Canberra

Canberra Animal

Canberra’s animal community offers plenty of practical ways to enjoy life with animals, from learning new skills with a dog to developing riding confidence, keeping poultry, setting up an aquarium or supporting native wildlife. Everyday veterinary care, grooming, boarding and feed supplies sit alongside clubs, specialist retailers and welfare organisations, so owners and carers can find both hands-on services and ways to connect with others who share their interests.

🐾 Everyday pet care and activities

Canberra Veterinary Hospital

At Lyneham, this companion-animal practice provides consultations and treatment for dogs and cats, including vaccination, dentistry, microchipping, desexing, dermatology, cancer care and surgery. During opening hours it accepts emergency presentations; its contact information directs after-hours emergencies to dedicated emergency hospitals.

Lyneham, ACT
☎ 02 6241 3333

Animal Referral Hospital Canberra

This Pialligo hospital combines around-the-clock emergency care with specialist referral services. Specialist appointments in surgery, medicine, rehabilitation, oncology and diagnostic imaging require a veterinary referral during weekday specialist hours. Listed facilities include CT, MRI, ultrasound, intensive care and surgical theatres.

364 Fairbairn Avenue, Pialligo ACT 2609

ACT Companion Dog Club

This volunteer-based, not-for-profit club runs group behaviour training and dog sports from February to November at Symonston. Members can take part in agility, flyball, rally, tracking, scent work, tricks, obedience trialling and Dances With Dogs. Training is rewards-based and force-free, and membership is required to participate.

Corner Jerrabomberra Avenue and Narrabundah Lane, Symonston ACT 2609

Dogs ACT

Dogs ACT supports affiliated breed and training clubs, dog sports and related activities across Canberra. Its affiliate information points readers towards local obedience, breed, scent-sport and training clubs, making it a useful starting point for finding a suitable canine activity or club connection. The organisation’s office is in Mitchell.

EPIC, Stirling Avenue & Federal Highway, Mitchell ACT
☎ 02 6241 4404

The Dog Barber

This appointment-only, home-based grooming salon in Franklin works with dogs of all breeds and sizes. Services include grooming, washing and de-shedding, with grooming appointments covering brush-out and combing, eye and ear cleaning, nail trimming and pet deodoriser. It is a local option for owners seeking a dedicated dog-grooming appointment.

Franklin, ACT
☎ 0424 511 787

FurryPaws

FurryPaws provides small-scale dog daycare, boarding and grooming in Page, in the Belconnen area. Availability is confirmed for the requested service and dates. The exact address is supplied to confirmed clients rather than published publicly, so enquiries are the practical first step when arranging care.

Page, ACT
☎ 0435 788 266

Tango's Place Cat Boarding

RSPCA ACT’s cat-only boarding service in Weston offers suites for up to three cats from one household. Suites include perching shelves, steps and space for play and rest. Staff conduct daily welfare checks and can administer required medication. RSPCA ACT-adopted cats receive the published boarding discount.

12 Kirkpatrick Street, Weston ACT 2611
☎ 02 6287 8100

🛍️ Animal supplies and specialist interests

Canberra Stockfeeds

This Hall store carries supplies for dogs, cats, horses, chooks and birds, as well as small animals and farm needs. Its range also covers broader farm and garden requirements. Local collection and delivery options make it relevant to mixed-animal households, horse owners and nearby small properties looking for feed and husbandry supplies.

1 Victoria Street, Hall ACT 2618
☎ 0494 040 870

Powells' Stockfeeds

Powells’ Stockfeeds is a local family-owned supplier serving the Canberra market with pet and stock feeds, supplements and related animal products. Its range includes poultry mix, giving backyard chook keepers a useful specialist source alongside supplies for other animals. The business is also relevant to owners comparing feed and supplement options.

Canberra, ACT

Beyond Aquariums

Beyond Aquariums in Fyshwick specialises in aquarium supplies, fish livestock and ponds. Its practical services include fish-tank maintenance, custom aquarium construction, pond construction and maintenance, delivery, installation and aquarium relocation. That combination supports both people setting up an aquarium and established keepers needing maintenance or a larger custom installation.

68 Barrier Street, Fyshwick ACT 2609
☎ 0438 045 881

Reptiles Inc

Reptiles Inc operates specialist retail outlets for reptile and aquarium keepers in Kambah and Gold Creek. The operator also runs mobile educational displays for schools, fetes and other events. For this guide, its reptile-keeping and aquarium retail work is the relevant local service; visitor-zoo activities are separate from the retail offer.

Kambah and Gold Creek, ACT

RSPCA ACT

RSPCA ACT operates a shelter and adoption service in Canberra, alongside practical welfare programs. Its Pet and Family Assistance Emergency Boarding program provides temporary pet accommodation for vulnerable Canberrans in crisis. The inspectorate investigates animal-cruelty reports within the ACT, and the organisation accepts injured native wildlife during business hours.

12 Kirkpatrick Street, Weston ACT 2611
☎ 02 6287 8100

🐎 Equine care, riding and equipment

Horse Veterinarian Pty Ltd

This mobile equine veterinary practice visits horses at paddocks and stables across Canberra and surrounding ACT and NSW areas. Its listed services include health examinations, dentistry, radiology, lameness assessment, vaccination, laboratory work, microchipping, wound care, reproduction and emergency care. The mobile format suits horses being attended at their usual accommodation.

Canberra and surrounding ACT/NSW areas
☎ 0493 043 537 — calls or texts

Canberra Equestrian Centre

Canberra Equestrian Centre offers equine agistment through community paddocks, private paddocks, full-board paddock care and full-board stabling. Facilities listed include indoor and outdoor arenas, jumping facilities, round yards and trail-riding access, with live-in management onsite. Visiting instructors provide tuition in dressage, showing, jumping, flatwork and related training.

Canberra, ACT

EQ Saddlery Canberra

The Fyshwick shop stocks saddles, rugs, bridles, riding boots and helmets, breeches, horse supplements and vitamins, stockfeed, grooming products and farrier supplies. Its range covers equipment for both horse and rider, from everyday care and stable work to riding and competition preparation.

27 Albany Street, Fyshwick ACT 2609
☎ +61 2 5104 3988

ACT Equestrian Association

The ACT Equestrian Association represents affiliated equestrian disciplines across Canberra and the local region, including pony club, showjumping, trail riding, dressage, horse trials and endurance. Its affiliate information provides contacts for participating clubs. The association also manages Equestrian Park and the Cotter Plots at Yarralumla under an ACT Government licence.

Canberra and local region
☎ 0403 200 341 — Equestrian Park booking enquiries

🦮 Wildlife rescue and community welfare

ACT Wildlife

ACT Wildlife is a volunteer community wildlife group that rescues, rehabilitates and releases sick, injured and orphaned native animals. Its 24/7 hotline provides advice and can arrange rescue where appropriate. People interested in contributing can also explore orientation and training pathways for wildlife carers, transport volunteers and hotline volunteers.

ACT region

Whether your interest is a well-trained dog, a carefully maintained aquarium, a backyard poultry setup, a horse-care routine or native wildlife welfare, Canberra offers practical ways to learn and take part. Veterinary teams, clubs, retailers and welfare organisations each provide a different point of connection for owners, carers and enthusiasts.

Local animal businesses, clubs, educators and welfare groups are warmly invited to add or update their listing, helping more Canberra-area people discover the services, skills and community activities available to them.

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