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How do I register my pet (Dogs & Cats)?
The Companion Animals Act was introduced by the NSW Government in 1998 to protect pets, their owners and the broader community. New law protects pets and people in NSW, around 80,000 dogs and cats are lost, hurt or stolen each year. Most are impounded and are not able to be identified. Because they cannot be reunited with their owners, they may be destroyed. Under the Act, all owners of puppies and kittens must take two steps to provide lifetime protection for their pet. Together these two steps will help return your pet to you if it is lost, hurt or stolen. As of October 1, 2002 all dogs must be microchipped and registered under the new system.
Cats - Cats that were owned as at July 1, 1999 are exempted from permanent identification and lifetime registration requirements. However, owners are encouraged to microchip and register their cats for their protection. If you are the new owner of a cat after July 1, 1999 your pet must be microchipped by 12 weeks of age for lifetime identification and must be lifetime registered with Council by six months of age.
Microchipping - Vets, animal welfare organisations and other authorised people can microchip your cat or dog. Shop around for the best price and service on microchipping. Some vets and animal welfare organisations offer discount rates.
Companion Animal Registration - Registration fees help councils provide pounds, rangers and other pet facilities. Desexed cat or dogs $40 Desexed cat or dog owned by a pensioner $15 Entire (undesexed) cat or dog $150 Entire cat or dog owned by a registered breeder $40 Assistance dogs Free Lifetime registration can be done at any local council. All NSW Councils are connected to the statewide Register.
When you register you will need:
- A certificate of microchipping or a letter from your vet
- Proof of desexing from your vet or you can sign a statutory declaration at Council's Customer Relations Desk.
- Any documents which entitle you to a discount eg: Pensioner card
Where to register: - Come into the Broken Hill City Council Administrative Building, 240 Blende Street, with all your paper work, between 08.30am and 4pm Monday to Friday.
Contact Details
Environmental Services
Ph: (08) 8080 3340
Fax: (08) 8080 3424
envserv@brokenhill.nsw.gov.au
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