Pets and animals

Dogs and cats

Learn about choosing, owning and caring for a pet cat or dog, plus how to report dogs attacks or similar incidents.

Animal welfare

Understand the legal and ethical aspects of animal welfare.

Keeping native animals

Find out which native animals you can keep as pets, whether you need a licence to do this and how to apply for a licence.

Keeping exotic animals as pets in Queensland

Find out which exotic animals are prohibited as pets in Queensland.

Preventing diseases in backyard poultry

Practising good backyard biosecurity helps prevent disease outbreaks and keeps your family safe.

Biosecurity for backyard pigs

Backyard pig keepers can help prevent disease outbreaks by practising good biosecurity.

Livestock as companion animals in Queensland

Whether you’re looking to acquire livestock—such as sheep, goats, pigs, cattle or horses—for production or as a hobby, there are important considerations to ensure you meet your welfare and biosecurity requirements.