{"id":2819,"date":"2016-03-20T10:34:02","date_gmt":"2016-03-20T10:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/?page_id=2819"},"modified":"2024-01-08T07:00:15","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T07:00:15","slug":"change-of-ownership-for-your-pet","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/choosing-your-pet\/registering-a-pet\/change-of-ownership-for-your-pet\/","title":{"rendered":"Change of ownership for your pet"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It is the \u2018existing\u2019 or \u2018old\u2019 owner\u2019s responsibility to obtain a \u2018Change of Ownership\u2019 form from the organisation or council where they registered the pet in the first place.<\/p>\n

The Companion Animals Act 1998 specifies that changes of ownership of an animal must be notified within 14 days of the change.<\/p>\n

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If you are a new owner you should ensure that the pet is registered to you so that if it ever goes missing, you can rest assured it\u2019ll be returned to its rightful owner. So when taking ownership of a pet, make sure you have been given a \u2018Change of Ownership\u2019 form to sign.<\/p>\n

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How to change the ownership of a pet\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

To change the ownership of your pet you will need to fill in a \u2018Change of Ownership\u2019 form. The form requires the signatures of both the existing and new owner.<\/p>\n

Depending on where the animal was initially registered, some organisations require a fee when you submit the \u2018Change of Ownership\u2019 form. This is approximately $8.<\/p>\n

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Where can I obtain a \u2018Change of Ownership\u2019 form?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The simplest way to change the ownership details for your pet is to search www.petaddress.com.au<\/a> with your pet\u2019s microchip number. Pet Address should re-direct you to the database or organisation that lists your pet\u2019s microchip number.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, you can contact directly the organisation where you initially registered your pet.<\/p>\n

Here is a list of the main microchip registries:<\/p>\n

The National Pet Register: visit http:\/\/www.petregister.com.au<\/a> or call 1300 734 738<\/p>\n

The Australasian Animal Registry: visit http:\/\/www.aar.org.au<\/a>. If your pet is already registered on the AAR website and you\u2019d like to update the details, you must fill in a \u2018Change of Ownership\u2019 form. The AAR requires the signature of both the new and the previous owner. An $8 fee applies.<\/p>\n

Central Animal Records: visit www.car.com.au<\/a>. A fee of $8.95 applies.<\/p>\n

Home Safe ID: visit www.homesafeid.com<\/p>\n

Pet Safe: visit www.petsafe.com.au<\/a> and click on the \u2018Register a pet\u2019 link.<\/p>\n

If you live in New South Wales, there\u2019s also the NSW Companion Animals Register: visit www.olg.nsw.gov.au<\/a>. Using the search bar type in Form C3A. You can also pick up a \u2018Change of Ownership\u2019 form from your local council.<\/p>\n

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It is the \u2018existing\u2019 or \u2018old\u2019 owner\u2019s responsibility to obtain a \u2018Change of Ownership\u2019 form from the organisation or council where they registered the pet in the first place. The Companion Animals Act 1998 specifies that changes of ownership of an animal must be notified within 14 days of the change. If you are a … <\/p>\n

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