📘 Dog Amendment (Stop Puppy Farming) Act 2021
029 of 2021Assented 22 December 2021
The Dog Amendment (Stop Puppy Farming) Act 2021 amends the Dog Act 1976 and the Cat Act 2011 to introduce measures addressing dog sterilisation, breeding practices, and the supply of dogs to pet shops. It also establishes a centralised registration system for dogs and cats in Western Australia.
Impact
Dog breeders, pet shops, animal shelters, local governments, and dog owners will be affected by new regulations regarding breeding approvals, sterilisation requirements, and record-keeping. The public will benefit from improved animal welfare standards and traceability of dogs.
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