All animals
Results 81-90 of 182, sorted by relevance
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Air Transportation of Companion Animals
SPCA supports the air transportation of companion animals only where this minimises harms to their health, physical and behavioural needs.
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Animal Assisted Interventions (AAI)
SPCA supports the involvement of appropriate companion animals in therapy or social support programmes, provided they have a Good Life where they experience positive welfare and their physical, health, and behavioural needs are met.
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Animal Pounds, Shelters, and Rescue Groups
SPCA advocates for all animal pounds, shelters and rescue groups to provide the animals in their care with a Good Life where they experience positive welfare and their physical, health, and behavioural needs are met.
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Animals Left in Vehicles
SPCA advocates for pet owners to leave their pet at home or in another suitable location on days with warm or very cold weather. Owners must never leave their animal in their vehicle in conditions where the animal may experience distress or harm as a result.
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Birds
SPCA advocates that birds must only be kept as companions when a person has the knowledge, ability, and means to provide them with a Good Life where they experience positive welfare and their physical, health and behavioural needs are met.
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Boarding Establishments
SPCA advocates for all animal boarding establishments to be independently inspected and regulated.
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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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Dew Claw Removal
SPCA advocates for the elimination of dew claw removal from breed standards for pedigree animals.
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Ear Cropping
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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