Call us immediately on 02 6643 0200.
You will need to provide the operator with:
- the date, time and location of the attack
- a description of how the attack occurred
- a description and location of the attacking animal.
We investigate all reported animal attacks. A council officer will contact you for a statement and to collect other evidence.
If you have a pet, you are responsible for keeping the animal from causing harm or being a nuisance to the wider community. You may be liable if the animal attacks a person or animal.
If you have lost a pet, please check our Facebook page.
If your lost animal is not listed on the lost and found animals register, please either:
Report a missing animal
Whether you are travelling through a country area or suburban street, animals (domestic and wild) can often wander onto the road unaware of the dangers of oncoming traffic.
One in every 41 casualty crashes on country roads involves a vehicle hitting an animal.
Kangaroos, wombats and stray stock can move fast and be extremely unpredictable. When animals stray onto the road it’s hard to know what they’ll do next. Slowing down and being prepared, especially near sunrise and sunset, could save a collision or even save your life.
If you come across livestock on the road or a dead kangaroo by the roadside, please either:
- Call our customer service team on 02 6643 0200.
- Report the animal with the link below.
Report an animal on country roads
Injured domestic animals should be taken to the nearest vet.
Should you injure or kill a native or wild animal, try to remove it from the road. Please take care as some animals carry young in their pouches. Hurt animals can be cared for by the Wildlife and Information Rescue Service (WIRES).
Wildlife Rescue Line: 13 000 WIRES or 1300 094 737