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.

Current education campaigns and initiatives

Halloween

Travelling with pets

H5 Bird Flu Advice for pet owners

Pets in natural emergencies

Animal Welfare Commission


Companion animals represented by our committee

Dogs

Cats

Birds

Reptiles & Frogs

Small Mammals

Horses & Livestock

Native Mammals

Exhibited Animals

Insects

Fish

Who is Animal Care Australia?

Animal Care Australia is a national incorporated association whose primary purpose is preventing and relieving the suffering of animals through education and advocacy.

Animal Care Australia advocate for responsible pet ownership and acknowledgement of society’s need for a human-animal bond by representing the interests of all animal hobbyists, keepers, carers and breeders.

Led by a strong committee composed of representatives for each major animal group – as pictured and outlined above. To find out more about how Animal Care Australia is representing your favourite animals simply follow the links above.

Animal Care Australia works to support the millions of Australians who live with pets and companion animals, so join Animal Care Australia today!

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Why Animal Care Australia

Animal Care Australia was established as an independent 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.

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

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Latest Issues

It is Friday 13th! Will you avoid or hug a black cat today?Did you know in western and Christian cultures, black cats are often considered to be bad luck. This bad reputation has followed black cats around for centuries, having really taken hold in Europe during the Middle Ages. Pope Gregory IX, for example, declared these cats to be an incarnation of the devil himself in 1233 AD and the association of black cats with witchcraft lasted for centuries. That association lasted until the famous witch trials that occurred in the 16th and 17th centuries, where you could be accused of being a witch (and subsequently condemned to death) for just owning a black cat.On the other hand, in many cultures, black cats are signs of good luck. A black cat in your house is believed to bring prosperity in Scotland, and a sneezing black cat is considered good luck in Italy!So will you AVOID or HUG a black today?#AnimalCareAustralia #friday13th #blackcat ...
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Animal Care Australia has updated our Advocacy Library.Shaping animal welfare through facts, foundation, and care.The Library has a fresh look with easy access to all of our advocacy documents.Advocacy Library: www.animalcareaustralia.org.au/aca-library/Practical, trusted advocacy for keepers, protecting pets: Your ultimate resource hub.#AnimalCareAustralia ...
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