• RSPCA Policy A6 Breeding and rearing of companion animals

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    (adopted 08/04/2024) [4] Inbreeding is the mating of related individuals who have one or more ancestors in common. Close inbreeding is the intentional mating of close relatives. This includes (but is not limited to) mating first-degree relatives (e.g. full siblings and between parents and offspring) and second-degree relatives (e.g. grandparents…

  • RSPCA Policy A7 Companion animal management

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    (adopted 08/04/2024) [5] Sterilisation includes all procedures and techniques that render the animal unable to produce offspring. Surgical sterilisation includes desexing (castration and spaying – ovariohysterectomy or ovariectomy) and gonad sparing sterilisation options (e.g. vasectomy). Non-surgical sterilisation may include options such as chemical castration or other emerging options such as…

  • RSPCA Policy A8 Housing and environmental needs of companion animals

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    (adopted 08/04/2024) [9] Tethering means using a lead (rope, wire, or chain), one end of which is attached to the animal or a restraint device on the animal and the other to a fixture in the animal’s environment to prevent/limit movement and confine the animal to a desired area.

  • RSPCA Policy B1 Farm animals – general principles

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    See also RSPCA policy H2 Standards codes of practice and guidelines RSPCA position paper GP1 Animal welfare legislation RSPCA position paper GP2 Development of animal welfare standards (Reviewed 28/03/2018)

  • RSPCA Policy B3 Environment and housing

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    * This is not an exhaustive list and for species and/or housing systems not specifically listed, B1 Farm animals – general principles as well as any other relevant farm animal policies apply. (Reviewed 28/03/2018)

  • What laws are necessary to stop puppy farming?

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    Puppy farming is considered to be a major animal welfare issue in Australia.  The RSPCA has dedicated considerable time and resources to investigating and developing strategies, in conjunction with key stakeholders, for how this practice may be brought to an end. Animal management and animal welfare laws must be amended…

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