Not just cats and dogs: SPCA seeks foster homes for farm animals

Home / The CountryRNZ CheckpointRNZ·22 Jun, 2026 08:30 PM3 mins to readThousands of animals, including farm animals, need foster homes this winter. Photo / 123rfThousands of animals, including farm animals, need foster homes this winter. Photo / 123rfBy RNZ CheckpointThousands of animals need foster homes this winter, and it is not just cats and dogs – many of those who need a home are farm animals.

The SPCA is looking for 250 fosters for dogs and cats, but goats, horses and more

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Not just cats and dogs: SPCA seeks foster homes for farm animals

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