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Animals and Pets

Being a good pet owner means taking good care of our pets, making sure they are happy, safe, and healthy. It also means knowing the rules about having pets, being respectful to others in public places, and being kind to the wildlife that lives there.

You can find out how to be a responsible pet owner and help protect our environment and animals.

Animals Available for Adoption

Adopt a pet from this list of rescue cats and dogs available from the Wingecarribee Animal Shelter.

Animal Boarding or Training Establishment

Find out about Animal Boarding and Training Businesses and the regulations around getting approval to set one up.

Animal Welfare & Cruelty

Council has many responsibilities for the keeping of animals throughout the Shire – promoting responsible pet ownership, animals in public places or considering relevant animal related development applications.

Barking Dogs

Find out what you can do if you have an issue with a barking dog.

Beekeeping

NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has information on beekeeping, including inNSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has information on beekeeping, including information about:

Cattle

Find out information about the regulations for keeping cattle.

Dangerous Dogs

Find out the responsibilities of owning a dangerous dog or what to do if you need to report one.

Dog & Cat Registration

Find information about pet registration requirements for your dog or cat.

Dogs in Public Places

A dog that is in a public place must be under the effective control of some competent person by means of an adequate chain, cord or leash that is attached to the dog and that is being held by (or secured to) the person.

Horses

Find information around the regulations for keeping horses.

Leash Free Areas in the Wingecarribee Shire

Council provides leash-free parks to enable your dog to run freely off the lead. Find details of these dog friendly parks on this page.

Lost & Found Pets

If your cat or dog has gone missing Contact Council and provide the following information:

Pigs

Find information about the regulations around pigs and keeping pigs as pets.

Poultry

Find out information around the requirements and regulations for keeping poultry,

Sheep

Find out information about the regulations and requirements for keeping sheep.

Unattended Livestock

What should I do about unattended livestock In public places?

Working Dogs

A working dog is defined under section 5 of the Companion Animals Act as a dog used primarily for droving, tending, working or protecting stock. It includes a dog being trained as a working dog.