We are dedicated to preserving the bond between older Australians and their furry, finned and feathered friends.
Pet Friendly Aged Care
Australia is a nation of animal lovers, yet only 12% have some form of pet-friendly policy.
Source: Percentage of total residential aged care homes identified as pet friendly through My Aged Care and the CANA database; October 2026.
Pet Friendly Aged Care exists to grow the number of older people who thrive in the company of companion animals by sharing the benefits of a pet-friendly approach with aged care homes and their residents.
We are also committed to working with the government and home-care services to include pet support in home care package offerings.
Pet Friendly Aged Care Stories
Stories submitted by you!
Una’s story: Where there’s Coco, there’s home
Pups bring comfort and connection to aged care residents
An Australia CAN Pet Friendly Aged Care Tale
From sheepdog to therapy dog: How Remi is bringing generations together
Read more Tales
We’re right on the precipice of making significant changes to aged care that could positively change the everyday lives of residents.
The Pet-Friendly Aged Care program is owned and run by Companion Animal Network Australia - Australia CAN, a registered charity representing the companion animal welfare work of member organisations across Australia who have more than 300 years’ combined experience caring for animals.
