All animals
Results 21-30 of 197, sorted by relevance
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Boarding Establishments
SPCA advocates for all animal boarding establishments (e.g. kennels, catteries) to be independently inspected and regulated.
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Body Modifications
SPCA opposes all body modifications of companion animals carried out for non-therapeutic reasons.
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Breed Shows
SPCA advocates for human and animal interactions that promote a Good Life where the animal experiences positive welfare and where the physical, health, and behavioural needs of animals are met before, during, and after the show.
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Breed Specific Legislation (BSL)
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.
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Breeding Companion Animals
SPCA advocates for improved legislative tools to address the ongoing welfare harms experienced by animals resulting from un-regulated breeding.
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Captive Animals
SPCA advocates that animals must only be kept in captivity if they are provided with a Good Life that provides positive welfare and meets their physical, health, behavioural needs for the duration of their lives. Species-appropriate enrichment for all captive animals is essential to ensure their welfare; and this enrichment must be varied to reduce habituation.
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Captive Bolt Guns, Firearms, and Carbon Monoxide or Carbon Dioxide Gas used for the Routine Euthanasia of Companion Animals in Pounds or Shelters
SPCA advocates that when an animal is euthanised, the method adopted must minimise fear and distress for the animal and must result in rapid loss of consciousness followed by death.
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Casualty Wildlife
SPCA believes humans have a duty of care to assist wild animals found in pain or distress as a direct consequence of a human activity or interference, or because of a natural disaster.
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Cat Cafés
SPCA is concerned about the welfare of cats housed in cat cafés and the increasing prevalence and lack of regulation of cat cafés.
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Cats in Harnesses and on Leashes
SPCA supports the walking of cats in harness provided the equipment used is appropriate, well-fitted, and secure, the cat’s physical, health, and behavioural needs are met, and the activity is stopped if the cat shows signs of stress.
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