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Dog & Cat Registration Fees

Registration is required under the Companion Animals Act 1998 for all dogs and cats before they turn six months of age. The legislation provides for an on-the-spot penalty of $165 for failure to comply with the law on registration.

Further information on how to register your cat or dog may be obtained from Council's Environment and Health Branch on phone 48680888. 

   Fee Schedule for Lifetime Registration of Your Pet

   Un-desexed dog or cat                                   $150

   Desexed dog or cat                                       $40

   Desexed dog or cat owned by a pensioner      $15

   Dog or cat owned by recognised breeder        $40

PLEASE NOTE: CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP/ADDRESS If you sell or give your animal away; if you change your address or other contact details; if your animal dies or has been missing for more than three days - you must notify Council. You may click here to download relevant notification forms from the Department of Local Government Website. This website also contains a wealth of information which answers many frequently asked questions about companion animals.

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Contact details
Wingecarribee Shire Council
02 4868 0888 (ph)
wscmail@wsc.nsw.gov.au

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