The Petcare Information and Advisory Service believes that the more than two thirds of Australian households which own a pet derive significant benefits from that ownership, and that their needs and the needs of the whole community are best served by ongoing information and education services.

Petcare has many publications which are relative to urban animal management.

To obtain hard copies of our publications contact Petcare Information and Advisory Service

Caring For Your Dog leaflets
Information on the care of dogs and responsibilities of ownership.

Caring For Your Cat leaflets
Information on care of cats and responsibilities of ownership.

These leaflets are available free of charge to Councils throughout Australia

Which is the most suitable breed for your lifestyle? Try our online Selectapet. Mail-in Selectapet questionnaires are available by contacting PIAS

PIAS also has research and publications to help in management of companion animals in Australia

Health Cost Savings: The Impact Of Pets On Australian Health Budgets

National People and Pets Survey

What Australians Think About Their Pets

Companion Animals in the City -Defining a new agenda for Local Government

The Metropolitan Domestic Cat
Research Report. A survey of the population characteristics and hunting behaviour of the domestic cat in Australia.

Public Open Space and Dogs
A design and management guide for open space professionals and Local Government.

Australian Companion Animal Council - The Power of Pets
The wide-ranging benefits of companion animal ownership

Renting With Pets - A guide to help pet owners seeking rental accommodation

Tenants With Pets - A guide to help landlords rent to tenants who have pets.

IAHAIO - International Association of Human Animal Interactions

Dogs and Cats in the Urban Environment - A Handbook of Municipal Pet Management
Richard Murray & Helen Penridge - 1997