Who do I contact about this animal?
This guide will help you to get the right person to help you solve your animal problem or find information about particular animal situations.
Look in the boxes below under the topic and then telephone the statewide number provided or go to the websites provided for information and regional contact numbers in Queensland.
Notes:
- RSPCA Business Information Centre, 1300 852 188, operates 24 hours for the whole state of Queensland. N.B. after about 7.00 p.m. calls will divert from the Business Information Centre to a single operator for after-hours service.
- Depending where you live, the Yellow Pages ® Directory entry may have a different heading to those given here. Some services are not available in some areas.
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Reporting cruelty to animals including:
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Wildlife rescue organisations in Queensland Visit this Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland website
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Contact your local council - see this local council directory |
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Duty of Care to animals Find out about your legal Duty of Care to animals you own, or care for or work with. Visit this DPI&F webpage |
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Finding out which animals are declared pests in your area
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Reporting sudden, unexplained illness or death in livestock and horses
If your pets display unusual symptoms/illness, take them to your vet. |
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Stranded or dead marine life Ring the Environmental Protection Agency on 1300 130 372 |
Finding out about permits for keeping native wildlife Visit this Environmental Protection Agency webpage |
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Reporting a lost or found pet
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Getting help with animals that are a nuisance on your property, e.g. pigeons or possums See the Yellow Pages ® Directory - Pest Controller / Traps - animal or rodent / Hunters and Trappers |
Regulations for moving livestock in and out of Queensland
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Offences and penalties Find out what's illegal under Queensland's animal welfare legislation. Visit this DPI&F webpage |
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Regulations for keeping exotic animals (those normally seen in zoos or circuses) Ring the Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy Exotic Animal Species Officer on 07 3405 5528 or view the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Regulation 2003 |
Trapped or bogged animals
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Finding out about holiday accommodation where pets are welcome Ring RACQ on 131905 (or your state's automobile club) about their publications for purchase which detail pet-friendly venues. Or visit the RACQ website - go to Trip Planner then Places to Stay and select "pets allowed" under Facilities. |
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Reporting feeding of animal products (e.g. meat meal or chicken litter) to ruminants (this is illegal)
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State government requirements for: or ring the DPI&F Business Information Centre on 13 25 23 |
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Reporting suspected swill feeding of pigs (this is illegal)
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Moving cattle across the tick line
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Getting help to identify and remove (if necessary) a snake from your property Ring Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service on 07 3202 0200 for a contact in your area/region. |
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of protected wildlife
Ring Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service on 1300 130 372 |
Using animals for scientific purposes and teaching Visit this DPI&F webpage |
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Getting help for orphaned or injured wildlife
Also see the Yellow Pages ® Directory - Animal Welfare Organisations |
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Finding out about:
Contact your local council - see this local council directory |
Reporting and getting help for animals injured on public roads Contact your local council - see this local council directory |
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Finding out about fishing bag
limits, reporting illegal fishing and other fisheries matters
Visit this DPI&F webpage |
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Last updated 18 December 2007
