The Humane Society of New Zealand

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ADOPT

Cats & dogs looking for forever homes

These cats & dogs are in need of caring owners dedicated to ensuring their needs are met — always! Our volunteers ensure they find the best home for our rescues.

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DESEX YOUR PET

Neuter and Spay — the only way

We believe desexing pets is the single most important way to prevent  unwanted animals. If you need financial assistance to desex your pet, we can help.

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DONATE

Help us help animals

There are several ways you can help animals. You can become a Member of the Humane Society, a volunteer, or a foster home. You can also donate or leave the Society a bequest .

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Since 1975, we’ve been rescuing, rehabilitating and finding forever homes for cats & dogs.

The Humane Society of NZ advocates desexing as the primary way to prevent unwanted animals. As a not-for-profit organisation, we rely on private donations, bequests, and memberships to fund our work.

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These animals are in need of a home

Doreen

AGE

8 months - 16/09/25

SEX

Female

BREED

American Bulldog x

DESEX

Yes

Status

Available

Doreen loves affection and is a champion snuggler.

Shamus

AGE

12 months - 19/02/25

SEX

Male

BREED

Pointer

DESEX

Yes

Status

Available

Shamus loves going for walks, is very good on lead and meeting other dogs and humans.

Melon

AGE

7 years

SEX

Male

BREED

Shih Tzu x

DESEX

Yes

Status

Out on Trial - 12/10/25

Melon loves going for walks and being active.

ADOPTED PETS

Happy Tails

Tiva

These are few updated pictures of our wonderful little Tiva, she is fitting in so well. She is a quick learner and now sits and waits by her bowl until she is given the “O K” to dig in, which she does with great gusto and then goes and makes sure Spencer hasn’t forgotten to…

Chico

It is just 6 weeks since we brought this gorgeous little man into our home. He has made huge strides and is so much stronger, more confident and learning that not all the world is against him! His poor eyesight certainly is a problem for him, and he ,at times, gets  frightened by shapes and…

Leah

Just wanted to update you as to how Leah is doing. We are absolutely in love with her she is the most delightful and loving dog! She settled in very quickly and made herself at home – we feel like she has been with us forever. She is extremely clever and such a very good…

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Auction of Pottery pieces to support the Humane Society

The wonderful South Island artist Jim Cooper has donated a number of his pottery pieces as a fund raiser for the Humane Society, Many many thanks to #whitespacecontemporaryart for facilitating this. Auction is on TradeMe here https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/search?member_listing=8375210 You can see the pieces for auction at Shop 8, Ponsonby Central, Auckland from today (14 November) until…

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Donating and becoming a member will automatically sign you up to receive newsletters so you can keep up with everything The Humane Society of New Zealand is doing. Fill out a form to join our cause.