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Pet Registration In Australia, some states and territories require cats and dogs to be registered with the local council and usually a once only registration fee must be paid for them.

State/Territory Requirements ACT

Only dogs over the age of 56 days must be registered Cats and dogs must be registered if over the age of 6 months Some local governments may require registration Dogs must be registered if over the age of 12 weeks For cats – in some council areas Dogs must be registered if over the age of 3 months For cats – in some council areas Only dogs over the age of 6 months must be registered Cats and dogs must be registered if over the age of 3 months Dogs must be registered if over the age of 3 months Cats must be registered if over the age of 6 months

NSW

NT

QLD

SA

TAS VIC

WA

It must be noted that tenants in rented accommodation may not be permitted to keep pets. It is also common for dogs to be leashed in public spaces. You may also find that certain areas or cities have specific leashing rules so be sure to check near your home. Care You can search for veterinary care in your state or territory via australian-business- online.com/veterinary-care

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