Royal Agricultural Society of NSW

Change of ownership

** New Feature ** Online Change of Ownership AAR is excited to launch its new online change of ownership portal. This new feature is available to everyone, including pet owners, vets, breeders, councils, rescues and welfare organisations. Click here to commence an online change of ownership request or to find out more. Change of Ownership (paper based)  If you prefer to complete a paper based change of ownership request, please complete a  change of ownership form  and return to AAR for processing. The form must be signed by the previous owner and the new owner. If the previous owner's signature cannot be obtained a signed Statutory Declaration with a brief description of how you acquired your pet will need to be completed. Statutory Declarations cannot be accepted if the current registered owner resides in VIC or QLD. In this instance AAR must contact the current registered owner on your behalf. Please allow approximately 4 weeks for the request to be completed. Note: a processing fee applies for all change of ownerships.            Registered owners must be 18 years of age or older. Financial information provided by you on this form is to be used solely for the purpose of arranging payment and any associated activity, this information will remain confidential at all times except for disclosure which you have consented to or which is required by law. For further privacy information please check the Privacy Policy on our website or contact our Privacy Officer on 02 9704 1111.

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Register your pet

Register your pet online and save Sometimes our pets wander into unfamiliar surroundings and become lost. Microchipping isn't enough. You need to register the microchip with your contact details on a national database so your pet's home can be found. Register your pet with the most reliable animal database in Australia. It is the cheapest 'insurance' you'll ever buy. Register your pet now, fees apply. Note : Due to government regulations, registrations from Victoria cannot be completed online. Please complete the Registration Form and submit to AAR for processing. Registered owners must be 18 years of age or older.

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Update your pets registration details

Registered owners of animals on the AAR database can update most details online. The exceptions are the registered owner's name and breed of animal. If you are unable to update your details online,  email us with the microchip number and details you wish to change or call AAR on 02 9704 1450 during business hours. Follow this link to update registration details . By updating my registration details online I hereby certify and agree that I am duly authorised to make changes to this Registration and the information I have provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I accept all liability for any loss or damage suffered as a result of any changes made by me and acknowledge that any changes I make may supersede, modify or eliminate previous information entered.

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Owner forms

If you are the registered owner of an animal on the AAR database, you can update most details online with the exception of the  registered owner’s name  and  breed of animal .

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Breeder information

Click here  to access information on the Australasian Animal Registry's breeder litter registration and change of ownership procedure. QLD DOG BREEDER REGULATION The Queensland Government has introduced new laws to promote responsible dog breeding which came into effect on 26 May 2017 and applies only to dogs born on or after this date. Fast Facts • The laws apply to all people breeding dogs, including professional, occasional and accidental breeders. • A person giving away, selling or advertising dogs or puppies must have a supply number, which may be a breeder exemption number if the person is eligible for an exemption. • Authorised microchip implanters must ensure that the supply number is included in the microchip information that is sent to the Microchip Register. • There are penalties if a dog or puppy born on or after 26 May 2017 is given away, sold or advertised without a supply number. • You can check the Queensland Dog Breeder Register to ensure a supply number is valid. • A Supply number can be obtained by visiting the Queensland Dog Breeder Register . For further information, visit Biosecurity Queensland or call 13 25 23.

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Print a registration certificate

Your privacy is valued here at the Australasian Animal Registry (AAR) therefore for your protection we have introduced a password system. To access the details of your registration the following information is required; Microchip Number Surname Password If you are unsure of your password and you have supplied your current email address with your registration, please provide Microchip No and Surname and click forgot password.  For Assistance using this service please call the AAR on 02 9704 1450 during business hours.

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Purchase a pet tag

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Have you lost your pet or found a pet?

What to do if you have lost a pet 1. Search the neighbourhood Circle the area the animal was last seen, calling and whistling, make the circle bigger and bigger, asking people as you see them to help. Make familiar sounds such as tapping the side of a food can and calling out their name. Tell your neighbours and enlist their help to search for your pet. Go door knocking with a photo and description of the animal - consider offering a reward. Be sure to check in ceilings, buildings, trees etc. for cats. For male dogs ask if any bitches have been "in season" or "on heat" as they will search these females out. Ask local shopkeepers to put a notice up and attach some to powerpoles in the area. 2. Call your local vet to see if the animal has been left with them As an animal may have been picked up, extend the search to 20km if necessary. Call regularly and consider dropping off a flyer with all the animal's information. 3. Contact the AAR to notify them that the animal has been lost so this can be logged Ensure your details are up to date and you will be contacted as soon as the animal is found. 4. Check at the local council and animal shelter Be sure to leave all details including registration details, colour, age, size, tag and microchip so they can look for your pet. 5. Place an ad in the lost and found section of your local newspaper to widen the search Don't forget to check the found section in case your animal has been located. There are also websites on which you can look for the details of your animal: www.petfinders.com.au www.wherepetsarefound.com.au   What to do if you have found a lost animal Safety First First and most importantly consider the safety of the animal and yourself.  A scared, sick or injured animal may behave unpredictably.  Any sudden movement may spook the animal, causing then to rush into danger, such as traffic. If you are threatened in any way call the local animal control authorities or police immediately. Use Caution If the animal is approachable, use caution and common sense. Approach the animal using a calm, reassuring voice.  Make sure they can see you at all times and perhaps offer some food. If you manage to capture the animal, you now need to try to reunite the animal with their owner: Take the animal to a local vet and ask it to be scanned for the microchip. This microchip number will be recorded on a national database, such as AAR and will contain all the owner’s details, so they can easily be contacted and reunited. All vets and animal shelters are equipped with scanners for this purpose. If the animal is not microchipped you could put up posters in the local area with a contact number. Also check the local paper and internet for lost animals listed. If you are successful in reuniting a lost animal with its family - well done! You will have not only made a family very happy, but also helped to prevent an animal from becoming homeless and ending up in an animal shelter.

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Owner FAQs

Find the answers to all your questions about microchipping your pets, registering them with AAR, and what to do if you find a pet or if your pet goes missing.

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