Moving pets, native and non-indigenous animals into and within NSW

Agriculture primefact cover 
Primefact Number: 952    Edition: First edition    Released/reviewed: Sep 2009

There are no general restrictions on the movement of:

  • dogs
  • cats
  • guinea pigs, pet rats, hamsters, pet mice
  • pet rabbits
  • ferrets
  • caged domestic birds

into or within NSW.

For pet livestock, e.g. alpacas, cattle, goats, pigs, poultry or sheep, please refer to the specific Primefact on moving that species into and within NSW.

For donkeys, asses and mules, please refer to the Primefact on moving horses into and within NSW.