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

Leash Up Australia - Know the Rules📍 Designated ZonesDogs must be leashed in all public spaces, footpaths, and parks unless a sign clearly states it is an off leash area.🚫 Prohibited AreasDogs are not allowed in:• Children’s playgrounds• School grounds• Child care centres• Food preparation areas🎯 Effective Control (Even in Off Leash Parks)You must:• Carry a leash• Keep your dog in sight• Ensure your dog does not harass people, dogs, or wildlifeTomorrow night: Why Leash Laws Matter.#AnimalCareAustralia #EducateNotRegulate #AnimalWelfareIsAnimalCare #AnimalWelfare #ResponsiblePetOwnership #MakeADifference #VolunteerToday #pets #animals #foryoupage #fyp #LeashupAustralia #dogs #walkingdogs ...
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Recreational carriage drivingThis activity is being forced out of national parks, recreational spaces and other suitable public spaces with rule changes contrary to public wishes. Increasingly carriage driving is limited to private property or public roads, which can be unsafe due to careless motor vehicle drivers.Carriage driving can be the perfect activity for minis, outgrown kids ponies, or horses who cannot carry weight on their back. The weight of a correctly sized carriage puts almost no weight on the horses’ back, and the horse only pulls the carriage when increasing pace or going uphill. A horse can comfortably pull twice their own weight on level ground, and half that on hills or rough terrain. Horses NEED a lot of exercise to live long healthy lives, and to feel good about themselves, improving their mental state. Horses with proper training enjoy driving as much as their humans do. The public are usually excited to encounter carriage horses.#AnimalCareAustralia #AnimalWelfareIsAnimalCare #AnimalWelfare #AnimalCare #EvidenceBasedPolicy #ResponsiblePetOwnership #EducateNotRegulate #pets #animals #foryoupage #fyp #horses #carriagedriving🐴☺️ ...
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