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Pets and livestock

To report a dog attack or roaming animal, call us at any time on 02 6670 2400.

To report other animal problems, such as a barking dog, use the form below.

We all love our animals, from native species to cats and dogs. Let's make sure we can enjoy our pets while protecting the environment.

Concerned about the welfare of an animal? Contact the RSPCA Cruelty Hotline on 1300 278 358 or 02 9770 7555 to report animal welfare concerns.

Can't find your pet? We do everything we can to reunite lost pets with their owners, see impounded and lost pets.

Pet owners

Dogs must be controlled by a lead in public - unless in one of the approved off-leash areas.
When at home, dogs must be contained within the owner's property.
Dogs and cats must be registered and microchipped.

Find out how to collect your pet from the pound.

How to microchip and register your cat or dog.

Find out about being a responsible dog owner, where you can walk off-leash and what to do with barking or dangerous dogs.

Find out about being a responsible cat owner, tips for keeping your cat indoors and how to report a stray or roaming cat.

Rules for keeping livestock and other animals.

Please report dingo sightings in National Parks to National Parks and Wildlife Service on 02 6670 8600.

Dingo sightings on any other land should be reported to North Coast Local Land Services on 1300 795 299 or 02 6621 2317