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Results 1-9 of 9, sorted by relevance
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Animal Deterrents and Exclusion Methods
SPCA advocates for the use of physical exclusion methods and safe non-lethal animal deterrents to keep animals out of areas where their presence is unwanted or has potential to be harmful.
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Animal Sentience
SPCA recognises animals as sentient beings. ‘Animal sentience’ means that animals are capable of having feelings, emotions, perceptions and experiences that matter to them.
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Animal Welfare Legislation and Standards
SPCA advocates for the term ‘physical, health and behavioural needs’ in the Animal Welfare Act 1999 to be redefined.
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Animals on Social Media
SPCA advocates for social media platforms, influencers, and content creators to take responsibility for how animals are depicted on their social media channels.
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Commissioner for Animals
SPCA supports the call for an independent Commissioner for Animals to ensure effective oversight of the animal welfare system.
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Depictions of Animals in Films, Television, and Advertisements
SPCA advocates for responsible depictions of animals in films, television and advertising.
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Fireworks
SPCA advocates for a ban on the private sale and use of fireworks in New Zealand due to the distress and harm they cause to animals. SPCA advocates that fireworks, pyrotechnics and gas-fired explosions should never be permitted to be used at events involving animals due to the distress they cause animals.
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One Welfare
SPCA supports a ‘One Welfare’ approach which recognises the interconnectedness of animal welfare, human wellbeing, and the environment.
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The Five Domains
SPCA advocates for the use of the ‘Five Domains’ model of animal welfare in science and legislation in preference to the ‘Five Freedoms’.
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