Kittens
Two kittens dumped outside vet clinic
Two kittens have been dumped outside a vet clinic in Auckland, with a note saying de-sexing is too expensive. The cats were left in a container which was taped shut. They have now been transferred to… Audio
What you need to know before choosing a cat
It's kitten season, so if you're thinking about getting a cat - now is a good time as animal shelters are full of them. But what cat is going to suit your household? How much do cats cost to run? How… Audio
The Panel with Chris Clarke and Mai Chen (Part 2)
Panellists Chris Clarke and Mai Chen discuss coverage of the economic crisis in Sri Lanka, making sound-system culture more welcoming to women, and how to adopt a kitten Audio
Litter of kittens found on Transmission Gully construction site
Construction crews working on Transmission Gully have unearthed a kitty litter of the most adorable kind.
Seven wee kittens were found near a digger on the site yesterday and are now being cared for… Video, Audio
SPCA needs more people to foster animals
The SPCA needs more people to foster animals, especially cats. More of them are breeding during summer. Laura Millar is the Support Services Manager at the SPCA in Mangere. She says if more people… Audio
SPCA expects big kitten season after no desexings in lockdown
The SPCA is facing its biggest kitten season yet after desexing was put on hold in lockdown.
Now it is desperate for foster parents and adoptions to help them catch up with the backlog and to make… Video, Audio
Cats are getting heavier by the year
Dr. Adam Campigotto is the lead author of a new study that shows cats, like humans, put on weight as they age. And they are getting bigger. Audio
SPCA donations increase six-fold after First Cat Paddles' death
The Prime Minister's cat Paddles became a social media star world-wide, but died last night after being hit by a car. The First couple suggested anyone upset by her death to donate to the SPCA. Turns… Video, Audio
Kittengeddon
Up to 100 kittens a day being dropped off at the SPCA Auckland. This is a late kitten season due to the weather. We talk to Dr Shalsee Vigeant about this "Kittengeddon". Audio