Dogs in South Australia, Australia: rules, tax and travel
In South Australia every dog and cat must be microchipped, those born after 1 July 2018 must be desexed, and dogs older than 3 months must be registered on Dogs and Cats Online (DACO).
Microchipping and desexing are statewide in South Australia, while registration fees and cat registration vary by council.
The national rules for Australia apply here too. National rules
Breed rules
No breed-specific rule found.
Registration and microchip
Dogs older than 3 months must be registered within 14 days of getting them, through the council and the DACO system. Unley fees: standard dog (microchipped and desexed) $51, non-standard $101.50, concession half. In the City of Adelaide the DACO number and tag last the dog's lifetime, with yearly renewal due by 31 August.[1]
typical 51 AUD, 25.5 to 101.5 AUD a year
Microchipping is compulsory for all dogs regardless of birth date. A vet can grant a health exemption.[1]
Other rules
Dogs born after 1 July 2018 must be desexed by 6 months of age or within 28 days of the owner taking possession, unless a vet grants an exemption.[1]
The Dogs and Cats Online (DACO) database holds microchip, desexing, registration and breeder records.[2]
Not confirmed yet: Dog tax, Licence or owner test, Liability insurance, Leash and muzzle. We only show what an official or named source states.
Laws change: this is general information, not legal advice. The authority linked on each line has the final word.