Pet Boarding Code of Practice and Forms

In 1993, the 'Code of Recommendations and Minimum Standards for the Welfare of Animals in Boarding Establishments (Code of Animal Welfare No. 9)' was endorsed as a national code. It was written by AWAC (Animal Welfare Advisory Committee) with support from 'MAF Quality Management' (now AsureQuality), RNZSPCA, and veterinarians. The document assists with the establishment of new facilities, providers inspectors with a measurement of standards (operating under the Animal Protection Act), and ensures that the industry at large has a set of current standards to follow.

Download the following standards: 

• AsureQuality Code of Practice for Catteries 
• AsureQuality Code of Practice for Kennels
• View the Code of Recommendations on Biosecurity New Zealand
• View the Companion Cats Code of Welfare 2007 (Biosecurity New Zealand)
• View the draft Companion Dog Code of Welfare 2007 (Biosecurity New Zealand)
• Dog & Cat Vaccination Recommendations - NZ Vet Association (54.16KB PDF)
• Response to Vaccination Recommendations from Companion Animal Society (58.97KB PDF)

Download the following forms:

• Pet Boarding Establishments Preamble Applicants Manual (44KB PDF)
• Registration Form for Pet Boarding Approval (21KB PDF)

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