appreciate your support! 🙌

THANK YOU to everyone involved for giving up your time and helping us make our centre an even better place for the animals in our care. 🐱🐶

30/09/2026

Can you give 2 hours of your time for the animals? 🐶🐱

We need volunteer street collectors for our Fill the Bucket street appeal, which is taking place on 30 and 31 October in Hamilton and all around the country!

What's involved:
👉 Just 2 hours of your time (or more if you like) on either Friday 30 or Saturday 31 October
👉 Working in pairs at a collection site in your area, collecting donations from the public
👉 You'll be provided with the collection bucket, bibs, and stickers.
👉 You're welcome to bring your dog with you! Just remember to bring their water bowl and bags.

Every cent donated from our Fill the Bucket street appeal goes back to the thousands of animals that we help each year. This is a critical fundraiser, and we couldn't do it without our collection volunteers!

Please share this far and wide across your local community groups, and sign up here: https://spcanz.cervistech.com/acts/webreg/eventwebreglist.php?org_id=0431&event_category_id=46

26/09/2026

Exciting News Eddie has been adopted!

🐾 Eddie is still looking for his forever home 🐾

This lovely little guy is still waiting for the right person to come along and give him a place to call home.

Eddie absolutely loves the resident cats in his foster home and really enjoys having feline friends around. Because of this, he’s looking for a home with another friendly cat who can become his very own bestie.

If you think Eddie might be the right fit for you and your cat, please fill out an application and the team will be in touch.

https://www.spca.nz/adopt/animal/671022/cat-eddie-hamilton?species=cats¢res=hamilton-centre&breed=all&size=all&animal_id=&minAge=&maxAge=&pageNum=1

26/09/2026

Today is International Rabbit Day 🐇 Rabbits are New Zealand's third most popular pet - but despite this, we're STILL waiting on a Code of Welfare for Rabbits.

SPCA drafted a Code of Welfare for Rabbits back in 2021 and presented this to NAWAC (the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee). Five years later, this still hasn't progressed 🕰️

Companion codes of welfare are vital in ensuring that animals like cats, dogs, and rabbits are treated with the care they deserve. These codes help owners and the community meet the basic needs of their animals.

You can take action by using our email template to email the Minister, demanding progress on these Codes of Welfare 👉 https://www.spca.nz/advocacy/details/companionanimalcodes

24/09/2026

Exciting news! 📣 SPCA's Lottery is back, and BIGGER than ever! 🎉

Our first ever lottery was a huge success, with thousands of supporters buying tickets for the chance to win some epic prizes, all while helping animals in need ❤️

Now we’re doing it again, with more amazing prizes up for grabs! Tickets are just $25, and you’ll go in the draw to win...

🏆️ 1st prize - A 2026 Nissan X-Trail Ti-L e-POWER, with an RRP of $64,990.

🥈 2nd prize - A Wendy Wu Tours Thailand Highlights tour for 2027, or any other Wendy Wu tour up to the value of $14,800.

🥉 3rd prize - A $5,000 Harvey Norman eGift Card.

Get your ticket by Tuesday 20 October, and you’ll also go in the Early Bird prize draw to win a $5,000 Giftiee digital Visa card powered by iGo! 🙌 There are only 15,000 tickets available, so those are some pretty great odds.

Support the animals at SPCA by buying your tickets now! 👉 www.spca.nz/lottery2-2026

23/09/2026

FOUND CAT: Please share
Found Storey Ave, Forest Lake today (23/9)
Male cat, no chip and not desexed.

https://www.animalregister.co.nz/LostPet/view/74414?fbclid=IwY2xjawUgB59wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVNpdzFxelJ6VHFyUEdobzVzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEexq9g82bV95rSCxFWxVkgiK-a6LRfVPmjNpFDe7PK5RZW6auq96idwGOMK-w_aem_Yun6dShriE6Ei-rB6Hzmxw

A tabby cat (Gender: Male) was found in Te Rapa, HAMILTON on 23/9/2026. See the found pet listing to enquire about this animal.