Further rescue groups to receive and distribute SPCA-funded desexing Outreach Vouchers

Outreach vouchers from SPCA provide access to fully-funded desexing and microchipping services, and are entrusted to different organisations to distribute directly to their communities.

Earlier this month, SPCA announced that Kāinga Ora, Vetora Galatea Vet Clinic, Coast to Coast Cat Rescue and The Dog Rescue Project were receiving the vouchers and taking part in the desexing initiative.

From 19 August, we’re excited to also be bringing aboard The Best Dog Trust, and Whangārei Cat Rescue. These rescues will be able to give these vouchers out to pet owners in need, and prevent more strays being born in Northland.

“These local rescue groups know their communities inside out,” says Rebecca Dobson, SPCA National Community Outreach Programme Manager. “They’re trusted by the people they support, and share our commitment to preventing unwanted litters and keeping animals healthy, safe, and loved.”

By joining forces with more rescue groups, we can reach more pets in need, more efficiently, and create a lasting impact for animals and their families across the region.

Samantha from Whangārei Cat Rescue is pleased to be teaming up with SPCA for this vital work.

“We are very appreciative to join forces with SPCA and other rescue teams to ensure desexing and microchipping is readily available to those in our community, and to those who have needed the encouragement and support to have their cats desexed,” says Samantha.

“We are fortunate to have worked with Doctor Jo Lin Chia to open Whangārei’s own desexing clinic on Kioreroa Road, which we have used to provide desexing over the last four to five years. We are excited to take that to the next level. We will be focusing our mahi in communities at a grass roots level, and helping whānau who have previously been unsure how to get their cats desexed, or put off by the cost and fear of veterinary clinics.

We will be offering cat cages and humane traps to borrow, as well as transport where possible to and from the clinic.”

Liz, a Trustee of The Best Dog Trust, says that their focus is simple.

“Desexing is the best way to stop the endless cycle of unwanted dogs and puppies. We know the need is huge. Thanks to recent SPCA funding, we were able to desex 80 dogs in two and a half months,” says Liz.

“Their continued support with this new initiative means we can keep breaking the cycle for even more dogs. It’s making a real difference for dogs and their owners across Kaipara and Whangārei. We’re excited to be working with the incredible team at Mog & Dog Desexing, and alongside Whangārei Cat Rescue. With the SPCA’s support, it really is the ultimate teamwork to help break the cycle for dogs and cats in our community."

Pet owners who need desexing support in these areas should reach out to the rescue groups directly.