Pet ownership
Council encourages all pet owners to be responsible for their pet's actions. Pets are referred to as "companion animals".
Our objectives are set out in the Companion Animal Management Plan 2004
Companion Animal Management Plan 2004 (833Kb).
Pet tags
Dogs and cats must wear a tag that states name, address and phone number or any combination of the three.
Contact Council on 02 4974 2000 for information about pet tags.
Registration
It is a requirement that dogs and cats are registered. Council registers dogs and cats. You may also register your cat at our local pound or the RSPCA.
Register (621.3kb)
Microchipping
All puppies born or dogs purchased, must be permanently identified (269 kb) with a microchip by 12 weeks of age, point of sale, OR change of ownership, which ever occurs first. More about microchipping.
Leash free areas
Council provides areas where dogs may roam free of theirs. Visit Leash Free Areas for more information.
Links
Contact us
City Administration Centre
282 King Street
Newcastle NSW 2300
Tel: 02 4974 2000