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

EDUCATION IS THE ANSWERDespite all the best intentions that any political party, breeding association or animal welfare organisation might have - no one will put an end to puppy farms/kitten mills.That is why Animal Care Australia continues to advocate for greater funding and support for educating the public about unethical breeding, and irresponsible buying.It is also why Animal Care Australia has no time for unethical breeders, and we don't discriminate based on whether the breeder is from a registered association, a backyard or an intensive breeding facility. If you (they) are breeding unethically; breeding in defiance of welfare act standards; not ensuring the animals are active, exercised, properly vaccinated, or receiving the proper social; interaction skills, etc then WE DON'T SUPPORT you.Animal Care Australia wants to see support and funding from governments on raising awareness of what 'unethical' breeders do; how they scam and how to avoid them. Education is the answer to minimising the problem. The sooner everyone gets on board with that - the better the outcome for the animals. Don't support unethical breeders - support responsible breeders.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
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Beware of ScammersOften people promise horses “forever homes” while working for DOGGERS.Confirm references by calling and googling.Get photo ID & PIC number where horse is to be housed & photograph it.Never sell your horse for less than meat value, or give it away for free without checking on who is taking it.Sign a contract stipulating what can or cannot be done with the horse.If it’s too good to be true or doesn’t feel right — REPORT IT! 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
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NSW Inquiry into the Management of cat populationsNovember 2024: The Animal Welfare Committee is to inquire into and report on the management of cat populations in NSW, and in particular: * the impact of cats on threatened native animals in metropolitan and regional settings * the effectiveness of cat containment policies including potential barriers * welfare outcomes for cats under contained conditions * the effectiveness of community education programs and responsible pet ownership initiatives * implications for local councils in implementing and enforcing cat containment policies * the effectiveness and benefits to implementing large scale cat desexing programs * the impact of potential cat containment measures on the pound system * the outcomes of similar policies on cat containment in other Australian states or territories * options for reducing the feral cat population You can have your say directly via: www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/committees/inquiries/Pages/inquiry-details.aspx?pk=3011ACA 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 16th November 2024 to ensure we have time to include it.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
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