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ACT Dog and Cat Laws

The Domestic Animals Act 2000 and the Animal Welfare Act 1992 are the pieces of legislation in the ACT of relevance to domestic animals.

Both Acts encourage responsible pet ownership, establish the rights of pets and pet owners as well as outline the obligations of pet owners to their animals and to the community.

The following pages provide specific information aspects of the domestic animals legislation:

Contact Details

Organisation
Domestic Animal Services

Street Address
Mugga Lane, Symonston ACT 2609

Business Hours Contact Number
6207 2424

After Hours Contact Number
13 22 81

Facsimile
6207 2252

Email
dogcontrol@act.gov.au