Report an animal issue

We investigate all reported animal attacks. A Council officer will then 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 someone or another animal.

Barking dogs

Barking dogs are one of the most common complaints to Council, but can be difficult to investigate. 

If you're troubled by a barking dog:

1.  Advise the dog’s owners of the problem. Give them a reasonable amount of time to address it.
2. Lodge a complaint. Our Rangers will then visit the owners to discuss the complaint and measure to stop their dogs from barking.
3. At this stage, you will need to submit a completed Barking Dog Diary for at least 14 days. The Ranger assigned to your request will provide the Barking Dog Diary.
4. Contact  a Community Justice Centre (CJC) or take private civil action.

    

Lodge a problem with a barking dog

Lost animals

If you lose your animal, please check our Facebook page as we often post 

If your lost animal is not listed on the lost and found animals register, please either:

• Call the Pound during business hours on 02 6642 5689
• Report your missing animal with the link below.

Report a missing animal

Animals on Country Roads

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 council verge, let us know by either: