Pets and animals

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Dog registration

Dog registrations are due by 31 August each year. Visit Dogs and Cats Online to renew registration, register a new dog, complete microchip/desexing records or notify us if the dog moves to a new address, the dog dies, the dog is missing for more than 72 hours or ownership of the dog is transferred to another person.

Birds, reptiles, insects and other animals

Information relating to chickens, bees, snakes, native birds and keeping livestock in residential areas.

Microchipping and desexing requirements

Pet owners have responsibilities to ensure they are complying to animal legislation and by-laws. Dog and cat owners are responsible for ensuring their pets are microchipped and desexed.

Cats

Information relating to cats living in our neighbourhood.

Dog exercise and prohibited areas

Find where you can or can't exercise your pooch.

Barking dogs

Information for residents and dog owners regarding barking dogs.

Additional dog application

Apply for a permit to keep more than 2 dogs in a residential area or more than 3 dogs on a rural property

Dog attacks

If you have been involved in a dog attack, you should seek medical or veterinary treatment as a priority. When it is safe to do so, please report the dog attack to us during business hours on 8384 0666 or after hours on 8384 0622.

Trapping a nuisance animal for removal from your property

Do you need to remove a stay/feral cat, rat or possum from your property? Residents can apply here for a cage in order to trap nuisance animals.

Lost, found and impounded dogs

A listing of dogs that have been taken to the RSPCA animal shelter by our ranger services (impounded).

Dog bag dispenser refill request

Have you found an empty dog bag dispenser? Let us know and we'll get it refilled.

Breeders and sellers

Information for dog and cat breeders and sellers.

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