Royal Visit - Wellington SPCA

SUMMER 2016
CHANGING LIVES
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Royal Visit
How to look after your pets this summer! Special Edition
AT THE HEART OF A CARING COMMUNITY
SINCE 1884
www.wellingtonspca.org.nz
FROM THE CEO
Kia Ora,
ce as the new CEO for
With great pleasure, I picked up the baton from Iain Torran
years since I had a formal
Wellington SPCA in September of last year. It has been ten
ive Committee.
association with Wellington SPCA, when I was on its Execut
ston North as a
For those who don’t know me, I started with the SPCA in Palmer
Inspector and
SPCA
an
e
volunteer aged 13. Almost immediately, I wanted to becom
ever appointed.
eventually did so in Wellington — as the youngest Inspector
a unique appreciation of
Having the time away from Wellington SPCA has given me
are now seen as the
the many changes for the better over the years and how they
euthanasia rate. The
low
g
winnin
norm. I am particularly proud that we have an awardted with our power to
rare cases when we have to euthanise are now often associa
ted under the Animal
seize abused and neglected animals by our Inspectors, appoin
which no other
power
and
Welfare Act 1999. This is done to relieve suffering, a duty
in particular the amazing
animal welfare charity has. Thanks to a range of initiatives,
behaviourally sound and
work of our volunteer fosterers, we no longer put down any
CEO Steve Glassey and his dog
Diesel
healthy animal.
g but demanding. With an
My first few months with Wellington SPCA have been excitin
year, we reported a $417,647
exceptional amount of bequests for the 2014/2015 financial
ant funding contribution
surplus at our recent AGM. Bequests continue to make a signific
revenue streams to ensure
able
to our work, but we need to focus on creating more sustain
Region for at least another
we are able to continue our work in the Greater Wellington
and Barbara Gordon as
131 years. At the AGM it was great to recognise Iain Torrance
ton SPCA, as well as staff
Honorary Life Members for their distinct contribution to Welling
have all of our Board Members
and volunteers for long service and other awards. We also
rs to add to the diversity of
continuing to stay with us, along with two new Board Membe
skills already on our governance team.
ation on the international
A new CEO’s dream is to host an event that puts their organis
Royal Highness The Duchess of
stage and in November we had the privilege of hosting Her
animal welfare, in particular a
Cornwall. Her Royal Highness has a strong connection with
e conservation. These personal
fondness of dogs, as well as being an advocate for heritag
the Royal Visit and her gracious
interests made Wellington SPCA a perfect destination for
This includes highlighting the
presence has made a major positive impact on our profile.
many of our animals
range of services we provide to the community as well as helping
Touch”! In appreciation
to be rehomed. We would like to think it was due to the “Royal
to The Duchess of
edition
of Her Royal Highnesses visit, we are dedicating this special
for animal welfare and heritage
Cornwall for her genuine kindness to animals and advocacy
conservation.
r of its history and working with
I look forward leading Wellington SPCA into a new chapte
you all to prevent cruelty to animals in our region.
Imagery courtesy of
Jo Moore Photographer
Steve Glassey
Chief Executive Officer, Wellington SPCA
WELLINGTON SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
To promote humane treatment of and to prevent cruelty to animals.
Waikanae Centre
Newtown Centre
PO Box 250
Waikanae 5250
Main Road North
Waikanae
PH: 04 293 4292
PO Box 7069
Newtown
Wellington 6242
140 Alexandra Road
Newtown
PH: 04 389 8044
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ROYALTY VISITS WELLINGTON SPCA
T
his year was a royally fantastic year for Wellington
SPCA. In September we were approached by the
Department of Internal Affairs who asked if we
would like to host Her Royal Highness The Duchess of
Cornwall during her visit to New Zealand in November.
The Department suggested that we submit a proposal of
suitable activities that The Duchess could participate in,
and after considerable thought, we suggested we host
a tour of the Newtown Centre followed by an afternoon
tea for Her Royal Highness. Our proposal was accepted
and we launched into action to ensure that the afternoon
would be memorable for all involved.
The visit was well timed as we had just launched our
Remembrance Tree. In 2007, Her Royal Highness lost her
20 year old Jack Russell, Freddie. We thought she would
appreciate hanging a leaf in his memory on the tree. This
idea was very well received by Her Royal Highness. The
Duchess had also recently rescued a dog called Beth
from the Battersea Dog Home in England, so we had a
beautiful Wellington SPCA branded Swandri dog-coat
embroidered with Beth’s name in gold.
On a fine Saturday afternoon, the royal entourage
arrived at our centre where Her Royal Highness was
greeted by some of our volunteers and their special
canine friends. The Duchess was treated to a visit
around the centre where she hung her leaf on the
Remembrance Tree, met the puppies that had been
rescued from a glass recycling bin in Wainuiomata a few
weeks before and watched Arthur our three-legged dog
have a bath in the dogwash.
The congregation then adjourned to The Ward where
we presented The Duchess with Beth’s new dog-coat,
followed by a selection of fine food served by Le Cordon
Bleu culinary school, overseen by Laurent Laudeac —
head chef at Hippopotamus restaurant. Over canapes
and drinks, Her Royal Highness socialised with some
of our long standing volunteers, the Dog Squad crew,
Wellington SPCA Board Members, major supporters and
life members.
All too soon it was time for The Duchess to leave. Upon
her farewell The Duchess said she had thoroughly
enjoyed her visit and expressed a strong desire to return
to visit her new friends, both human and animal alike.
The Duchess greets staff, volunteers and their pets and is invited to hang a leaf upon the Tree of Remembrance
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ROYALTY VISITS WELL
A collection of photo
Her Excellency Lady Janine Mateparae and CEO Steve Glassey
await The Duchess’ arrival
Board Chair and Patron Theresa Gattung takes the royal
entourage on a tour of the centre
The Duchess of Cornwall alights from her carriage
The Duchess meets Arthur at the SPCA Dog Wash (See page 8 for
Arthur’s story)
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Her Royal Highness meets Ritchie Dawson — Chief Inspector
Her Royal Highness meets Adele Hawkswell — Veterinary Practice
Manager
LINGTON SPCA
os from the afternoon
Her Royal Highness chats with supporters as Theresa Gattung
looks on
Justin Lester (Deputy Mayor of Wellington), Barbara Gordon and
Bice Awan share a joke
The Duchess meets with Lynette Thomson and Nicholas Taylor —
Animal Care and Adoptions Manager
Tree of Remembrance leaf for Freddie, the Duchess of Cornwall’s
Jack Russell, who passed away in 2007
Patron Kerry Prendergast presents The Duchess with a special
gift for her dog Beth
Students from Le Cordon Bleu put the finishing touches on the canapés
(All SPCA Blue Tick Products)
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INSPECTORATE
PUPPIES FOUND IN RECYCLING BIN
E
arlier this year, as you may have seen on TV,
a litter of six 2-day old puppies was found
dumped inside a large community recycling bin
in Wainuiomata. The puppies had been tied up inside
a plastic bag and would have been dead within hours
if they hadn’t been found by a member of the public,
who called Wellington SPCA immediately.
The puppies were brought into our Newtown Centre
for treatment that day. But sadly, due to health
complications, one of the puppies did not make it.
However, the good news is that the remaining five did
very well! They were temporarily looked after by our
dedicated fosterers — who bottle fed and cared for
them until they were able to feed themselves. They
were then returned to our centre in Newtown and
adopted out to loving homes.
Our heartfelt thanks goes out to our fosterers and
volunteers who made this possible. Without you these
puppies would not have had the chance in life they so
richly deserve.
ANIMALS IN HOT CARS
O
n a warm day, the inside of your car heats up
very quickly. On a 30°C day the temperature
inside your car can reach 39°C in ten minutes —
even in the shade, with your windows slightly open. In
30 minutes it can climb to 49°C.
A normal dog’s body temperature is around 38.5°C.
Dogs only sweat a small amount through their paws
and rely on panting to cool down. In a hot car, even
with the windows slightly open, panting is not enough
to keep their body temperature cool.
A dog can only withstand a body temperature of
about 41°C for a short amount of time before it suffers
irreparable brain-damage and then death.
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Please don’t leave your dog unattended in a car at any
time of the day. If you need to go out and the purpose
of your trip is not for the dog, please leave it at home.
KITTENS, KITTENS, KITTENS...
K
itten season is something that SPCAs across
the country experience each year. For us at
Wellington SPCA, we expect to see 1,500 –
2,000 kittens come into our centre over a typical year,
as well as another 1,000 grown cats. Unfortunately, it
isn’t an even distribution during the year. Many come to
our centre over the summer months.
We have kittens available for adoption right now and
many kittens (and other animals) that, due to their
young age, require fostering until they are ready for
adoption. Fostering is such an important role and
without our dedicated fosterers we would not be able
to look after the numbers of incoming animals we have
coming through our doors each year.
Bottle feeding kitten only a couple of days old.
Photo courtesy of Jo Moore Photographer
CAN YOU HELP?
While it is sometimes hard to see the animals going
to new homes afterwards, fostering is incredibly
rewarding and fun for you, your family and the animals.
You could look after vulnerable kittens or cats (or
puppies, dogs, hedgehogs, rabbits and guinea pigs) for
a time period as short as ten days, or longer – until they
are ready for adoption.
We have fostering options available to suit your family
and work commitments – ranging from bottle feeding
our very young, to looking after kittens that can eat
by themselves. Or from a new mum and her babies,
to adult animals who need a bit of TLC and time in a
home until they are all ready to be adopted.
Mum Pia and her 6-week old kitten Harley in foster care
until old enough for adoption.
Photo courtesy of Kirsty Grant
If you are interested in fostering our animals please
contact us on 04 389 8044 or or visit our website:
www.wellingtonspca.org.nz
WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND
KITTENS ON YOUR PROPERTY
Kittens are very vulnerable so it’s important that they
are approached and looked after in the right way.
“If you find kittens born on your property or in the
neighbourhood, we recommend contacting us to talk
through what the next steps should be,” says Animal
Care and Adoptions Manager, Nicholas Taylor. “While
often it may look like the kittens have been abandoned,
it can actually be that there is a mum cat around, who
is scared and has hidden from your view.”
4-day old bottle feeding kitten found abandoned with no
mother. Photo courtesy of Kirsty Grant
ADOPTING
If you are thinking about adopting a kitten to join your
family, the January holiday season is an ideal time as
it’s important to give the kitten extra attention when
settling into your new home.
Come and visit one of our centres and talk to our team
about adopting an animal this summer!
We have all the items in our retail area that you will
need to settle in your new friend.
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NEWS/UPDATES
ARU RECRUITMENT
Q
ualified Rescue Technician numbers in the
Animal Rescue Unit have been decreasing
steadily over the past couple of years due to
natural attrition, so late last year we held a recruitment
drive to boost team numbers. A total of six new
recruits were picked from the applicant pool and
subsequently underwent a series of demanding
physical and mental tests before they were finally
selected for the Unit. The training included a Swift
Water Responder course and three intensive weekends
of technical training before they could obtain their
Animal Rescue Technician qualification.
The new team members will now spend a further year
training and attending rescues as probationary recruits
before moving into the ARU Rescue Technician role.
The new recruits are a mix of current Wellington SPCA
staff and new volunteers. This has opened up new
capabilities and opportunities for the team.
ARU Rescue Manager, Training Officer and new recruits
ARTHUR
H
it by a car, young Arthur was brought into
Wellington SPCA’s Veterinary Hospital after
being stabilised by a local vet.
Once we knew there were no life threatening injuries,
Arthur was sedated to confirm our suspicion that he
had two nasty fractures in his lower jaw and a fracture
affecting his right front leg – which meant he could not
feel or move it properly.
Our first priority was to stabilise Arthur’s jaw, so he
could eat and drink by himself. Our surgeons operated
two days after he arrived and placed wires to hold it
safely in place. We also found some nerve damage in
his fractured right front leg. Arthur was put on cage
rest and soft food for a week to assess his progress.
Ten days after admission, Arthur was eating well,
happy and running around – despite his injuries.
However, his leg was not getting better and he was
aggravating his injury by using his wrist to walk instead
of his paw. We placed a splint on his right front leg
to keep his paw in the correct position and sent him
to a foster home for a month so he could recover in a
comfortable and stimulating environment.
Unfortunately the nerves in Arthur’s front right
leg never healed properly and it was decided that
amputation was his best option. A day after the
operation, Arthur was back to his happy self and
moved into the Dog Run where he could mix with
other dogs.
Arthur had one last visit to theatre to remove some
fractured back teeth before he could be adopted.
Once again he bounced back from surgery, woke up
with an appetite and was soon back playing with his
canine buddies.
Finally Arthur was neutered, vaccinated and
microchipped and ready for adoption. Living on three
legs will have some challenges for Arthur and he may
develop early arthritis in his remaining legs; but as
long as he gets regular health checks, he will live a
very happy and mischievous life.
SPCA PARTNERS WITH SOUTHERN CROSS PET INSURANCE
When your dog or cat is sick or injured, it’s a stressful time. Vet care can be expensive
and you may face hard decisions about what treatment you can afford. We are excited
to share that SPCA New Zealand has partnered with Southern Cross Pet Insurance and
encourage all owners to take out insurance to ensure you can cover unexpected costs and
focus on what’s best for your pet. For more information visit www.southerncrosspet.co.nz.
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Success Story: Jake
Is Niva the dog for you?
O
J
ake was surrendered to Wellington SPCA on the
8th of August 2014 as a young pup. Jake was in
care for 14 months and in October 2015, he finally
found a home. Jake was well loved by all the staff and
volunteers and no one could figure why he was without
a loving family to take care of him for so long.
Because he was in the centre for such a long time, it
was important that SPCA monitored Jake’s behaviour
to ensure that his long stay wasn’t adversely affecting
how he engaged with people and other dogs. During
his stay, Jake had several stints in foster homes to give
him a ‘break’ from the centre and to experience what it
was like to be in a real home.
riginally from the pound, Niva is a beautiful,
smallish dog who loves people and enjoys
playing with other dogs. Niva is looking for
an active home with someone around to keep her
company during the day. Niva loves to run in wide
open spaces and would make a fantastic agility
partner. Niva is best suited to a home with no cats
(and no sheep) where she can really shine.
By the time Jake found a loving family to care for him,
he was no longer a puppy. Wellington SPCA has no
time limits for animals who stay at our centres but it
is never ideal for an animal to be in care for so long.
As such, all efforts are made to enrich the life of the
animals as much as possible and encourage their
adoption.
Lovely in the home and with people, Niva often
doesn’t sell herself with her excitable behaviour in
the centre. Is Niva the dog for you?
BREW FOR SPCA
Are you Lara’s match?
F
or the second year running, Black Dog Brewery
released a special beer with all proceeds from
its sale going to Wellington SPCA. The (hoppy)
pilsner, called ‘Skater Hater’ sold out and raised an
amazing $6,000 to help animals in need. A big thank
you to Adrian and the team at Black Dog for their
continued support, along with The Green Man Pub, The
Office Bar, The Royal, Playhaus Design, and everyone
who enjoyed a glass this summer!
L
ara is a shy girl who needs a loving owner
who can be patient and caring to see her full
potential. She currently is sharing a room with
other timid and shy cats and really enjoys being in a
quiet room and a quiet house. Are you Lara’s match?
To find out more about Niva or Lara
please contact us on 04 389 8044
Jazzy, the Black Dog Brewery regular who the beer was named after,
attends the launch event alongside many other dogs.
Photo courtesy of Stuff.co.nz
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NEWS/UPDATES
AGM 2015
O
MEET OUR TWO NEW BOARD MEMBERS
n December 7th, Wellington SPCA held the
2015 Annual General Meeting (AGM) at its
Newtown Centre in Alexandra Road. This
year’s turnout was substantially higher than previous
years. Volunteers, members and staff had the
opportunity to meet the current Board and listen to
guest speaker Sarah van Herpt, a Veterinary Nurse
from Wellington Zoo who gave a fascinating talk
on the use of behavioural enrichment in a wildlife
hospital.
ROBERT DREW STEIN
Robert has lived and worked as Chairman,
Managing Director and CEO for a number of diverse
organisations around the world. He has been
heavily involved with a number of Governments,
managing the dismantling of monopoly regulatory
structures and replacing them with lightly controlled
competitive markets, including the establishment of
professional governance practices to regulate board
behaviour.
Sarah van Herpt presents to the Board and members
After the presentation, the meeting got down to
business. With a brief talk from the Chair of the Board
Theresa Gattung, a motion was carried confirming
the existing Wellington SPCA board for 2016 and the
addition of two new representatives onto the Board
membership.
After the formalities, we got down to the last order of
business – the presentation of a series of awards for
key staff, volunteers and supporters.
First up was the presentation of two Honorary Life
Memberships which went to Barbara Gordon and Iain
Torrance for their exceptional service to Wellington
SPCA. Then came the long-service awards which were
presented to Anthony Wong, Veterinarian – for over
20-years of service, and Peter McCallum, Manager/
Inspector of the Waikanae Centre – for 10-years of
service.
Finally, the inaugural Volunteer of the Year and Staff
Member of the Year awards were presented. These
awards went to Julia Payne and Rebecca Johnson
respectively for their fantastic work with animals.
Our heartfelt congratulations go out to all recipients
and Wellington SPCA would like to thank all its
members and volunteers for their support over the
2015 year. We look forward to another year of ending
neglect, cruelty and unwanted animals in the Greater
Wellington Region.
The 2015 Annual Report and Financial Statements
are available on our website:
www.wellingtonspca.org.nz
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Robert has adjudicated, lectured and given key
note addresses at various international conferences,
focusing on the professional relationship that needs
to exist between investors/funders, boards of
directors and key executives. He is driven by sound
governance principles that provide a platform
to maintain professional corporate structures
and focus, and has written a number of books
addressing corporate governance.
Robert lives in and owns a Simmental cattle stud
farm in the Wairarapa. He has three pet dogs and
four cats to keep him company at home.
MARK STEVENS
Mark has been a journalist and editor for the past 21
years, mostly in Wellington.
For the past two years, he has sat as an industry
representative on the New Zealand Press Council
and chairs the Whitireia Journalism School advisory
committee.
Mark live in the city's northern suburbs with his
family (and Jack Russell), who share his concern and
interest in animal welfare.
AWARD RECIPIENTS
Honorary Life Membership Award: Iain Torrance
Honorary Life Membership Award: Barbara Gordon
Staff Member of the Year Award: Rebecca Johnston
Volunteer of the Year Award: Julia Payne
Staff Long Service Award: Anthony Wong (20 years)
Staff Long Service Award: Peter McCallum (10 years)
THE WARD
A unique conference venue, set amongst the Green Belt
in the heart of Wellington, The Ward is a dedicated wing
within Wellington SPCA’s centre at the Old Fever Hospital in
Newtown.
It is a vibrant and beautiful setting that is perfect for corporate
functions, meetings, weddings and other celebrations.
Call us on 389 8044, ext 815 to make a booking.
Or check out our website for more information.
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EDUCATION
SUMMER
SMART
PET
TIPS
Howtokeepyourpetsafethissummer
Activitiesandtoystocooloff
Baths/pools/sprinklers
Freeze food and treats
Iceblocks for animals to chew on
or lay beside
Check where their fur is thinnest for
sunburn
Applysunscreen!
Hot cars are dangerous
Always take your pets with you
when you leave the car, or just
leave them at home
Always let your pet
have access to a cool,
shaded spot
Alwayshavefreshwateravailableforyourpets
Change water daily
Check water levels throughout
the day
Leave water in the shade to
avoid evaporation
Exerciseatmorningornight
Touch the concrete; if it’s too hot for you to
hold the back of your hand to concrete for 5
seconds, it’s too hot for your dog!
Avoid exercise during the hottest hours from
11am – 2pm!
Carry water whenever exercising with your
pet
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KIDS ONLY SPCA ANIMAL CREW
B
ecome part of our Animal Crew and learn how to
care for animals. Kids 6 to 15 years old are invited
to take part in our exciting educational and fun
Animal Crew events full of awesome animal activities.
Our one-of-a-kind animal events are only available to
children visiting Wellington SPCA.
The programme aims to develop awareness and
empathy in young people, ensuring caring attitudes
towards both animals and other people.
Young animal lovers can also host their birthday parties
here! Parties are jam-packed with fun activities and
heaps of opportunities for groups of up to 14 to interact
with some of our very special animals.
Check out our website for more information.
HOT SPOTS THIS SUMMER
H
ot spots are surface skin infections caused when
populations of normal skin bacteria grow and
overwhelm normal resistance. These troublesome
sores can be triggered by allergies to anything from
grasses, trees and weeds, to insect bites, food and fleas.
Be prepared this summer – make sure you have Eezapet
in your first aid kit/travel kit or emergency kit to relieve
your pets’ itchiness.
Available now at Wellington SPCA’s Newtown Centre!
For more information visit www.eezapet.co.nz
VISIT US FOR ALL
YOUR ANIMALS’
NEEDS
C
ome and see us at one of our centres and check
out the large selection of pet products we have
on offer!
Our wonderful partnership with Masterpet means we
are able to bring you quality products at affordable
prices, including Eukanuba and Iams pet food.
We stock everything from flea and worm treatments,
grooming supplies, collars, leads, beds, toys and more!
®
By purchasing your animals’ supplies at Wellington
SPCA, you are helping us provide life-saving services
to other, less fortunate animals.
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FUNDRAISING & EVENTS
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR ANNUAL APPEAL!
We are delighted to share that close to $90,000 has been raised from our 2015 Annual Appeal! November 6th and
7th saw more than 300 volunteers and collectors take to the streets of Wellington, Porirua, Lower Hutt and Kapiti,
along with 170 canine companions and even a Llama, Alpaca and Parrot! We would like to say a very big thank you
to everyone who got behind this event and to those who gave generously to our collectors, or sent in donations.
It is through your support that we are able to help abused and neglected animals in our community — we couldn’t
do it without you!
DE-SEXING CARAVAN
S
ummer is a busy time for Wellington SPCA. Over
30 animals come through our doors every day.
Most of them are a result of unexpected litters
that have been abandoned or brought in by owners
who cannot care for them.
The SPCA’s De-sexing Caravan tackles this issue headon. It enables low-income families with a community
service card to have their animal de-sexed at no cost.
By de-sexing these animals we prevent the cycle
of continuous breeding and reduce the number of
abandoned animals left to wander the streets and
fend for themselves.
Now in its 10th year, the Caravan will once again be
based in the Porirua region. Porirua has a high number
of abandoned animals, but the caravan has made a
difference. Since it has been operating there, we have
seen an 80% reduction in the number of abandoned
puppies.
The De-sexing Caravan will be running from the end of
January to mid-February and is by appointment only.
Phone Wellington SPCA on 04 389 8044 to make an
appointment.
Generously supported by Trust House Foundation.
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BEQUESTS
T
o help us plan for the care of animals in the future,
we need your help. Please consider leaving a
bequest to Wellington SPCA so we can continue to
provide vital services in our community for years to come.
With your help we will be able to educate future
generations on animal welfare as well as continue to
rescue and provide life-saving treatment to sick, injured,
abused and neglected animals.
To find out more about leaving a bequest to Wellington
SPCA, please contact us on 04 389 8044 or email
[email protected].
2016 CALENDARS
You can buy these
stunning calendars
via our website, at our
Newtown or Waikanae
Centres and Opshops
throughout Wellington.
$14.99
EACH
UPCOMING EVENTS
I WISH TO BECOME A
REGULAR GIVER
Registered Charity #CC38841
OPEN DAY
Saturday 6th of February, 10am – 4pm. Here’s your
chance to see behind the scenes of our Newtown
Centre at the Old Fever Hospital! There will be stalls
and activities throughout the day. Entry – gold coin
donation. 140 Alexandra Road, Newtown.
NAME:
ADDRESS:
OUR AMAZING PLACE
Saturday 13th of February. Wellington SPCA will be
involved in this treasure-hunt styled adventure through
Newtown. Hosted by The Newtown Community &
Cultural Centre and Wellington Time Bank, it offers a
free fun day out where you can follow a series of trails
exploring the “treasures” of our local community.
NEWTOWN FESTIVAL
PHONE:
EMAIL:
Your regular donations will ensure we can be there for
animals in need, now and in the future.
Sunday 6th of March.
BETTER HOME & LIVING SHOW
Friday 6th — Sunday 8th of May. Not only is this event
packed with products and services for the home, we
will also be there with some wonderful animals, so stop
by and say hello!
FREQUENCY AND AMOUNT:
MONTHLY (min $15)
SIX MONTHLY (min $90)
QUARTERLY (min $45)
ANNUALLY (min $180)
OTHER AMOUNT $
COMMUNITY ADOPTION EVENTS
Our Newtown and Waikanae Centres are open
for animal adoptions 7-days a week. We also run
community adoption events all over the region. Visit
our website for a full list of dates and locations.
ANIMAL CREW
Wellington SPCA offers a huge variety of animal events
just for kids between 6 and 15 years of age. Our events
and holiday programmes are a great way for kids to
learn about the importance of kindness and respect for
animals and each other in an interactive, supportive,
creative and fun environment. Spaces are limited and
bookings essential.
PAYMENT METHOD
AUTOMATIC PAYMENT
We will send you an Authority Form.
CREDIT CARD
We will charge your credit card on the 15th of the month your
pledge is due (or the next working day). Please complete the
following details.
CARD HOLDERS NAME (as it appears on your credit card)
VISA
AMEX
MASTERCARD
CARD NUMBER
PARTICIPATION EVENTS
Challenge yourself to do something new this year in
support of the SPCA! Why not run in Cigna Round the
Bays, have fun in the Colour Run, or harness your inner
grit and take part in the Tough Guy and Gal Challenge
and be sponsored for your efforts? There are lots of
events just waiting for you, or you can hold your own
challenge!
For more information on the events listed here visit:
www.wellingtonspca.org.nz
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Please send this completed form to:
Wellington SPCA, PO Box 7069, Newtown
Or call 04 389 8044
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I WISH TO MAKE A
DONATION
WHAT WE NEED
Registered Charity #CC38841
4x Commercial Steam Cleaners
To meet the daily demands of keeping our centres
clean and sanitised for the wellbeing of animals, staff,
volunteers and visitors. $2,800 each
NAME:
ADDRESS:
2x Dog Poles
So we can safely rescue scared dogs, cats and other
animals. $298 each
2x Cat Holding Cages
Enables scared cats to be sedated for surgery.
$249 each
PHONE:
Large Crates (many needed)
For housing animals for fosterers and at offsite
adoptions. $150 each
EMAIL:
3x Dental Elevator Feline Serrated
I WOULD LIKE TO SIGN UP TO MAKE A REGULAR GIFT
For extracting teeth in cats. $71 each
Please fill out the form on the reverse side.
I WOULDLIKE TO RECEIVE REGULAR EMAIL UPDATES
3x Dental Elevator Canine Serrated
For extracting teeth in dogs. $68 each
Heat Pads (many needed)
SELECT THE AMOUNT YOU WISH TO DONATE:
$20
$75
$500
$50
$100
$1,000
Our newborn and young kittens must be weighed
daily (some twice daily) to ensure they are putting
on weight. Digital scales that go as low as 100gms
are required as even a drop of 1 or 2 grams can be
dangerous for these vulnerable animals. Please see us
before purchasing. $25 each
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CARD HOLDERS NAME (as it appears on your credit card)
AMEX
$45 each
Digital Scales (many needed)
OTHER AMOUNT $
VISA
For keeping our newborn puppies and kittens warm.
Until these animals are around four weeks of age, they
are not able to regulate their own temperature and are
in danger of hypothermia if they are not kept warm.
We are very grateful for your donation; if however we have
already received this item or are able to negotiate a lower
price, the balance of your donation will be used for a likeminded purpose.
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE HELP YOU GIVE TO
THE ANIMALS, WE COULD NOT DO IT WITHOUT YOU!
Please send this completed form to:
Wellington SPCA, PO Box 7069, Newtown
Or call 04 389 8044
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Hershie poses for Jo Moore Photographer — such a cute model