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DunedinMarch 28

Time for rethink on animal protection

Retired Australian High Court justice Michael Kirby says improving animal protection laws is an idea whose time has come.
Time for rethink on animal protection
Time for rethink on animal protection
NationalJanuary 14

Warning on keeping up with animal welfare

New Zealand's international reputation could be harmed if our planned update of animal welfare legislation falls too far behind public opinion in European Union countries, University of Otago law student Danielle Duffield warns.
Warning on keeping up with animal welfare
Warning on keeping up with animal welfare
DunedinNovember 6

Dunedin man left dog's injury left untreated

A man's dog has been taken away from him because he failed to get treatment for the animal after it broke its leg jumping out of a window.
DunedinApril 25

Protest against tests on animals

Karitane resident Penny Fisher has her say by signing her name on a Dunedin shop window yesterday in a protest against the use of animals in the testing of cosmetic products.
Protest against tests on animals
Protest against tests on animals
DunedinApril 15

Sanctuary next step in dog mission

After seven days, dogs left in the Dunedin City Council pound are destroyed, regardless of their temperament or suitability for adoption. Dog Rescue Dunedin was established in December last year to save these condemned creatures. Ellie Constantine finds out how the organisation is faring.
NewsJune 5

Welfare of animals an issue for all: vet chief

Everyone needs to take responsibility for animal welfare, New Zealand Veterinary Association president Richard Wild says.
DunedinMay 1

Protester finishes term in cage

Blinking in the bright sunshine and a bit wobbly on his feet, battery hen protester Carl Scott yesterday left the cage where he has spent a month.
Protester finishes term in cage
Protester finishes term in cage
DunedinApril 11

Conditions on visit upset supporters of caged-hen welfare

Two animal welfare advocates are to visit Waikouaiti's Mainland Poultry tomorrow as the egg industry tries to allay concern bigger cages for battery hens are still cruel.
DunedinApril 8

Cage man only egged on by mischief-makers

Cage dweller Carl Scott is in good spirits, despite having eggs hurled at him a couple of times.
Cage man only egged on by mischief-makers
Cage man only egged on by mischief-makers
NationalDecember 3

Outraged animal lovers bump up reward for puppy abuser

Public outrage has led to a $1000 reward being offered for the conviction prosecution of the sadist who cut off the ears of an eight-week-old puppy.
Outraged animal lovers bump up reward for puppy abuser
Outraged animal lovers bump up reward for puppy abuser
NationalDecember 2

Carter credits Kedgley for change in pigs' welfare rules

The Government's ban on sow crates - to take effect from the end of 2015 - is a great leap forward, animal welfare campaigners say.
NationalDecember 1

SPCA looking to prosecute those who cut off puppy's ears

Animal protection inspectors are closing in on offenders responsible for cutting off the ears of an eight-week-old pitbull puppy.
NewsDecember 1

Limiting sow stalls good for pork industry - Carter

Use of sow stalls on New Zealand pig farms is to be limited to four weeks after mating in 2012, and prohibited by December 3, 2015, says Agriculture Minister David Carter.
NationalNovember 9

Green MP angry over lack of conscience vote

Green MP Sue Kedgley says it's unfair that her Animal Welfare (Treatment of Animals) amendment bill, scheduled to be debated in Parliament tonight, won't be subject to a conscience vote.
NewsOctober 14

Claim group not defending farmers maltreating stock

Federated Farmers says it is not protecting farmers who maltreat animals but has complained to Agriculture Minister David Carter over the behaviour of Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry animal welfare inspectors who visited Southland farms in May.
Claim group not defending farmers maltreating stock
Claim group not defending farmers maltreating stock
QueenstownOctober 14

The cat's whiskers

The cat's whiskers
The cat's whiskers
North OtagoJuly 16

SPCA seeking help to move

North Otago SPCA is seeking support from the community to enable it to move into much-needed new premises.
NationalJune 22

Third man charged with cruelty to stolen sheep

Eleven charges have been laid against a third man accused of cruelty to stolen sheep by packing them so tightly into the back seat and boot of a car that two suffocated.
NationalMay 31

Treatment of stolen sheap 'disgusting'

Four poachers who allegedly crammed their car "to the roof" with stolen sheep could face stiff penalties for animal abuse.
DunedinApril 23

Good response to cat food plea

A plea for canned meat to feed an unexpected influx of cats and kittens at the Otago SPCA has met with a generous response this week.
NewsApril 21

Leaving sheep to starve costs livestock manager $20,000

Leaving 1400 sheep to starve has cost a PGG Wrightson livestock manager and auctioneer more than $20,000.
DunedinApril 18

Unseasonal influx of cats causes severe food shortage

An unseasonal influx of stray and abandoned felines has left the Otago SPCA struggling to care for them all.
Unseasonal influx of cats causes severe food shortage
Unseasonal influx of cats causes severe food shortage
NationalApril 15

Dog ill-treatment charge back before the courts

Kilt-wearing Christchurch man John McPherson, who allegedly dragged a dog behind his mobility scooter, has finally appeared in court after a range of problems prevented him from appearing earlier in the week.
WorldApril 13

US woman gets house arrest for piercing kittens

A woman convicted of animal cruelty for marketing "gothic kittens" with ear and neck piercings has been sentenced to six months of house arrest.
NationalApril 11

Pet shops under SPCA scrutiny

SPCA animal welfare inspectors are making regular visits to a chain of Auckland pet stores following concerns about the welfare of its animals.