Standards and Guidelines for Pet Shops and Breeders (dogs and cats)
New Standards and Guidelines are needed in response to recommendations made by a Parliamentary Inquiry into companion animal breeding practices.
The new Standards and Guidelines will supersede the existing Animal Welfare Codes of Practice for Animals in Pet Shops and Breeding Dogs and Cats.
In 2018, NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) released, draft Standards and Guidelines for Pet Shops and Breeders (dogs and cats) for public consultation. The feedback received will be considered in the development of new standards and guidelines.
We recognise the high level of interest in this work. There will be further public consultation as part of the development of the standards and guidelines.
Until new standards and guidelines are published, the existing Codes of Practice will apply:
