RSPCA Policy C09 Animal fights

Adopted on January 21, 2026
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The RSPCA opposes 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 and/or gambling.

Note:

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

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.