Animal Welfare

Charities New Zealand

Paws of Hope Foundation

Nationwide

Paws of Hope Foundation’s mission is to provide free, premium quality pet food to families and individuals facing financial hardship who are struggling to feed their pets. The programme is delivered through food banks and aims to ensure that pets are not abandoned or surrendered due to financial difficulties.

Community Cat Coalition Inc.

Auckland — Tāmaki Makaurau

We stand for reduced animal suffering. We are changing the planet by sorting the problem of too many stray or community cats in Auckland effectively and in a way which respects sentience.

Standardbred Stable to Stirrup Charitable Trust

Canterbury — Waitaha

To provide & inspire assistance for the rescue, rehabilitation, recycling & rehoming of Standardbred horses: the priority being horses retired directly from their trainers & to provide grazing, housing & shelter for standardbred horses until rehomed (primary purposes). To educate and train volunteers so that they are able to work and assist with the primary purposes of the Trust. To educate the public on the work of the Trust, how to care & take responsibility for Standardbred horses

Born to Run Adventure Racing Charitable Trust

Northland — Te Tai Tokerau

Born to Run Adventure Racing Charitable Trust is about two unique objectives. We want to create the most exhilarating adventure races imaginable, all while advocating for the welfare of miniature ponies.

Chained Dog Rehabilitation & Rehoming

Auckland — Tāmaki Makaurau

We work to empower dog owners so they can provide their dogs with the most fulfilling and happy life, by providing the tools and advice to do so.

We Love Dogs Charitable Trust

Taranaki

Enhancing the lives of dogs, their owners and the community.

Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust

Auckland — Tāmaki Makaurau

Our mission is to engage with New Zealanders to ensure our biodiversity promotes a thriving moth and butterfly population.

Pet Whisperer Rescue Trust

Auckland — Tāmaki Makaurau

We put our hearts into Rescuing, Rehabilitating and Rehoming stray and abandoned pets who need love and compassion.

Paws 4 Life

Waikato

Our mission is simple – to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome companion animals who have no one else to speak up for them.

Vegan Society NZ

Nationwide

The Vegan Society of Aotearoa New Zealand is a national charity that encourages and supports vegans and vegan options.

HUHA

Nationwide

HUHA is NZ's leading no kill shelter and is dedicated to teaching empathy to the community and providing shelter for those less fortunate animals that struggle to survive in today’s disposable culture.

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