- Author:
- Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
- Date:
- 16 Jan 2024
Wildlife can make interesting pets, but life changes can sometimes make it challenging to continue providing them with the care they need. Despite best intentions, wildlife owners may face challenges that make looking after their wildlife tough. This may be due to health reasons, financial hardship, growing responsibilities or other changes in personal circumstances.
Rehoming can be a difficult decision for many, and it is important to prioritise the welfare of the wildlife in your care. This guide shows the steps you should take to ensure your wildlife is looked after.
Before rehoming
Explore the different support and resources that may be available to you.
How to sell or give away wildlife
If you have made the decision to rehome your wildlife, this section will explore different options based on the type of wildlife in your care.
Licensing requirements when rehoming
It’s important to understand which wildlife species require a private wildlife licence to legally keep them as pet.
Don't abandon your wildlife
While your pet is a native Australian animal, it cannot be released into the wild.
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