Animal Care Australia

Companion animals represented by our committee

Dogs

Fish

Cats

Native Mammals

Small Mammals

Birds

Reptiles & Frogs

Horses & Livestock

Exhibited Animals

Insects

Who is ACA?

ACA is a national incorporated association representing the interests of all animal hobbyists. Led by a strong committee composed of representatives for each major animal group – as pictured and outlined above. To find out more about how ACA is representing your favourite animals simply follow the links above.

You can have a voice – ACA has established Animal Advisory Groups for each main species. Individual members and member organisations can request to be included in these groups, so join ACA today and help by having your say!

Learn More

Why ACA

ACA was established as an independant animal welfare organisation, by uniting experienced animal keepers, carers and breeders. Extreme animal rights and animal liberationist ideologies have been influencing government legislation, regulation and policy development & implementation, without proper consultation, at the expense of you and your animals. We are here to provide a trustworthy, balanced voice – protecting you and your animals.

Learn More

Latest Issues

Animal Care Australia Inc

4 hours ago

ACA does not support the ‘no kill ideology’ - it is bad welfare!Animal rescue shelters are currently unregulated, with no accountability or transparency and growing in number. They are being encouraged by the animal rights movement with a strong emphasis on running with a ‘no kill ideology’. The need to have a no kill ideology is seriously affecting our capacity to focus on the real issues. Animal rights policies are structured around moving animals from one source to another in order to ensure it doesn’t get killed – which in theory is a great thing – save all the animals!‘No-kill’ is supposed to save healthy, treatable and rehabilitating animals and reduce their euthanasia rates by screening and selecting the animals brought into care, rather than taking the words literally. Physical health is not the be all and end all. Mental health needs are equally as important. Sometimes the most humane path is a dignified release from daily mental torment.The reality is euthanasia is real animal welfare – it has a role in ensuring the best outcome for some animals. It should never be disregarded simply to ‘save an animal’. This is why ALL animal rescues MUST BE regulated, to ensure they are maintaining proper and improved animal welfare outcomes.More information: www.animalcareaustralia.org.au/aca-welfare-policies/animal-shelter-industry/ Join ACA today: www.animalcareaustralia.org.au/join/You can donate to us here:www.animalcareaustralia.org.au/donate-to-aca/#AnimalCareAustralia #EducateNotRegulate #AnimalWelfareIsAnimalCare #WelfareIsNotAboutNumbers #AnimalRightsIsNotAnimalWelfare #AnimalsMatter #PuttingAnimalsFirst #HumanAnimalBond #PetsAreFamily #CareForAnimals #ResponsiblePetOwnership #ResponsiblePetBuyer ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook

Animal Care Australia Inc

1 day ago

ACA supports cat containment on the owners property Being in the best interests of animal welfare, Animal Care Australia supports the need for cat containment, including curfews, and education on how it actually benefits the cats.Cat containment does not equal keeping your cat indoors 24/7 — it means keeping your cat within the boundaries of your property — whatever that may be. It also includes taking your cat for walks on a leash. In other words it means the limiting of ‘free-roaming’ cats.You can achieve this safely through an outdoor escape-proof cat enclosure, a specialised escape-proof fence or supervised access in the yard. Animal Care Australia supports cats being permitted to enjoy their own neighbourhood while on a harness and lead with their owner, just like other pets are.Cats that are not confined to your property risk:Being hit by a carBeing trapped or poisonedBecoming the victim of another animal (eg: dogs)Complaints & threats from neighboursBeing stolenBeing injuredKilling native wildlifeConfrontations with other territorial catsCatching transmissible diseasesInfestations of fleas/ticks/parasitesRemember, walking with your cat outside of your property gives you the ability to protect them from all of the above risks, and the inevitable high veterinary expenses that come with the risks.Join us today: www.animalcareaustralia.org.au/join/You can donate to us here:www.animalcareaustralia.org.au/donate-to-aca/#AnimalCareAustralia #EducateNotRegulate #AnimalWelfareIsAnimalCare #WelfareIsNotAboutNumbers #AnimalRightsIsNotAnimalWelfare #AnimalsMatter #PuttingAnimalsFirst #HumanAnimalBond #PetsAreFamily #CareForAnimals #ResponsiblePetOwnership #ResponsiblePetBuyer ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook