Te Puna Kararehe - Animal Behaviour and Husbandry Centre

Looking for one or two adorable bundles of fluff to add to your family? Look no further. These two sweethearts are searching for their forever homes. 🐱 🧡

Contact Auckland Cavy Care for enquiries and how to adopt.

Auckland Cavy Care don’t just care for guinea pigs! If you know anyone in a position to adopt one of these beautiful babies, please reach out to Auckland Cavy Care to register your interest 🐱 🧡

🐾 Six Adorable Rescue Kittens Looking for Homes! 🐾

Our six gorgeous kittens are now 10 weeks old and ready to find their forever families! Each kitten has been desexed, microchipped, and had their first vaccination.

These little ones had a rough start — they were being given away for free at just 3 weeks old, far too young to leave their mum. Thankfully, we were able to step in and convince the owner to surrender all the kittens and their mumma cat so they could grow up safe, healthy, and loved.

Meet the crew:
🤍 **Broccolini** – a sweet, calm, fluffy white girl who loves gentle cuddles.
🖤 **Radicchio** – a playful, short-haired black boy full of energy and fun.
🤍 **Bean** – a shy but loving little white runt; she had ovarian cysts removed during her spay and is doing great now.
🤍 **Gherkin** – a short-haired white boy with blue eyes, shy at first but very affectionate once he warms up.
🤍 **Tomatillo** – one of our fluffy white twin boys, brave and gentle with a big heart.
🤍 **Rutabaga** – Tomatillo’s twin, also fluffy and white, playful and full of personality.

All white kittens are indoor-only due to their white coats and risk of sun damage.

💌 To adopt please fill out our adoption application form at https://www.aucklandcavycare.org.nz/cat-adoption-form or learn more, email [email protected]

Your adoption helps us continue rescuing and caring for animals in need 💕

Great desexjng opportunities! 🐱

Prepare now for all animals, including sufficient shelter, water, food and medications (for at least 3 days).

With severe weather on the way, now is the time to think ahead and make a plan - for both you and your animals 🐾

Cyclone Vaianu is expected to impact the North Island on Sunday, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and the potential for coastal inundation.

Animals are part of the whānau - and emergencies can be incredibly stressful if you’re not prepared. A little planning now can make a big difference when it matters most.

PREPARE WITH THESE STEPS:
🚨 Prepare them for possible evacuation - have food, medication, leads, carriers, and any essentials ready to go
🚨Make sure their identification details (like microchip information on the New Zealand Companion Animal Register) are up to date
🚨Have a plan for where they will go if you need to leave quickly
🚨If you have livestock or horses in paddocks near waterways that have the potential to flood (streams, rivers etc.), move them to
higher ground.
🚨Ask for help early if needed

Remember, keep animals away from flood water. It may be contaminated with biological waste and chemicals.

More information on preparing companion animals:
https://www.companionanimals.nz/animals-in-emergency

More information for livestock, lifestyle block, horses etc: https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/26527-Animals-affected-by-flood-Advice-for-livestock-lifestyle-block-horse-and-pet-owners

A number of Severe Weather Watches have already been issued, and these may be upgraded as the situation develops. Stay up to date with the latest information here: https://www.metservice.com/warnings/severe-weather-outlook

Taking steps now helps protect the animals who rely on us 💛

A great rescue to volunteer with. See details below

Volunteering We ask all new volunteers to come for at least one trial day before committing long-term. This gives you a chance to see if volunteering with us is the right fit for you.

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It’s so let's celebrate the positive impact rabbits can have on our well-being 🐰💚

Their calm, gentle nature can help to reduce stress & anxiety, while their playful antics bring joy and companionship.

Caring for rabbits encourages mindfulness and offers emotional support, making them wonderful furry friends for boosting mental health 🌿🐾

But remember to only bring rabbits into your home if you’re able to give them the love, time & commitment they deserve.

Please share, far and wide. Desexing can drastically minimise and prevent future welfare concerns 🐈

Almost 50 applications for this FREE offer so far - please keep sharing and telling anyone who needs this!

Appointments are booked and my vet is waiting!

Ideally - you will need to be able to get your cats or kittens to Lynfield Vets - that's really the only requirement. BUT please get in touch as we might be able to help with other vet clinics.

PLEASE SHARE!

*FREE DESEXING & MICROCHIPPING* FOR CATS AND KITTENS

That's right - FREE!

To everyone who's messaged me asking for "a free kitten" ... here's something for FREE.

Do you know anyone with a cat or kitten that needs desexing? Now is the time to get it done for FREE!

From now until 12 December 2025, Auckland City Kitties will pay to have your cat(s) or kitten(s) desexed and microchipped for FREE.

Do you know someone who could take advantage of this offer? There are no strings attached. *Auckland based only.

Simply DM the page or email: [email protected]

👏🏻 🐶

🚨 New Dog Tethering Rules in Effect Today (25 Sept 2025) 🐶

From today, new dog tethering regulations under the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Regulations are active in New Zealand.

These rules aren’t about banning tethering entirely - they’re about preventing harm and protecting dogs. SPCA New Zealand have put together some great FAQs you can read on this at the bottom of this post - but here's a quick summary:

⭕𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟱𝗔 – 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴
It will now be an offence to tether a dog if two or more “signs of prolonged tethering” are present. Examples include ground worn bare, buildup of faeces, injuries from the tether, locked collars, fly strike dermatitis, or behavioural signs like constant pacing or barking.
⭕𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟱𝗕 – 𝗩𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗴𝘀
Tethering vulnerable dogs (puppies under 6 months, pregnant or nursing dogs, dogs in heat) will only be allowed in very short, supervised situations (e.g. for vet care or brief necessary tasks). Otherwise it’s prohibited.
➡️𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝗻
Dogs can still be tethered for periods of time - as long as they’re not showing signs of harm, and especially not vulnerable dogs outside the allowed exceptions.
📖𝗘𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Inspectors will begin with a focus on education, helping people understand the new rules. But in serious or non-compliant cases, infringement fines can be issued ($500 for prolonged tethering, $300 for vulnerable dog violations). Importantly, the regulations give inspectors clearer legal backing to step in earlier where harmful tethering is occurring.
❓𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗹𝘆
If you suspect a dog is tethered in breach of the rules (signs of harm, vulnerable dog, etc.), SPCA encourages you to submit a welfare complaint via their website or contact your local SPCA centre.

These regulations aren’t aimed at responsible dog owners - they’re designed to protect dogs in situations where, until now, inspectors haven’t had the legal tools to step in.

If you’re a dog guardian, now is a great time to double-check how and where your dog is tethered - make sure it’s safe, supervised, and doesn’t show signs of stress or physical harm.

SPCA FAQ: https://www.spca.nz/news-and-events/news-article/dog-tethering-regulations-faqs

Cat desexing, share far & wide 🐱 ✂️

Almost 50 applications for this FREE offer so far - please keep sharing and telling anyone who needs this!

Appointments are booked and my vet is waiting!

Ideally - you will need to be able to get your cats or kittens to Lynfield Vets - that's really the only requirement. BUT please get in touch as we might be able to help with other vet clinics.

PLEASE SHARE!

*FREE DESEXING & MICROCHIPPING* FOR CATS AND KITTENS

That's right - FREE!

To everyone who's messaged me asking for "a free kitten" ... here's something for FREE.

Do you know anyone with a cat or kitten that needs desexing? Now is the time to get it done for FREE!

From now until 12 December 2025, Auckland City Kitties will pay to have your cat(s) or kitten(s) desexed and microchipped for FREE.

Do you know someone who could take advantage of this offer? There are no strings attached. *Auckland based only.

Simply DM the page or email: [email protected]