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.
- 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, alerts, and how to raise a concern.
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.
Legislation and compliance
Australian animal welfare legislation
Verified reference to the current animal welfare Acts, Regulations, and administering departments across all Australian States and Territories.
Find a verified breeder
Registered dog breeders
Dogs Australia registered dog breeders across all States and Territories.
Registered cat breeders
Registered cat breeders — all verified members of ANCATS, or an ACF or CCCA affiliated body.
Alerts
H5 bird flu and your pets
How to protect cats, dogs and backyard birds, what to watch for, and how to report sick or dead birds. Links through to our companion page on the risks to Australia's wildlife. Updated as the situation develops.
Pet scam alerts
Our scam database is updated every 48 hours. Check known scam sites, report suspicious activity, and learn how to protect yourself from pet scams.
Staying safe
Complaints policy
How to report a concern about any breeder, rescue, or service listed on Perfect Pets. We investigate every complaint.
About us
Our commitment to animal welfare and rescue
How Perfect Pets supports animal welfare and rescue organisations across Australia.
The team keeping you safe
Meet the people behind Perfect Pets and learn about our approach to keeping the platform trustworthy.
Jane Goodall's message to animal lovers
A personal message from Dr Jane Goodall about Perfect Pets, our mission to end puppy farming, and why she recommends families come to us for guidance.