SPCA New Zealand
Animal Advocacy

Position Statements

All animals

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  • Dog Parks
    SPCA recommends that a dog’s suitability is assessed on a case-by-case basis, based on consideration of age, temperament, life history, and the safety and suitability of the location.
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  • Dog Safety
    SPCA advocates for evidence-based initiatives and legislation to reduce the risk of dog bites.
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  • Doggy Daycares
    SPCA advocates for doggy daycares to be independently inspected for compliance with welfare legislation.
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  • Dolphins
    SPCA advocates for the protection of dolphins and their ecosystems so they can live a Good Life, experience positive welfare and their physical, health, and behavioural needs are met.
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  • Down Cows
    SPCA supports the use of preventative management practices to reduce the likelihood of down cows.
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  • Ear Cropping and Tipping
    SPCA supports pinnectomy procedures only when conducted by a veterinarian, or a veterinary student under the direct supervision of a veterinarian, for therapeutic reasons and where adequate and appropriate medical care is provided prior to, during and after the operation, including anaesthesia and analgesia.
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  • Eels
    SPCA advocates for the humane slaughter of eels.
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  • Electric Prodders
    SPCA advocates that the need for electric prodding devices can be eliminated with appropriate handling and husbandry techniques and improved equipment and facilities.
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  • Electric Shock Collars for Dogs
    SPCA advocates for a ban on the production, importation, sale or use of electric shock collars for dogs due to the pain and distress they cause to animals.
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  • Electroimmobolisation
    SPCA advocates for a ban on the use of electroimmobilisation to be implemented as soon as possible.
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