Animal House

Top rating factual series about the tireless work of the Auckland SPCA to save animals from abuse, neglect, abandonment or simply hard times. 

Animal House - which evolved into the equally high rating SPCA Rescue series - is New Zealand’s original show showcasing the work of the "animal police" - the inspectors out on the road tackling animal welfare at the coalface, the vet staff, animal handlers and devoted volunteers who all go above and beyond the call of duty to give unwanted and unloved animals a chance at a new life. 

Animal House is a series about the brave and tireless work of the SPCA to save animals from abuse, neglect, abandonment and hard times. It focuses on the work of the "animal police" - inspectors on the road tackling animal cruelty and seeking justice for victims.

The series is filmed mostly at the Auckland SPCA, which handles almost 3000 complaints about animals in trouble each year.

While most animal stories begin with the inspectorate or field officers, SPCA Rescue also showcases the work of vet staff, animal handlers and SPCA volunteers as they try to nurse them back to recovery. All go beyond the call of duty to give so many unwanted and unloved animals a chance at a new life.

The much-loved programme - formerly known as Animal House - spanned six series and consistently rated in New Zealand’s top 10 shows. 

Broadcaster TVNZ 1

Series 1, 2004 - 11 x 1/2 Hour
Series 2, 2005 - 13 X 1/2 Hour
Series 3, 2006 - 13 x 1/2 Hour
Series 4, 2008 - 10 x 1/2 Hour
Series 5, 2010 - 10 x 1/2 Hour
Series 6, 2011, SPCA Rescue - 10 x 1/2 Hour

Imagination Television Ltd. Original Format

Awards

Winner, Best Observational Documentary Series, NZTV Awards 2012