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

❌ MYTH: "Every breeder is a puppy farmer."✅THE FACT: The term "puppy farm" has no universally accepted scientific definition.Animal Care Australia defines a puppy farm (or puppy factory) as any person or entity that breeds an animal with poor welfare outcomes in defiance of established animal welfare standards.Responsible breeders typically:✔ Health test breeding animals ✔ Carefully plan litters ✔ Raise puppies in appropriate environments ✔ Socialise puppies ✔ Provide veterinary care ✔ Screen puppy buyers ✔ Offer lifelong support ✔ Accept dogs back if circumstances changePoor animal welfare can occur in many settings—not just breeding businesses.The focus should always be on identifying and addressing poor welfare and unethical behaviour wherever it occurs.Because every dog (& cat) deserves the same standard of care. Animal welfare is animal care.#AnimalCareAustralia #AnimalWelfareIsAnimalCare #AnimalWelfare #AnimalCare #EvidenceBasedPolicy #ResponsiblePetOwnership #EducateNotRegulate #pets #animals #foryoupage #fyp#EvidenceBeforeLegislation #BetterPolicyBetterDogs #DogsDeserveEvidence #ShowUsTheData #EvidenceBasedAnimalWelfare #TransparencyForDogs #BetterOutcomesForDogs ... See MoreSee Less
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