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Welcome to Wellington SPCA's June edition of eNews. Help us spread the word - please forward this email to friends and family today!

Protect your pets for peace of mind


	Wellington SPCA has joined up with Pet-n-Sur to offer you comprehensive low-cost, no fuss pet health cover called the Wellington SPCA Pet Protection Plan. Click here to download and view the plan.

As well as your pets benefiting, with every Wellington SPCA plan purchased Pet-n-Sur will donate 10% of your first year’s premiums to Wellington SPCA. Apply today to ensure your precious family pets get the very best veterinary care and help animals less fortunate than your own. Phone 0800 738 678 and mention Wellington SPCA to get this exclusive deal.

Cupcake Day registrations are now open!

Grab your favourite cupcake recipe, get your mixer ready and fire up that oven for the SPCA’s Cupcake Day on Monday 29 August 2011!

Cupcake Day is a fun way to support Wellington SPCA’s animals that need your help. All money raised in the Wellington region goes toward the care of animals at Wellington SPCA’s Newtown and Waikanae Centres. It’s easy. Simply bake cupcakes and sell them to raise funds! You can bake by yourself or team up with your friends, school or work colleagues.

Darling dog desperately needs new home


	This is Ray. Ray was found dumped, huddled under a tree with his two litter mates at Breaker Bay in Wellington. Ray’s two siblings were adopted shortly after they were brought to our Newtown Centre. Ray, however, has been in our care since December last year and is still desperately waiting to find his forever home.

Ray is the most awesome dog! He is great with other dogs and people, is super cuddly, friendly, clever and extremely handsome. If you’re looking to adopt dog number one, two, or even three, then Ray is the perfect dog for you!

For more information on adopting Ray please phone our Newtown Centre on 04 389 8044 ext 807.

SPCA Diners Club Companion Card


Diners Club New Zealand supports the SPCA through a co-branded charge card partnership - a financial product which allows you to donate to the SPCA every time you shop!

Wellington SPCA receives $25.00 for each new SPCA card opened in our region; 25 cents for every $100 spent on　purchases (with no extra cost to you!), and you can also donate your reward points to the SPCA.

There are lots of card member benefits including a complimentary 1.5kg bag of SPCA pet food for every new card account, 10% discount on Pet-n-Sur pet insurance and access to over 450 VIP international airport lounges.

Apply for a SPCA Diners Club Companion Card today and save lives as you shop.

Jail for letting dog starve to death

On 31 May in Lower Hutt District Court, Judge Peter Butler sentenced Mark Brendon Robertson to four months' jail for failing to provide proper and sufficient food to an animal and disqualified Robertson from owning an animal for the rest of his life.

Our animal welfare inspectors found Mark Robertson’s severely emaciated Staffordshire bull terrier lying dead under a flax bush in September 2007. The male dog, named Sid, had resorted to eating grass, sticks and dirt before he died of starvation.

Robertson, 44, repeatedly failed to appear in court, and several warrants were issued for his arrest. He was finally arrested and remanded in custody on 10 May after his mugshot was published in The Dominion Post’s Capital Beat section, and a member of public tipped off police.

Sid the dog lost his life because he was denied the basic necessities of life. This is extremely saddening, but we’re pleased this perpetrator of animal cruelty has finally been brought to justice. To read more about Robertson’s sentencing click here.

20% off your order and 20% towards the Wellington SPCA at Yopie's Store

Yopie's Store is New Zealand's friendly online kids design store bringing you fresh ideas for babies, kids and parents. Yopie's Store loves fun and imaginative clothes, toys and gifts... and they also love us!

Purchase any item online at Yopie’s Store from 10 June to 10 July 2011 and Yopie's Store will donate 20% of the purchase price to Wellington SPCA. You'll also get an amazing 20% off your order, as well as free delivery to anywhere in New Zealand!

Enter the voucher code ‘WgtnSPCA’ at the checkout to get this great deal and share the love. Start shopping now!

* Free gift wrapping and gift cards available * Valid from 10 June 2011 to 10 July 2011 only * No "change of mind" returns please *

A ‘Good Morning’ for Mikey

Mikey came to Wellington SPCA as a stray cat found in Wainuiomata, in December 2010. Last week, Mikey visited our friends at the Good Morning show.

Being deaf, Mikey has an extremely loud meow. Two special people heard Mikey’s plea and immediately contacted our Newtown Centre to enquire about adopting him. The next day, Mikey’s new mum and dad were waiting to adopt him even before our doors opened! Mikey is now happily settled into his new home with three other white, deaf cats and a German Shepherd!

Thank you to all our donors for giving Mikey a second chance at life

Bodies Under Construction

The team at Bodies Under Construction’s family gym are big cat lovers and supporters of Wellington SPCA. They offer you the best all-round, family orientated gym to give you the energy to live life to the full. They have an amazing team of personal trainers, the best group fitness programmes and an extensive range of gym equipment.


	Bodies Under Construction would like to offer you, as a supporter of Wellington SPCA, an exclusive deal!

Join today for only $18.00 per week and no joining fee - brilliant!

This is a huge saving of $750.00 over the contract term. So don’t delay – join today! Contact Shaun or visit the friendly team at 29 Kingsford Smith Street, Rongotai, Wellington. You won’t regret it! Be sure to mention you’re a friend of Wellington SPCA.

Terms and Conditions * First time gym users only * You must be over 18 years of age * 18 month term contract * Family Gym only * Offer available until 30 June 2011 * Not in conjunction with any other offer *

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Our Newtown Centre’s opening hours have changed. Please check out our new opening hours online.

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