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

Meet the pets. Animal Care Australia asks animal hobbyists about their favourite pets and the benefits of being part of a community that not only supports their passion, but also helps to educate and create awareness about the importance of animal welfare. #AnimalCareAustralia #AnimalWelfareIsAnimalCare #animalwelfare #animalcare #EvidenceBasedPolicy #responsiblepetownership #EducateNotRegulate #pets #animals #foryoupage #fyp #mice #petmice #animalwelfare #petrat #ratsofinstagram ...
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REGULATIONS UPDATE:Tasmania - the Animal Welfare (Dogs) Regulations 2026 commenced on 19 August 2026 and are now in effect. These new Regulations replace the previous 2016 Regulations and establish updated welfare standards for dogs in Tasmania. The new Regulations are the outcome of significant consultation with dog owners, breeders, veterinarians, animal welfare organisations, councils, industry representatives and the wider community. Nearly 300 submissions were received and helped inform the final reforms. More information, guidance materials and links to the regulations are available on the NRE Tas website: www.nre.tas.gov.au/dog-welfare ...
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