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De-extinction for Conservation
SPCA recognises the values that many people have for native New Zealand wildlife, including those that are extinct. SPCA is concerned with the welfare harms that can happen to animals used to produce modern versions of extinct species through de-extinction and animals that are a result of de-extinction processes.
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Debarking and Devoicing
SPCA advocates for the use of reward-based training to manage excessive barking in dogs.
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Declawing
SPCA supports the use of reward-based training and appropriate enrichment to manage aggression and redirect cats from scratching on inappropriate surfaces.
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Deer Velvet
SPCA opposes the amputation of velvet antler for commercial purposes.
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Deliberate Spread of Viruses or Other Biological Control Methods
SPCA advocates for the use of methods of population control that minimise the negative welfare harms caused to targeted and non-targeted animals. SPCA opposes the use of viruses or other biological control methods that cause welfare harm to control animal populations.
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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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Desexing
SPCA advocates for all companion cats, dogs, and other companion animals as deemed appropriate, to be desexed before selling or rehoming, except registered breeding animals.
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Destruction or Disruption of the Natural Environment
SPCA advocates for an animal welfare impact assessment for any activity that may cause negative welfare impacts to wildlife, including damage to the environment itself, e.g., the pollution of land, air, or water.
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Dew Claw Removal
SPCA advocates for the removal of any dew claws from dogs to be prohibited unless carried out by a veterinarian (or a veterinary student under the direct supervision of a veterinarian) for therapeutic reasons and adequate and appropriate medical care is provided prior to, during and after the operation, including anaesthesia and analgesia.
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Dissection of Dead Animals
SPCA advocates for the use of humane alternatives to animals for classroom dissection.
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