Animal Care Australia

Animal Welfare is Animal Care

Animal welfare by the experts

Those who keep, care for, and breed animals

Animal Care Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we reside, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

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!

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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.

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Latest Issues

For our NSW Central Coast members.⚠️⚠️WARNING to all pet owners: 1080 Fox Bait is being laid on Central Coast Nature Reserves. ⚠️⚠️1080 Fox Bait is rapidly FATAL to your pet, most DO NOT SURVIVE the drive to your vet. The baits are commonly laid on the edge of walking tracks, putting even leashed dogs at risk as your dog can quickly grab and eat bait. Areas with Baits always have a Warning sign so please AVOID these areas at all costs, even on lead, it’s just not worth the risk!! The danger outweighs any walk!! ⛔️Signs of toxicity advance very quickly and can include vomiting, being unwell and lethargic to howling and running seizures; death can occur in just 20 minutes! 😰Baiting will be conducted in the following Council natural areas where dogs are STRICTLY PROHIBITED at ALL TIMES. ⛔️Monday 29 April to Friday 7 June 2024:Katandra Reserve (Holgate), The Ridgeway Reserve (Matcham), Triple Springs Bush Reserve (Matcham).Ferntree Close Reserve (Mt Elliot-Wyoming-Lisarow), Rumbalara Reserve (Gosford-Springfield-Wyoming-Holgate), Kincumba Mountain Reserve (Kincumber-Green Point-Erina-Terrigal) and The Scenic Road Bushland Reserve (Kincumber-MacMasters Beach).Please stay away from these zones to keep your pets safe! ⚠️We advise that if working dogs are being used near the baiting locations, it’s highly recommended to muzzle them both during and after the baiting period. 🐕Central Coast residents, please share and tag your friends to let them know! ⚠️⚠️⚠️#foxbaitkills #staysafe #petwellness #petwelfare #animalreferralhospitalgosford #1080baiting #foxbait #emergenyvet #petlovers #donttrustit #keepthemclose #workingdog #important #warning #toxic #riskmanagement #instagood ... See MoreSee Less
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SA: City of Mitcham — Draft Animal Management Plan 2024 -2028The City of Mitcham is inviting feedback on the draft Animal Management Plan 2024-2028. Some of the focus areas highlighted in your feedback include:* Introduction of cat confinement* Managing dogs in open space areas* Addressing dog attacks and behaviours* Strengthening links with vets and other agencies* Defining what makes a responsible dog and/or cat owner* Utilising QR codes for signage.You can have your say directly at: yoursay.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au/animal-management-plan?ACA will also be submitting to this Review so if you would prefer to send us your feedback please email to aca@animalcareaustralia.org.au by no later than 6th May 2024 to ensure we have time to include it.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
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Fun Day SundayAnimal welfare is a serious topic and ACA continue to advocate for improvements, but every now & then we all need a laugh too.We will be posting Fun Day Sunday memes just to lighten the mood. Pics posted are not owned by ACA, and belong to those copyrighted in/on the posts. Posts are not intended to offend against or prejudice any particular species.We hope you can appreciate the giggle in the spirit it is intended. Join ACA today: www.animalcareaustralia.org.au/join/You can donate to us here:www.animalcareaustralia.org.au/donate-to-aca/#AnimalCareAustralia ... See MoreSee Less
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