Positions - Companion Animals

SPCA advocates for the removal of Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) that prohibits or significantly limits the possession of dogs based solely upon their breed or type.

SPCA supports the air transportation of companion animals only where this minimises harms to their health, physical and behavioural needs.

SPCA supports the involvement of appropriate companion animals in therapy or social support programmes, provided they have a Good Life where they experience positive welfare and their physical, health, and behavioural needs are met.

SPCA advocates for all animal pounds, shelters and rescue groups to provide the animals in their care with a Good Life where they experience positive welfare and their physical, health, and behavioural needs are met.

SPCA advocates for pet owners to leave their pet at home or in another suitable location on days with warm or very cold weather. Owners must never leave their animal in their vehicle in conditions where the animal may experience distress or harm as a result.

SPCA advocates that birds must only be kept as companions when a person has the knowledge, ability, and means to provide them with a Good Life where they experience positive welfare and their physical, health and behavioural needs are met.

SPCA advocates for all animal boarding establishments to be independently inspected and regulated.

SPCA advocates for the use of reward-based training to manage excessive barking in dogs.

SPCA supports the use of reward-based training and appropriate enrichment to manage aggression and redirect cats from scratching on inappropriate surfaces.

SPCA advocates for the elimination of dew claw removal from breed standards for pedigree animals.