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SPCA advocates for regular dental check-ups for companion animals by a veterinarian or board-certified veterinary dentist. SPCA recommends developing a dental care routine at home, in addition to regular veterinary dental exams and dental cleanings.

SPCA advocates that animals are provided with appropriate diet in a manner which provides a Good Life where they experience positive welfare and their physical, health and behavioural needs are met.

SPCA recommends that 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.

SPCA advocates that healthy, pre-weaned kittens should be kept with their mother, provided they are in a safe location and not at risk to welfare harms.

​SPCA advocates that guinea pigs 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.

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

​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.