In Australia, we often see a lot of pet owners, here animal protection laws and regulations are better, so small animals are better protected. But it's not easy to keep a pet anywhere. The editor has sorted out some of the things you need to know before you get a pet in Australia.
1, how much does it cost to have a pet in Australia?
According to BankWest Family Pooch Index, the average cost of raising a dog from small to large in Australia would be less than that of a AUD25000, cat, but since the cat has a longer life span, the total number does not vary much.
Purchase fee: AUD200-3500 or more, adoption can be less.
(Vet) fees for Veterinary clinics: around AUD1000 in the first year and around AUD450 every year thereafte
Medical expenses: about AUD300-450, sterilization and regular check-ups can avoid many health problems every year.
Food expenses: dogs need AUD800 about every yea
Decorations: about AUD100 per yea
Other services: the registration fee is probably higher than the fine if the AUD30-190, does not register each year.
Insurance: monthly AUD20-60
The total cost of keeping pets in the first year is about AUD3000-6000, not including unexpected circumstances.
2, how do you bring pets from other countries to Australia?
According to the Australian Department of Agriculture website, pets from other countries are allowed to bring Australia, but different countries have different requirements. New Zealand, for example, is listed as a recognized area for entry with health certificates; other countries and territories take 16 or 19 steps to bring pets to Australia.
However, mainland China belongs to the "unrecognized category" and pets need to be sent to designated areas for at least six months. After various inspections, they receive entry permits and travel to Australia to be quarantined before they can be reunited with their owners. There are also many agents on the market dealing with pet immigration, no matter how expensive the process.
For specific steps, you can refer to: http://www.agriculture.gov.au/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides#nonapproved-country-via-group-2-or-3-country
3. What are the main ways to get pets?
A, institutions
Generally speaking, alimony includes a full set of tests, vaccines, insect repellent and other costs. The claim for each pet is different. Most of them are between AUD100-400: dogs are relatively expensive, about AUD210-300, cats are between AUD85-200, rabbits and guinea pigs are relatively cheap, and about AUD50. is needed.
The largest institution is the RSPCA, website where specific addresses are available in every state.
http://www.rspca.org.au/what-we-do/adoptions-shelters.html
The web sites of other institutions include:
If you want to adopt a purebred dog, consider contacting the breed's breed rescue
E-mails can also be sent to a particular breed of club, or there may be some adult dog information that needs to find a new owner.
B, private seller breeder.
If you do not want to adopt, you can contact the regular breeder purchase.
- Dog sellers can refer to http://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/list.asp
- Reference web: http://www.cat-world.com.au/Australian-Cat-Breeders/
C, pet shop
Generally, there are pet shops in Australia's shopping malls and so on. Buying at pet stores may not be the cheapest, but the good thing is that some pet shops will provide you with more services.
D, network transaction
This will require a clear eye to distinguish. Many overseas students will have pets that they can't take away, some will look for adopters at various forums, others will find buyers for a variety of reasons or sell pets online. This information can be found on forums or on websites such as Gumtree,tradingpost.
4. What do you need to do when you bring your pet home? (take pups for example)
- Vaccinations: dogs purchased from pet stores are usually about 8 weeks old and have been physically checked and given the first shot. After you buy it, you can get two more shots, and then you can get one shot every year.
- Insect repellent: take AUD10-30 at 6, 8, 10, 12 weeks, take a heart bug pill every month, or take a reassuring needle once a year. For more information, consult the Veterinary Clinic at (Vet).
- Implantable Chip (micro-chipping): according to Australian law, if you have a cat or a dog, then the owner must install microchip tracking for his pet before he or she is 12 weeks old. The chip records the dog's identity, proves quarantine, and increases the likelihood of recall.
- Sterilisation: dogs can be sterilized in 6 months at a price between AUD250-400.
- Registration: at six months, sterilized dogs will be cheaper to register with their local city council.
- Insurance: it's very expensive to go to the clinic without pet insurance. General pet insurance will include accident, illness, routine care. Common insurance companies, such as Allianz, Bupa, NRMA, offer pet insurance.
Pet rearing is a warm experience, but it also requires a lot of responsibility. For example, if you walk a dog, you have to take care of everything except city council rules, change your address or owner to update your registration information in time, don't abuse your pet at will, and so on. Training also needs to be learned about pet feeding. If everyone decides to keep pets, remember to be well prepared, be kind to them and take good care of them, don't abandon them casually!
