RSPCA Policy C09 Animal fighting

9.1

RSPCA Australia is opposed to the use of animals in any form of fighting as animals are placed at significant risk of pain, injury, suffering or death for the purpose of entertainment.

Note: Animal fights refers to bull fighting, cock fighting, dog fighting or any sport where an animal is provoked to fight another animal or human.

Adopted on March 30, 2016

RSPCA policies reflect the best available evidence to direct and guide RSPCA and others, to promote and achieve good animal welfare outcomes.

Reference to ‘the RSPCA’ or ‘RSPCA’ in this document means RSPCA Australia and each of the RSPCA Australia member Societies.