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Pets
Councils are the local authority for the NSW Companion Animals Act, which in practice means Waverley Council assists residents comply with the regulation in relation to dog and cat ownership. Our Council Rangers also enforce parts of the Act in the community.
Browse the sections below for information related to dog and cat ownership in Waverley. The NSW Government also has extensive information available.
Council Rangers have authorised powers for the purposes of enforcing the Companion Animals Act. These include being able to:
- Request the full name and residential address of an animal’s owner;
- Retrieve identification information from a companion animal i.e. scan an animal’s microchip.
Council Rangers can:
- Issue a fine for not complying with the Act;
- Issue a Notice, Order or Declaration for Nuisance, Dangerous, Menacing or Restricted dogs;
- Seize dogs or cats in certain circumstances.
Please note, Waverley Council’s role in administering the NSW Companion Animals Act relates to dogs and cats only.
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Pet registration & permits
All dogs and cats are required to be microchipped and registered, with some animals also requiring an annual permit.
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Lost, stray or abused animals
Notify Council if you have lost your cat or dog, and request Council assistance if there is a stray dog in your neighbourhood. Animal abuse should be reported to one of the designated animal welfare organisations.
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Restricted, dangerous or nuisance animals
Certain breeds of dogs are classified as restricted, and any dog deemed dangerous must be kept under special living conditions. Notify Council if a dog is not under effective control from its owner and/or is causing a persistent nuisance through excessive barking or property damage.
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Off-leash parks
There are both permanent and timed off-leash green spaces in the local area for dogs to enjoy.
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Local pet services
A directory of local animal welfare, vet and shelter organisations.