All animals
Results 61-70 of 182, sorted by relevance
-
Fur Trapping
SPCA is against farming of wild animals for their fur.
-
Hunting with Dogs
SPCA advocates animals should only be hunted with methods that minimise the negative welfare impacts. SPCA opposes the hunting of animals with dogs because of the negative impacts to the welfare of both the hunted animal and the dogs.
-
Live Decoy Bird Traps
SPCA advocates that only trapping methods that minimise the negative welfare harms caused to targeted and non-targeted animals.
-
Wild Animals Killed for Food
SPCA advocates that the killing or capturing of wild animals for food must only be done in ways that minimise negative impacts on animal welfare.
-
Sea Lions
SPCA opposes human activities that result in the injuries or deaths of New Zealand sea lions. SPCA advocates for increased protection of sea lion welfare and recover the species to non-threatened status. Our organisation is concerned with fisheries activities that impact sea lions, particularly around breeding populations.
-
Sharks
SPCA advocates for non-lethal methods of shark attack prevention, for example, patrols and surveillance, and educational programmes on shark awareness. SPCA opposes the culling of sharks, i.e., the baiting and killing of sharks, to reduce shark attacks.
-
Pest Control
SPCA values the lives of all animals and recognises that they are all equally deserving of protection from experiencing pain or distress.
-
Poisons
SPCA advocates that only methods that minimise negative welfare harms caused to targeted and non-targeted animals be used to kill animals. SPCA opposes the current use of poisons to kill animals because of the level of pain and distress caused to animals.
-
Trapping
SPCA advocates that only trapping methods that minimise the negative welfare harms caused to targeted and non-targeted animals be used to trap animals.
-
Snares
SPCA advocates that only methods that minimise the negative welfare harms caused to targeted and non-targeted animals be used to trap or kill animals.
Get SPCA updates
Sign me up for emails and text messages about how SPCA is helping animals in need
We're so happy you've joined us!
We‘re excited to start sharing our inspirational stories with you, keep you up to date with how we’re helping New Zealand's animals, and let you know when there are opportunities to give your support.
But you don't have to wait for our next email. Here are a few ways to get involved right now.
Watch this space for your next update! And thanks again for your support, it’s what keeps us going.
Ngā mihi nui
The SPCA New Zealand Team