Your Community Contacts
There are many service providers in Western Australia available to help with queries relating to the management and care of dogs. This list is not exhaustive. You can also use guides such as the Yellow Pages for more organisations and services.
Local Governments
Link to Local Government Directory
Welfare Organisations
Dogs for sale from animal welfare organisations have usually passed health and behavioural tests. Most welfare organisations also have information on caring for your pet. Some established animal welfare shelters include:
Swan Animal Haven
www.swananimalhaven.asn.au
South Guildford, Western Australia
Tel: (08) 9279 8485
Dogs' Refuge Home (WA)
www.dogshome.org.au
Shenton Park, Western Australia
Tel: (08) 9381 8166
RSPCA
www.rspcawa.asn.au
Malaga, Western Australia
Tel: (08) 9248 3155
Canine Association of Western Australia
www.cawa.asn.au
The Association has a network of obedience clubs providing puppy socialisation and dog training courses. Both purebred and crossbred dogs can be bought from CAWA.
Southern River, Western Australia
Tel: (08) 9455 1188
Boarding Kennels in Western Australia
Western Australian Boarding Kennels
Australian Veterinary Association
www.ava.com.au
The AVA supports and represents the veterinary profession. This site contains practical examples and advice on a range of issues relating to managing dogs.
PetPEP
PetPEP is a national education program developed by the Australian Veterinary Association. It involves veterinarians and teachers working together to teach primary school students about responsible pet ownership and to how to behave around dogs. For more information, contact the AVA PetPEP Education Officer on the toll free number, 1800 282 738
for further advice
Pet care Information and Advisory Service
www.petnet.com.au
Pet Health
www.pethealth.com.au
On the menu on the left hand side, you will find a choice that leads to Dr Cam’s Pet Picks. Dr Cam Day is a veterinary surgeon, animal behaviour consultant and media presenter based in Queensland. A Pet Pick is a collation of fact sheets that gives you information about common pet-related problems, such as barking and aggression. Also,
click here to view Dr Cam’s Ten Tenets of Pet Care
Victorian Government website for responsible pet ownership
www.pets.info.vic.gov.au
NSW Government website for responsible pet ownership
Companion Animals - Dogs