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SPCA advocates that the most humane options of killing are used for animals used for research, testing, and teaching. SPCA opposes the current use of carbon dioxide (CO2) as a killing method for animals used in research, testing, and teaching.

​SPCA supports initiatives which make communities more animal-friendly. This includes pet-friendly public transport, workplaces and cities.

SPCA advocates that when animals are given to a recipient as a gift, the recipient should have expressed an ongoing interest in being an animal owner and be able to provide them with a Good Life where they experience positive welfare and their physical, health and behavioural needs are met.

​SPCA is concerned about the practice of taping or gluing puppies’ ears to achieve breed standards.

SPCA advocates that companion animals should be securely and appropriately contained during transport to protect them from causing an accident or being injured.

SPCA advocates for the humane stunning and slaughter of farmed fish.

​SPCA advocates for advancements in technology and more open disciplinary attitudes and practices to move away from use of questionable psychological or behavioural tests.

​SPCA advocates for continuous improvement in the refinement, reduction, and replacement of animals used in testing.

​SPCA advocates for continuous improvement in use of animals in research, testing, and teaching where animal behavioural experiments are used.

​SPCA supports efforts to keep animals healthy and happy in their existing home or community through supportive services, including education, supplies and other resources.