Pet listing exemptions available to members
PetRescue's Pet Listing Rules outline the exact requirements for listing pets on PetRescue based on species, state legislation, industry standards and more.
As per the Pet Listing Rules:
- Pets listed must be fully vet-worked and ready for adoption, including those being rehomed via assisted rehoming (the listing organisation must take full responsibility for the pet).
- Any pre-existing, current, or ongoing health conditions must be disclosed on the pets listing and in early conversations with potential adopters, including chronic conditions that may affect the pet throughout their life, even if currently managed. Cats & dogs listed must be desexed, microchipped, vaccinated, wormed and have received a general vet health check prior to being made available for adoption.
- Exemptions for cats and dogs are made only for microchipping, desexing and vaccinations, which are on a per-pet basis. Exemptions imply that a pet may be listed in its current state, and the procedure must be completed in accordance with the exemption requirements. Organisations must apply for an exemption to list a cat or dog on PetRescue- please reach out to members@petrescue.org.au.
- Exemptions are only applicable for rehoming within the state where the pet is located (interstate adoption is not available to exempt pets).
- Pets listed must not have displayed or have a known history of aggression. This includes:
- aggression towards humans or other animals that caused significant physical damage;
- a pattern of offensive aggression towards humans; or
- aggression or offensive behaviour towards humans or other animals that would make it difficult or impossible for an average pet owner to safely manage the pet within the community.
PetRescue Exemptions
It is important to note, PetRescue offers exemptions for microchipping, desexing and vaccinating, which are on a per-pet basis and where state legislation allows for this (see more about your states rehoming requirements here).
Pets that are granted an exemption can only be listed in their current state and are not permitted to be available for interstate adoption.