Australia is a wonderful country for pets; it has many pet-friendly public spaces as well as a plethora of pet-friendly activities to enjoy with your furry friend. However, the country has strict biosecurity regulations that protect the local flora and fauna from exotic and introduced diseases.
You can only bring your cat or dog into Australia under strict import conditions. These safeguard our agriculture, environment, native and domestic animals, and our people. They are based on rigorous scientific analyses to manage biosecurity risks.
Gold Coast, Queensland
The Gold Coast is a vibrant pet-friendly holiday destination in Australia known for its gorgeous weather and resort-style living. Not to mention its dog-friendly beaches, such as Tallebudgera Dog Beach, Biggera Waters Beach and more!
Your cat or dog must arrive in Australia with a microchip that can be scanned and linked to the import permit and any accompanying laboratory reports. If the microchip cannot be scanned in Australia, or the microchip number is inconsistent on any import paperwork, your cat or dog may be exported from Australia.
They have to come to Australia through an approved group 1, 2 or 3 country. If there is any chance your dog or cat may visit a group 3 or a non-approved country we recommend they have a rabies vaccination and rabies neutralising antibody titre (RNAT) test before leaving Australia.
Overall, it is safe for cats to fly on an airplane. However, if your cat has specific medical conditions, check in with your vet a couple of weeks before booking a flight.
For pets travelling to USA from Australia, you will need a health certificate. Annual vaccinations and valid rabies vaccinations are recommended.
Australia has a cat problem. Its population of just over eight million feral and domestic cats are thought to kill billions of native creatures each year, many endangered. For Juniper, favoured prey included birds, rodents and even red-bellied black snakes, Mr Fathers says.
Feral cats are the same species as domestic cats, however they live and reproduce in the wild and survive by hunting or scavenging. They are found all over Australia in all habitats, including forests, woodlands, grasslands, wetlands and arid areas.
Cats can be kept indoors or go outdoors in a purpose built enclosure which allows them to explore the outdoors without the risk of roaming.
Of those of us who don't have a pet, 59% report we would like one in the future. The ratio of pets to people in Australia is 101:100 – there are more animal companions than Homo sapiens. In fact, more of us live in a house with a cat and/or a dog than with a child.
(Dogs) 1: Cavoodle
Get used to coming across Cavoodles, while walking down inner-city streets for this is the country's most popular dog. The species was first bred in Australia in the late 1990's to make the perfect companion dog. They are a cross between a cavalier king charles spaniel and a poodle.
Germany is one of the dog-friendliest countries in the world. Virtually every business welcomes dogs and provides them with water and treats. Home to the largest animal sanctuary in Europe, you may want to bring one back home with you when visiting.
In Australia, around 55,000–60,000 reports of animal mistreatment are made each year to the RSPCA [2], approximately 11,000 of which are made in the state of Victoria [3].
Under the Companion Animals Act 1998, dogs must be kept on a leash in all public places. This means when you are outside your home, including on the footpath, your dog must be on a leash – except in designated off-leash parks. harm to other people or animals.
In NSW, landlords can refuse to allow a tenant to keep a pet without providing a reason - unless it's an assistance animal.
Strict cat curfews have been introduced across Australia in a bid to stop them driving other animals to extinction. The drastic move has seen owners face restrictions such as a limit on the number of cats per household and rules that owners must keep the pets on a lead to leave the property.
If you live on property and treat your cat like a working cat you are required to effectively constrain it before 1 July 2023. Helpful resources are available via Animal Welfare Victoria here. All cats must be registered, microchipped, desexed and kept safe, in line with the 24-hour cat curfew.
Even small numbers of feral cats in some areas can cause severe declines in native species. Science commissioned by the Threatened Species Strategy shows that there could be between 2.1 and 6.3 million feral cats in Australia.
The recommended standard number is three; anyone who has more than three cats can keep existing cats that are registered with the City but once and if the local law is made, cannot not add any more or substitute them without approval.
TWO CATS PER household, compulsory registration and confinement are just some of the new by-laws passed by a South Australian council this week. Mount Barker District Council says the new rules are aimed at reducing the impact cats have on our environment and keeping the pets safer.
Yes, dogs can eat strawberries. Strawberries are full of fiber and vitamin C. Along with that, they also contain an enzyme that can help whiten your dog's teeth as he or she eats them. They contain sugar, so be sure to give them in moderation. No, dogs should avoid tomatoes.
Apples are a fantastic addition to your dog's diet; they provide vitamin A, vitamin C and dietary fibre. They also provide a way to keep your dog's teeth clean and helps to freshen their breath! However, you should be sure to remove the core and the seeds of the apple before giving it to your dog.
Australia does not have an official 'Pet Passport', however it is a term used to describe the documents that are required to import a dog to Australia. Customs officials will need to see these documents in order to clear your dog in customs.