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

H5 Bird Flu Advice for pet owners

Travelling with pets

Securing your pets’ future

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

Advocacy Update - VIC: Greater Shepparton City Council - DAMPAnimal Care Australia commented on all aspects of the Domestic Animal Management Plan, with focus on domestic animal businesses, animal number restrictions, proposed responsible pet ownership initiatives, and high euthanasia rates. Animal Care Australia requested Council ensure any increased enforcement is proportionate, evidence-based and distinguishes responsible multi-animal ownership and legitimate breeding from unlawful commercial breeding, nuisance, and genuine animal-welfare problems.It would also be appropriate for Council to expressly confirm that adoption of the 2026–2029 DAMP does not alter existing animal-number entitlements or retrospectively affect existing excess-animal permits, unless Council separately undertakes the required process to amend its Local Law or other applicable regulatory instrument.You can read our in-depth submission here: www.animalcareaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/VIC_Greater-Shepparton-City-Council-DAM...#AnimalCareAustralia #animalwelfare #AnimalWelfareIsAnimalCare #animalcare #EvidenceBasedPolicy #responsiblepetownership #EducateNotRegulate #pets #animals #foryoupage #fyp ...
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NEWS AT NOON: 🐰🐹 SMALL ANIMAL ADOPTION DAY! 🐹🐰AWL is heading to Petstock Gregory Hills Saturday 10th of October.www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ya8rYTmrt/Disclaimer: Readers that follow links to the web sites of third-parties do so at their own risk. Some stories may require you to register (free) before accessing the story. www.animalcareaustralia.org.au/disclaimers/Animal Welfare League NSW @awlnsw ...
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WHO IS THE SELLER OF YOUR INTENDED PETS?Some quick steps to get you started:1. Copy and paste the seller’s details (name, phone number and advert description) into google. If the same details appear in different adverts on different sites, or if they are advertising lots of different breeds, this is a red flag.2. Check that the animal is old enough to be sold. Do not buy from anyone selling a pet that is too young and not ready.3. If buying a puppy or kitten check to be sure it will be vaccinated before you take them home. If the seller claims is has been vaccinated but has no proof, that is a red flag.4. Always ring before your visit. If there’s no phone number, that’s a red flag. On the call, ask about medical history, behaviour, and how the pet was raised.5. While getting to know the seller and your potential future puppy or kitten ask to visit them or to view them via live video/face-time call. It is worth acknowledging the seller may not want hordes of people coming through their home until it is time for the puppy or kitten to be collected. 6. When it is time to collect your new puppy or kitten only agree to meet in their home, preferably with the mother present. Deceitful sellers might suggest meeting elsewhere.7. Above all do your homework. Be vigilant about the sellers behaviour and when it is time to collect your new pet, always take appropriate means for transporting them. New pets should not be travelling freely within your vehicle.For more information: www.animalcareaustralia.org.au/responsible-buying-selling/scammers/Join ACA today: www.animalcareaustralia.org.au/join/#AnimalCareAustralia #AnimalWelfare #AnimalWelfareIsAnimalCare #AnimalCare #EvidenceBasedPolicy #ResponsiblePetOwnership #EducateNotRegulate #pets #animals #foryoupage #fyp ...
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