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We currently have a huge number of dogs and puppies available for adoption (view), and are offering 20% off our already low adoption fees. Adoption costs include Vetinary check, de-sexing, micro-chipping, vaccination, treatment for fleas and worms, and a 12 month membership to the SPCA. Click here for adoption fee schedule.

Our phone lines can get pretty congested, so if you are interested in adopting a pet, and are having difficulty in getting through by phone you can click here to e-mail us your details and one of our team will get back to you just as soon as we can.

Read here about Honey - a little puppy with a lovely nature and a fighting spirit. Honey is learning to get around on three legs now, and we are are asking for donations from Western Bay of Plenty people to help us pay for her life saving operation, and the many more that will come.

What happened to . . . pictures and stories about recent and not so recent adoptees.

Get those ovens fired up for Cupcake Day for the SPCA 2010! On Monday, 30 August, Cupcake Cooks will be descending in droves on their schools, workplaces and social groups with batch upon batch of deliciously decadent home-baked delights! Read all about cupcake day - http://www.cupcakeday.co.nz/

Announcement July 1st 2010 -The new animal cruelty bill . . . "Penalties for cruelty to animals have been significantly increased under a bill enacted by unanimous vote in parliament on Thursday July 1st 2010. The Animal Welfare Amendment Act started off as a member's bill drafted by Tauranga MP Simon Bridges. It was taken over by the government so it could be given priority treatment, and it was strongly supported by all the other parties. The maximum sentence for wilful ill-treatment of an animal has been increased from three to five years and the maximum fine doubled to $100,000 for an individual and $500,000 for a company. Penalties also increase for a range of other neglect and ill-treatment offences and the Act expands the law relating to forfeiture of animals and disqualification from having them. It creates a new offence of reckless ill-treatment, which will make it easier for offenders to be prosecuted. Agriculture Minister David Carter, who took the bill through parliament, welcomed the unanimous vote on its third reading."The legislation sends a clear message that serious offending against animals will not be tolerated," he said. "The unanimous support it received in parliament reflects the fact that New Zealanders want strong laws to protect animals from harm."

SPCA Tauranga, like all regional SPCA or RNSPCA organisations, relies completely on the generosity and energy of local supporters who share our compassion for animals. We are a purely voluntary organisation, receiving no state funding whatsoever. We rely on income from donations, bequests and our own fund-raising efforts and we are heavily dependant on the tireless efforts of our volunteer team who help us provide sanctuary and a second chance to local animals.

Our role is to investigate and deal with complaints of cruelty and neglect. Uphold the laws relating to the treatment of animals and take prosecutions where necessary. Give sanctuary to animals in distress. Re-home suitable animals where possible. Ensure that animals which cannot be kept alive for whatever reason are humanely euthaniased. Assist with public education. Promote responsible pet ownership.

You can help. Adopting a pet, donating to help us help the animals, becoming a foster parent, providing a helping hand, becoming an SPCA member, educating your children on the responsibility of pet ownership.

Thank you. To those of you who support us already, by donation, sponsorship, or your valuable time as volunteers, we thank you on behalf of the animals. Without you, there would be no local SPCA.

Our hours: 10.30am to 4.00pm Monday and Tuesday - 10.30am to 5.00pm Wednesday and Thursday - 10.30am to 4.00pm Friday and Saturday. Closed on public holidays.

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