About ACAC
The Australian Companion Animal Council Incorporated is a non profit organisation.
It is the peak body representing pet ownership and the pet industry in Australia.
The purpose of the ACAC is to provide a forum for the pet care industry to promote the benefits of socially responsible companion animal ownership to the wider community.
Objectives:
To achieve this purpose the Australian Companion Animal Council will:
- Promote socially responsible pet ownership by endorsing or implementing community education programs and conferences.
- Provide an effective voice against those who oppose socially responsible companion animal ownership.
- Organise, co-ordinate and publicise studies and surveys about companion animal ownership.
- Be a spokesbody for socially responsible companion animal ownership.
- Participate in the legislative process where it affects companion animal ownership.
- Endorse or conduct national events promoting socially responsible companion animal ownership.
- Seek and maintain affiliation and co-operation with national and international organisations with similar objectives.
The Australian Companion Animal Council Incorporated acknowledges people may not want to interact with companion animals. This should be respected.
Current members of the Australian Companion Animal Council comprise
- Australian Veterinary Association
- Australian Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Australian National Kennel Council
- Animal Health Alliance (Australia)
- Animal Welfare League
- Pet Food Industry Association of Australia
- Pet Industry Association of Australia
- Petcare Information and Advisory Service
- The Association of Pet Dog Trainers
- Veterinary Manufacturers and Distributors Association
- Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia
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