Animals, Livestock and Pets

Dog and Cat Owners

Since 1998, the Companion Animals Act requires all puppies, dogs, cats, or kittens sold or given away to be microchipped and registered for life from 1 July 1999.

Microchipping is not the same as registration. Pet owners must microchip and register their pets. This means having your dog or cat microchipped first, then registered with your local council.

When registering your pet you may need to provide documentation such as micro-chip details, sterilisation certificate, breeder’s card or pension card. Check with Council for more information.

Fees and Charges (Cats and Dogs)

Since 1998 all pets in NSW over the age of six (6) months must be microchipped and registered with a lifetime registration under the Companion Animal Act.

Fees are set by the State Government and are:

• If the registration fee has not been paid 28 days after the date on which the animal is required to be registered, a late fee of $23.

• The NSW Government is introducing annual permits for non-desexed cats and restricted and dangerous dogs as part of its commitment to promoting responsible pet ownership and improving animal welfare standards. 

  Owners of dogs of a restricted breed, declared restricted, or declared to be dangerous, including those already on the Register when the requirement came into effect, will also be required to pay a $230 annual permit in addition to their one-off lifetime pet registration fee.

  All restricted and dangerous dogs will require an annual permit. 

For information on registration of Assistance Animals please contact Council's Ranger on T: 02 6036 0100.

Registration of a dog or cat can be done at the Customer Relation Centres in Culcairn, Henty, Holbrook, Jindera or Walla Walla during business hours. 

Members of the public, vets, breeders and authorised identifiers now have full access to the NSW Pet Registry. 

Members of the public can now claim their pets, pay for pet registrations and annual permits, and reunite lost pets with their owners.

Missing Companion Animals

Tips for when your companion animal goes missing:

• Ensure their identification tags are correct, name and phone number with collars secure and fitted properly.
• Do you know where your microchip information is? Place your animals microchip number somewhere you can assess easily.
• Update microchip and registration information.

• Important phone numbers (keep them in an convenient location):

• T: 1300 653 538 (local call) Greater Hume Council
• T: 0427 556 659 Ranger, Greater Hume Council

• Remember to microchip before 12 weeks of age and register with a NSW local council by 3 months of age.
• Make a plan for when your pet does get loose/go missing.
• Contact your local Council or pound as soon as possible. If your pet is micro-chipped and registered attempts will be made to contact the owner for collection. If not collected the pet is transported to Albury Pound where it is held for 14 days if micro-chipped and 7 days if not. After this time the animal becomes the property of the Pound where they will determine if it is a suitable rescue animal.
• When your dog or cat is found, the Council or pound can return your dog or cat to its home.
• Check your fencing and yard. Is it suitable for your pets?
• Fix and fill in your yard now. Digging under fences is a classic method of escape.

Companion Animals Act 1998

More details on the Companion Animals Act 1998 are available here.

The NSW Government is committed to promoting responsible pet ownership and improving animal welfare standards.

Desexing improves the health and wellbeing of cats, including lowering the risk of some cancers, and reduces behaviours such as roaming and aggression.

Preventing unwanted litters eases the burden on pounds and shelters, reduces euthanasia rates, and helps address concerns about feral and stray cats and their effect on wildlife.

Annual permits for dangerous and restricted dogs will improve community safety by helping to reduce ownership of high-risk dogs and encouraging owners to better manage the behaviour of their animal.

For further information on fees, when and how to pay please click here.

Improper carcass disposal can have significant impacts on environmental, human and animal health. Poor carcass disposal can result in contamination of soil, ground water and water ways.

Access to poorly disposed carcasses can also allow for significant disease spread through scavengers, mosquitoes and vermin. Carcass disposal should occur as soon as possible after the animal has died.

Careful planning and management of disposal is important to ensure the safety of the community, other stock, the environment and to minimise the risk of disease spread. Animal owners and managers have a legal responsibility to ensure that disposal of carcasses does not adversely affect the environment.

The NSW EPA has guidelines to minimise environmental contamination and should also be consulted for advice when considering options for disposal. Council can also provide advice on how environmental impacts can be managed when considering options for carcass disposal.

For further information, please click here.

Pet Minding Services

Riverina Boarding Kennels 

Riverina Boarding Kennels and Cattery are a small family-owned and operated business caring for all your Pet’s needs, they treat all guests as they would their own with the love and attention they deserve and receive at home.

Riverina Boarding Kennels and Cattery now offer Day-care for dogs to have a fun day out with their friends.

Contact Riverina Boarding Kennels:

A: 286 Jelbart Road, Jindera NSW, 2642

T: 02 6026 3830

E: riverinaboardingkennels@outlook.com

W: https://www.riverinaboardingkennels.com/

Home Ever After - RSPCA

If something happens to you, what happens to your pet?

The Home Ever After program is a trusted, tailor-made, rehoming plan for your beloved pet, should you ever need it.

For more information contact the Home Ever After Team:

T: 02 9782 4419

E: hea@rspcansw.org.au

W: RSPCA Home Ever After

Greater Hume Council has established several designated dog ‘OFF LEASH’ areas in Culcairn, Holbrook, Henty, Jindera and Walla Walla.

Each designated site is signposted and is provided with a bag dispenser and waste bin.

• Culcairn - Off Leash Park, Douglas Street
• Henty - Off Leash Park, Rosler Parade
• Holbrook - Behind Submarine Precinct, next to the skate park, Corner Albury Street & Wallace Street
• Jindera - Recreation Park, Dight Street
• Walla Walla - Sportsground, William Street

Locations, rules and guidelines for us of these areas follow:

• These areas are only available for use during daylight hours.
• You must have control of your dog at all times. Even though an off leash area, you must prevent your dog from harassing, attacking and chasing other people or animals. Any attacks may result in a Dangerous Dog Declaration being placed on your dog & you may be liable for any costs or damages.
• All faeces must be picked up and placed in the waste bins provided.
• Your dog must be wearing a collar with identification tags and have a lifetime registration.
• Declared Dangerous Dogs and Restricted Breeds are prohibited and must NOT be off leash in an off leash area at any time.
• Where the areas are fenced, wheeled recreational devices and motor vehicles are prohibited.
• Any breach of these requirements could result in infringements being issued to the dog owner and/or dog being impounded.

Maps of Council’s designated dog off leash areas are available from Council’s offices.