The mission and objectives of SPCA Sandakan is to:

1. Promoting Responsible Pet Ownership

Encourage responsible pet ownership by:

• Promoting and encouraging the neutering of pets,
• Providing information, assistance and advisory service in the proper care of animals,
• Educating the public and school children through informative articles, talks and visits,
• Organizing discussions, dialogues, seminars, exhibitions and relevant activities emphasizing responsibility towards animals,
• Cooperating with veterinarians in providing guidelines for the proper care of animals.

2. Lobby For Government Legislation

Lobby the government towards more effective legislation and humane enforcement [eg. Animal Act, 1953 (revised 2006)].

3. Prevention of Animal Cruelty

Eliminate animal cruelty by:

• Discouraging the sale of animals by unlicensed pet breeders and the consumption of cat and dog meat as food,
• Endeavoring to reduce animal overpopulation.