Pet Safety & Welfare
Do pet sitters need to be registered, licensed, or have a permit?
Council registration, licensing, and permits to carry out running pet sitting from your private home are solely the responsibility of the Pet Sitter to obtain if applicable for your State or Council. PetCloud does not employ Pet Sitters and is a ...
Pet Visit Report
When an Animal is in your Care, the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 says you must provide food and water, adequate shelter, and ensure any injuries are diagnosed and treated rapidly, and adequate resting & playing space, and that any treatment ...
What is the Australian legislation governing animal welfare?
There are no national laws applying to animal welfare, but all states and territories regulate animal welfare in their jurisdiction. You will find the legislation for each state and territory on the RSPCA Knowledge Base. All Pet Owners & Pet Sitters ...
Is there a Code of Practice for Home based Pet Sitting & other Pet Services?
Yes. Depending on the state/territory, there are Codes of Practice for Home Based Pet Sitting, Grooming, Pet Transport and Breeding as well as water management codes in ACT and Qld. ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA (no relevant Codes at this time)
Are there any Clients PetCloud does not accept?
We love pets and the Sitters in our network! So their safety and happiness is of the utmost importance to us. So if a Pet Owner Client: Has a filthy home or are a hoarder and want a House Sitter to come and stay to look after their pets - No sorry. ...
Are there animal welfare and safety rules Pet Sitters need to abide by?
Yes. We uphold the RSPCA's 5 freedoms of animal welfare: Freedom from Hunger and Thirst. Freedom from Discomfort. Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease. Freedom to Express Normal Behaviour. Freedom from Fear and Distress. Sitters found to breach these ...
Are there any pets PetCloud does not accept?
Yes. 1. We will not accept - Pets without Identification Tags, Microchip Number provided, Unvaccinated, and no flea and worming control previously given. If a Pet Owner turns up with a Pet to a Pet Sitters home and; has not provided food, the pet ...
What are the legal requirements of being a Pet Sitter in Australia?
https://www.petcloud.com.au/blog/legal-requirements-of-being-a-Pet-Sitter-in-Australia
Standards & Guidelines for providing a Pet Taxi Service
There are standards and guidelines you need to adhere to when you offer a Pet Taxi service using your own car through PetCloud. Transport of Animals Standards • Animals must be transported in a timely manner with a driver suitably trained to handle ...