Auckland SPCA

Auckland SPCA

The SPCA is located in Mangerere, and stands for Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

The SPCA takes in almost every domestic species of animals, including Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Birds, Rodents and Reptiles. About six and a half million animals enter SPCA's every year, nationwide. About three point three million are dogs, and three point two are cats.

Meet Bruno

This huge flemish giant was wandering the streets, when someone realised he was lost, and Bruno was entered into the SPCA. He was soon adopted, and is according to his new family, "A big bundle of joy" He absolutely loves to be petted, and apparently, when someone new comes he jumps straight up to their lap. Bruno also gets loves being taken for walks in his harness around the neighborhood. Thanks to the family that adopted him, Bruno now lives a happy and fortunate life. 

Bruno, content under a chair.

How many animals actually get adopted?

Around three point two million animals get adopted each year, and about seven hundred and ten thousand animals get returned to their owners. But if you compare 6.5M (How many animals are entered) to 3.2M (How many are are adopted) That is about 3.3M animals getting put down each year. However, there is a SPCA in Texas, who never placed a limit on how long animals stay there. All animals who are entered, come out again with a new family.

Do you have an animal you've rescued? If so, well done!