SPCA New Zealand - Animal Welfare Certified
Our standards
Derived from The Five Domains of Animal Welfare to raise the bar of animal welfare in New Zealand.
positive mental experience
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Good nutrition
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Good Physical Environment
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Good health
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Appropriate Behavioural Interactions
How we develop SPCA Certified standards
SPCA Certified is governed by SPCA. SPCA Certified standards are written and reviewed independently by a team of highly qualified scientists at SPCA, and reviewed every three years to continue raising the bar for animal welfare.
SPCA Certified facilitates the implementation of these standards to achieve positive animal welfare outcomes and ensures standards are upheld by SPCA Certified members.
Experts in animal welfare
The standards are developed by a team of highly qualified scientists using evidence-based methodologies, under the guidance of SPCA Chief Scientific Officer, Dr Arnja Dale.
A wide range of factors are taken into consideration during this process. This includes SPCA policy; the latest in animal welfare science; current legislation; advice from veterinarians, pet care professionals and technical specialists; as well as industry best practice and practical farming experience.
To ensure we continue raising the bar for animal welfare, we are committed to reviewing our standards every three years.
We are independent
Our certification is not governed by any industry body, meaning we have no external pressures when formulating our standards. We act solely in the interest of improving animal welfare, not for any profit incentive.
