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​Kitten socialisation is the process of introducing a kitten to a variety of different experiences, environments, people, and other animals in order to help them become a confident and friendly adult cat.

In New Zealand, animals are used for research, testing, and teaching (RTT) for a variety of reasons. Animals may be used in experiments to find new health treatments for humans or other animals, to better understand wildlife behaviour such as migration routes, to test the safety of a new drug, or to facilitate learning outcomes for students.

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

Greyhounds can make wonderful companion animals. Their early experiences may be quite different from those of many other dogs, and some greyhounds may need time and support as they adjust to life as a companion animal. Understanding their unique characteristics and care needs can help greyhounds and their families build a happy life together.

​SPCA advocates that animal welfare is considered as part of the sustainability in farming.

Domestic rabbits are a popular companion animal in New Zealand. However, many owners do not have their rabbits desexed, which can lead to health problems and overpopulation.

​SPCA advocates that farm dogs must only be kept where 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 for their whole life.

​SPCA advocates for advancements in technology and more open disciplinary attitudes and practices to move away from use of questionable psychological or behavioural tests.

SPCA opposes the practice of feeding farmed fish with purpose-caught wild forage fish.

​SPCA supports the keeping of backyard chickens and other poultry, provided they have a Good Life where they experience positive welfare and their physical, health, and behavioural needs are met.