SPCA Thames & Coromandel, 395 Ngati Maru Highway, Thames (2026)

10/06/2026

🎉 Volunteer Week is coming up next week, and we'd love your help to celebrate the incredible people who give their time to Thames SPCA! 🐾

This Volunteer Week, we're asking our wonderful community to help us say "thank you" the best way we know how – with baking! 🍪🧁🍰

We have different volunteers coming in every day throughout the week, and we'd love to surprise them with some homemade treats to enjoy during their shifts. Whether it's biscuits, slices, muffins, cupcakes, or a cake, every contribution will help us show our appreciation for the hardworking, committed volunteers who give so much of themselves to our animals.

If you'd like to drop off some baking during Volunteer Week, we'd be incredibly grateful. Please get in touch with us to arrange a drop-off, or simply turn up any day next week with your generous baking.

Together, let's make sure our volunteers feel just as loved as the animals they care for every day. ❤️

Thank you for helping us celebrate the amazing people behind Thames SPCA!

09/06/2026

🛏️ SHEETS NEEDED! 🛏️

The Thames SPCA is currently running low on sheets and would be incredibly grateful for any donations.

Unwanted flat sheets, fitted sheets, or duvet covers are all put to good use helping us keep our animals warm, comfortable, and their bedding areas clean.

If you have any spare sheets tucked away in a cupboard that you no longer need, we would love to take them off your hands!

Donations can be dropped off directly to the Thames SPCA.

Thank you for your continued support of the animals in our care – our community always amazes us with its generosity. ❤️🐾

https://www.spca.nz/centre/thames-centre

📸 Photo: Our lovely volunteers doing what they do best – caring for and loving the animals. (For attention purposes only)

09/06/2026

📣 Puppies Before Profit – Bring in Breeder Laws! 📣

Today, we’re launching our Puppies Before Profit campaign, to raise awareness around New Zealand’s lack of dog breeding legislation and to build support for law reforms.

Currently, we’re FAR behind other countries when it comes to dog breeding laws. In New Zealand:

🐾 Anyone can breed and sell puppies
🐾 There are no restrictions on the number of breeding dogs a person can keep
🐾 There are no minimum supervision levels
🐾 There are no minimum or maximum ages for breeding
🐾 There are no maximum number of litters across a dog’s lifetime
🐾 There are no restrictions on close inbreeding.

Despite the current lack of specific rules, our recently commissioned survey found that 96% of New Zealanders think dog breeding should be regulated.

This isn’t a niche animal welfare issue. It’s something that New Zealanders deeply care about. We need clear, enforceable standards that apply to all breeders, and ensure every breeding dog receives appropriate care ❤️

Learn more about the survey and sign up for updates on our site: https://www.spca.nz/advocacy/details/puppies-before-profit

08/06/2026

🐾 We absolutely LOVE receiving updates from our adopted animals! 🐾

There is nothing better than hearing how our former residents are settling into their new lives, and this update certainly made us smile.

"Hello!
I thought i would share an update on Rambo (formerly Diesel who i adopted in February.
He has brought so much joy to our family. He loves his daycare and the beach. My youngest son Brodie and him are thick as thieves. He owns my bed at night and loves the fire place. Thank you for bringing him into our lives"

And that's not all...

"He goes on farm visits and hydrotherapy at his day care, loves the vets, eats everything, and is just the absolute love of my life. I'm so grateful to have him in our lives 😊"

Seeing animals thrive in loving homes and become cherished members of the family is the best reward imaginable.

If Rambo's story has you thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, you're in luck! We currently have several lovely puppies looking for their forever homes. Each one is ready to bring plenty of love, fun, and companionship into someone's life.

Get in touch with us, visit the centre, or check out our website to meet the puppies waiting for their happily-ever-after. ❤️

https://www.spca.nz/adopt?species=all¢res=thames-centre

06/06/2026

Who doesn't love an adoption update! 🐾❤️

Following on from our previous post, we're thrilled to share that the adult dog who recently headed out on a trial has now officially been adopted. Even more exciting, we've finalised several puppy adoptions this week as well!

Today alone, one cat and three kittens have gone off to begin their new lives with loving families. While we absolutely love sharing these happy moments with our community, not every adopter is comfortable having their photos shared publicly—and we completely respect that.

Just know that behind the scenes, Thames SPCA continues to find wonderful homes for animals every week. Many are staying right here in our local community, while others are heading to surrounding towns and cities to start their next chapter.

It's been another fantastic week of life-changing matches, and we couldn't do it without the support of our amazing adopters, foster families, volunteers, and supporters.

And if you're looking to add a furry friend to your family, now is a great time to visit! We are absolutely bursting with litters of puppies at the moment, with many adoption-ready pups waiting to meet their new families and several smaller litters that will be ready in the coming weeks.

Also we have plenty of adorable kittens currently available and many more waiting in the wings, ready to fill our adoption pens as spaces become available.

Come and see us, get in touch with our team, or check out our website to see who might be waiting for you.

Thank you for helping us give these animals the fresh start they deserve. 🐱🐶🏡

04/06/2026

❤️ ASH'S WAIT IS FINALLY OVER ❤️

Every long-stay dog dreams of the day their perfect family walks through the door.

For Ash, that day has finally come.

After spending far too long waiting for a family to call his own, Ash has found exactly what he deserves, a loving home filled with people who adore him.

We were overjoyed recently when a group of young people came to Thames SPCA with a very special mission. Rather than looking at the puppies or newest arrivals, they wanted to meet our long-stay dogs, the ones who are so often overlooked while they patiently wait for their chance.

When they met Ash, the connection was almost instant.

It was clear he was content in their company, and before long they returned to take him home for a weekend trial. There was just one small question mark....their home already included five cats and a small dog, and cats were completely new territory for Ash!

Thanks to careful, slow introductions, Ash's first meetings with the cats went extremely well. Moving into a home already ruled by five feline residents could have been daunting, but Ash seemed happy to respect their space, and the cats accepted him into the family.

The smiles, excitement, and pure happiness were bursting at the seams when the family returned to make Ash's adoption official. It was a truly special moment for everyone involved.

After saying his goodbyes, Ash proudly completed the famous Thames SPCA Walk of Fame and headed out the door towards his new life.

We couldn't be happier for this beautiful boy and his wonderful family.

To the incredible young people who chose to seek out a long-stay dog, thank you. It takes a special kind of compassion to look beyond age, length of stay, or popularity and instead focus on giving a deserving animal the chance they have been waiting for.

Your thoughtfulness, kindness, and willingness to open your hearts to Ash gives us so much hope.

If this is the future generation of animal lovers, then the future is looking incredibly bright.

Happy tails, Ash. ❤️

03/06/2026

Donations are being MATCHED today in our competition, thanks to our friends The Coffee Club NZ! 🙌

If you’ve been thinking of voting for your favourite profile to help them climb the ranks and have a chance at being the cover star of one of our SPCA 2027 Calendars, today is the day!

Any donation of $5 or more will be doubled, up to $25,000! 💸❤️

Make double the impact now over at www.spca.nz/poty26 🐈️🐈️

03/06/2026

🌟 One Team, One Mission: A Special Visit to Thames SPCA 🌟

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming our CEO, Todd, to Thames SPCA as part of his nationwide tour visiting SPCA centres across New Zealand.

There's something incredibly valuable about meeting face-to-face with the person leading our organisation. Hearing firsthand about the vision, goals, and future direction of SPCA was both inspiring and reassuring. What stood out most was the continued focus on what matters most – the animals. Every decision, every goal, and every plan for the future is centred around improving animal welfare and creating the best possible outcomes for animals in need.

Todd shared that throughout his tour of SPCA centres around the country, he had mentioned Thames SPCA several times. He described our centre as "small but mighty" – a comment that made us incredibly proud. While we may be one of the smallest SPCA centres in New Zealand, our adoption rates consistently rank among some of the highest. It was wonderful to see the hard work of our team and community recognised on a national level.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to everyone who took the time to come along to the centre yesterday to meet Todd and listen to his presentation. We greatly appreciate your interest, support, and the conversations shared throughout the visit.

One of the most powerful reminders from the day was just how much SPCA relies on its community. Across New Zealand, there are around 4,000 volunteers supporting just a few hundred staff members. Those numbers highlight something we see every day here at Thames SPCA – that our volunteers and fosterers are not simply helping us; they are an essential part of who we are and what we achieve.

To every volunteer, foster carer, and staff member who is part of our team today, and to those who have been part of our journey throughout the years, thank you. Your compassion, dedication, and countless hours of hard work have helped save and improve the lives of thousands of animals. Every adoption, every recovery, and every happy ending is possible because of people like you.

Yesterday's visit was a wonderful reminder that while our centres may be spread across the country, we are all united by a shared purpose: creating a better future for New Zealand's animals.

From all of us at Thames SPCA, thank you for being part of our journey. We truly couldn't do it without you. ❤️

03/06/2026

Dog owners! Do you need advice on trimming your pet's nails? 🐕️ We know it can sometimes be a daunting task, and many dogs (and owners!) are nervous when it comes to getting this done.

We've created a helpful guide explaining how to know if your dog's nails need trimming, important things to be aware of, and when to seek veterinary advice ❤️ Understanding the anatomy of the dog's nail is crucial in ensuring you can do this safely (avoiding the inner 'quick'), while keeping your dog happy and healthy.

Check out the detailed guide on our website, and please share this to help other dog owners in the community: https://www.spca.nz/advice-and-welfare/article/trimming-your-dogs-nails

30/05/2026

🐾 Keeping Spirits High and Tails Wagging 🐾

Despite the recent unfortunate events, we haven't let it dampen our spirits here at Thames SPCA. Thanks to the incredible support of our community, it's very much business as usual, and we've had plenty of reasons to smile this week.

This week has brought some wonderful adoptions. One lucky family fell in love with not just one, but three new furry family members – just imagine how complete their home must feel now with all that love and companionship.

We were also thrilled to see another adult cat find a loving home this week. Adult cats are so often overlooked in favour of kittens, making these happy endings even more special. Watching them leave shelter life behind for the comfort of a family home never gets old.

Along with these happy endings, several other kittens and an adult dog have also found loving homes this week, each one starting an exciting new chapter with their forever family.

One dedicated family even travelled for hours to find their perfect puppy at Thames SPCA, reminding us just how much people are willing to do to give an animal a loving home.

Adding to the good news, one of our long-stay adult dogs headed out on a trial today. We have everything crossed that this is the happy ending he has been waiting for.

While we're celebrating these success stories, there are still many kittens, cats, puppies, and adult dogs patiently waiting for homes of their own. Every adoption creates space for us to help another animal in need.

Thank you for your continued support. Together, we're keeping our focus where it belongs—helping animals find the loving homes they deserve. ❤️🐾

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