Dog & Cat Breeder Complaints & Concerns
If you have concerns about a dog or cat breeder it's important that you submit a complaint to the relevant agency in your area. Whether it be about the health and welfare about the dogs, puppies, cats or kittens, cruelty, and/or the conditions they are kept in. Without official complaints, the authorities responsible for handling these issues are often unaware, or unable to act.
Report animal cruelty
If you have witnessed animal cruelty, including neglect or abandonment, you should report it via phone or online form to the RSPCA Inspectorate team in the state or territory it took place (see below). Northern Territory reports should be made through the NT Government.
Breeder complaints & concerns - Queensland
RSPCA QLD
RSPCA Qld Inspectorate - Report a Cruelty case online - or email RSPCA QLD
Report Cruelty QLD by Phone: 1300 264 625, or your local police immediately.
Dogs QLD
Dogs Queensland - Dogs Queensland Complaints Procedures
Phone: (07) 3252 2661
Email: info@dogsqueensland.org.au
Website: www.dogsqueensland.org.au
Queensland Government
Queensland Government Dog Breeder Register - Report a concern
Claims: Queensland Administrative & Appeals Tribunal - QCAT
Breeder complaints & concerns - New South Wales
RSPCA NSW
RSPCA NSW Report a Cruelty case online
Report Cruelty NSW by Phone:1300 278 358, (02) 9770 7555, or your local police immediately.
Dogs NSW
Dogs New South Wales - Complaint Procedures
Phone: (02) 9834 3022
Email: info@dogsnsw.org.au
Website: www.dogsnsw.org.au
Animal Welfare League NSW
Call the inspectorate on 02 8899 3333 or email inspectors@awlnsw.com.au.
New South Wales Government
Claims: NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal NCAT
Breeder complaints & concerns - Victoria
RSPCA VIC
RSPCA Victoria Report a cruelty case online
Report Cruelty VIC by Phone: 03 9224 2222, or your local police immediately.
Dogs VIC
Dogs Victoria - Complaint Procedures
Phone: (03)9788 2500
Email: office@dogsvictoria.org.au
Website: www.dogsvictoria.org.au
Victoria Government
Call Agriculture Victoria 136 186 or email per@agriculture.vic.gov.au
You can also submit a complaint or concern here Animal Welfare Victoria
Claims: Victorian Civil Appeals Tribunal - VCAT
Breeder complaints & concerns - Western Australia
RSPCA WA
RSPCA Western Australia Report a cruelty case online
Report Cruelty WA by Phone: 1300 278 3589, 08 9209 9300, or your local police immediately.
Dogs West
Disciplinary Penalties, Dogs West Complaint Form
Phone: (08) 9455 1188
Email: k9@dogswest.com
Website: www.dogswest.com
Western Australia Government
Dept Primary Industries - Report Animal Cruelty
Claims: State Administrative Tribunal WA - SAT
Breeder complaints & concerns - Northern Territory
RSPCA NT
RSPCA Northern Territory - Contact
Report Cruelty NT by Phone: 1300 720 386, 08 8984 3795, or your local police immediately.
Dogs NT
Dogs Northern Territory - contact
Phone: (08) 8984 3570
Email: naca1@bigpond.com
Website: www.dogsnt.com.au
Northern Territory Government
Northern Territory Government Animal Welfare Branch: 1300 720 386, email animalwelfare@nt.gov.au More information
City of Darwin Cat & Dog Complaints
Claims: NT Government
Breeder complaints & concerns - South Australia
RSPCA SA
RSPCA South Australia Report a cruelty case online
Report Cruelty SA by Phone: 1300 477 722, or your local police immediately.
Dogs SA
Dogs South Australia - Contact
Phone: (08) 8349 4797
Email: info@dogssa.com.au
Website: www.dogssa.com.au
South Australia Government
Claims: Courts Administration Authority SA
Breeder complaints & concerns - ACT
RSPCA ACT
RSPCA Australian Capital Territory Report a cruelty case online
Report Cruelty ACT by Phone: 0407 078 221, 02 62878100, or your local police immediately.
Dogs ACT
Dogs ACT Complaint Procedures
Phone: (02) 6241 4404
Email: admin@dogsact.org.au
Website: www.dogsact.org.au
Breeder complaints & concerns - Tasmania
RSPCA TAS
RSPCA Tasmania Report a cruelty case online
Report Cruelty TAS by Phone: 1300 139 947, or your local police immediately.
Dogs TAS
Dogs Tasmania - Contact
Phone: (03) 6272 9443
Email: admin@tasdogs.com
Website: www.tasdogs.com
Government Tasmania
DPIPWE - General Information
RSPCA AUSTRALIA - Report Animal Cruelty
ANKC General Information - Responsible Breeders