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  •   Home > News > Living & Travel

    SPCA's Taupo Centre closed today, after a man demanding the return of his dog yesterday threatened to burn the building down

    SPCA's Taupo Centre closed today, after a man demanding the return of his dog yesterday threatened to burn the building down


    Staff immediately closed up and notified Police.

    Animal services general manager, Corey Regnerus-Kell, says security has been intensified and staff have been offered counselling.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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