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Companion Animals

The following information is provided to assist you in all matters relating to Companion Animals.

LOST DOGS

Have you lost a dog? Please contact Council to see if your dog has been collected by the Rangers. Any lost dogs taken in by Council's Rangers and not claimed are sent to the Queanbeyan Pound facility. You can check the list of animals currently being held at the Queanbeyan Pound by clicking on the following link www.qcc.nsw.gov.au/page.aspx?page=69

Please note that clicking on this link will take you out of the Palerang Council website to the Queanbeyan City Council website.

INFORMATION FOR DOG OWNERS IN NSW

Dog owners in NSW have a range of responsibilities under the Companion Animals Act. The Department of Local Government has produced a brochure which outlines:

• Microchipping and Registration
• Registration Cost
• Updating your information
• What to do when your dog is missing
• Responsibilities of pet owners
• Penalty notices issued under the Act.

To download a copy of this brochure, please click on the link below.

DEALING WITH BARKING DOGS

Barking dogs can be a nuisance. The Department of Environment and Conservation has produced a brochure outlining ways in which you can look after your dog to prevent excessive barking. It explains the law applying to noise from dogs and provides information that is intended to make life better for dogs, dog owners and their neighbours.

If you are annoyed by the noise from your neighbour's dog, there are several things you can do:

• Talk to the dog's owner
• Contact a Community Justice Centre
• Contact your Council
• Seek a Noise Abatement Order

To download a copy of this brochure, please click on the link below.

DOGS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES

Dog attacks on livestock are a major concern for rural communities. The Department of Local Government has produced a brochure which outlines:

• Dog attacks in rural NSW
• Working dogs in rural NSW
• Why do dogs attack?
• What you can do to prevent your dog attacking livestock
• Responsibilities of pet owners
• Penalty notices issued under the Act

To download a copy of this brochure, please click on the link below.

RESTRICTED AND DANGEROUS DOGS IN NSW

Owners of Restricted and Dangerous Dogs in NSW have a range of responsibilities under the Companion Animals Act. The attached brochure outlines:

• Restricted Dogs
• Council-declared restricted dogs
• Dangerous Dogs
• Owner responsibilities
• Warning signs
• Collar
• Failure to comply
• Enclosure requirements
• Failure to comply can result in heavy fines

To download a copy of this brochure, please click on the link below.

INFORMATION FOR CAT OWNERS IN NSW

Cat owners in NSW have a range of responsibilities under the Companion Animals Act. The Department of Local Government has produced a brochure which outlines:

• Microchipping and Registration
• Registration Cost
• Updating your information
• What to do when your cat is missing
• Responsibilities of pet owners
• Penalty notices issued under the Act.

To download a copy of this brochure, please click on the link below.

RESOLVING DISPUTES WITH NEIGHBOURS

If you have a complaint about a neighbour's dog or cat, you should first try talking to your neighbour about the problem. If this approach does not resolve the issue, the Community Justice Centre offers a range of services to help resolve conflicts. For information about the Community Justice Centre, please click on the following link www.cjc.nsw.gov.au

Please note that clicking on this link will take you out of the Palerang Council website to the Community Justice Centres website.

ANIMAL WELFARE

If you are concerned about the welfare of an animal, you should contact the RSPCA. NSW RSPCA inspectors can be contacted on (02) 9770 7555. For information about the RSPCA, please click on the following link www.rspcansw.org.au

Please note that clicking on this link will take you out of the Palerang Council website to the NSW RSPCA website.

COMPANION ANIMALS - MORE INFORMATION

For all information about companion animals, please click on the following link www.dlg.nsw.gov.au

Please note that clicking on this link will take you out of the Palerang Council website to the Department of Local Government website. By clicking on the Companion Animals link, you will obtain access to a wide range of information about dogs and cats including a Frequently Asked Questions section. You can also download the forms required for dog registrations.

Contact details
Palerang Council
02 6238 8111 (ph)
records@palerang.nsw.gov.au

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