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

VIC: Domestic Animals Regulations 2025 ReviewThe VIC Government is seeking feedback on the Domestic Animals Regulations 2025 Following comprehensive policy analysis and stakeholder consultation, the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action determined that significant change to the Regulations is not required as there has been consistently positive feedback on the need for and effectiveness of the Regulations.Domestic animal industry stakeholders, other interested parties and members of the public are invited to make submissions responding to the proposed Regulations and/or the RIS. The proposed Regulations and RIS can be accessed via Engage Victoria’s website at engage.vic.gov.au/domestic-animals-regulations?While the department claims there is only a need for minor amendments, Animal Care Australia strongly suggests you make that determination as to how the amendments affect your ability to keep and maintain your pets.Animal Care Australia will also be submitting to this Review so if you would prefer to send us your feed-back please email it to aca@animalcareaustralia.org.au by no later than 23rd August 2025 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 Animal Care Australia 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 Animal Care Australia, 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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