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Ethics and safety

Everything we do at Perfect Pets is built on one principle: the welfare of animals comes first. These pages explain how we maintain our ethical standards, verify every breeder on our platform, and help you make informed decisions — from the checks we run before any account goes live, to the legislation that underpins ethical and responsible breeding, and what to do if something doesn't look right.

In brief

Every dog breeder on Perfect Pets is a verified Dogs Australia registered breeder. Every cat breeder is a member of ANCATS, or an ACF or CCCA affiliated body.
Every account is manually vetted before going live — and checked again every year. No automated approvals.
You can verify any breeder's government registration yourself with our state-by-state guide.
Perfect Pets has worked alongside government, registering bodies, and welfare organisations across Australia since 2013.
This hub links everything: verification, standards, legislation, scam alerts, and how to raise a concern.

Our commitment

All dog breeders listed on Perfect Pets are verified Dogs Australia registered breeders. All cat breeders are verified members of ANCATS, or an ACF or CCCA affiliated body. Every account is manually vetted by our team before it goes live, and annually thereafter. No automated approvals. No exceptions.

How we verify breeders

Our verification process

How we vet every breeder — our two-layer process covering registration checks, manual review, ongoing monitoring, and what happens when issues arise.

Our breeder standards and practices

What we require from breeders on health testing, documentation, socialisation, and long-term support — and what you should expect from a Perfect Pets breeder.

Before you contact a breeder

How to verify a breeder in Australia — state-by-state checklist

The definitive guide to mandatory breeder ID numbers (BIN, Source Number, DACO) across every State and Territory, with direct links to official government registers.

Tips and advice when contacting a breeder

What to expect from an ethical breeder, important questions to ask, and your responsibilities when bringing home a new pet. Read this before you reach out.