Cats/Dogs

   Animal Registration  

   It is NSW Government legislation that all cats and dogs over the age of 12 weeks must be microchipped for lifetime
   identification and then lifetime registered at six (6) months of age.

   If you owned the cat before 1 July 1999 you do not have to register the cat unless there has been a breach of the Act
   (e.g. nuisance order or impounded) or a change of ownership after this date.
   However you are required to either microchip the cat or ensure it is wearing a collar and identification tag.    

   Animals are microchipped at the vet of the owner's choice, with paperwork completed at the time of microchipping.
   Owners then bring the completed Lifetime Registration Form, and desexing certificate (if applicable) to Council to complete
   the registration. 

   All registration fees are set down by the NSW Government and cannot be altered. Fees for lifetime registration are as follows:

• Desexed cat/dog $40;
• Desexed cat/dog owned by a pensioner $15;
• Undesexed cat/dog $150;
• Undesexed cat/dog owned by a registered breeder $40.  

   Registration is valid for the lifetime of the animal while it resides within NSW.  Once registration is completed,
   a certificate of Registration will be issued.

   Should ownership of the animal change once lifetime registration has taken place, you are required under the Act to update
   the Companion Animals Register by submitting a completed Change of Ownership Form to Council. 
   There is no fee for this service.   

   Should any contact details change once lifetime registration has taken place, you are required under the Act to update the
   Companion Animals Register by submitting a completed Change of Details Form to Council.
   There is no fee for this service.

   Keeping of Dogs / Cats

   Under the Companion Animals Act 1998 there is no limit of the number of dogs or cats that are allowed to be kept.
   However, if any complaints are received enforcement action may be taken.

   Council employs a full-time Animal Control Officer to perform the duties required under the Dog Act 1966 and the
   Companion Animals Act 1998 and all statutory obligations in respect of the licensing, control and impounding of dogs and
   other animals.

   Council will investigate complaints about barking dogs creating a nuisance.

   Lost & Found Animals

   Council maintains a lost and found Companion Animal register.  For lost or found dogs or cats, contact the City's Customer
   Service Centre on (02) 9952 8222.

   Council has no jurisdiction outside the Ryde City area to remove or pick up dogs, regardless of whether they are registered
   in Ryde or not.

   Impounded animals (dogs and cats) are then taken to the Blacktown Animal Pound, Cnr Flushcombe Rd & Great Western
   Highway, Prospect, (02) 9839 6160 and (02) 9839 6161.
   The hours of operation are Monday to Friday 7am to 3.30pm & Saturday 9am to 11am.
   More information on Blacktown Animal Pound, including animal search database.

   Sick or injured dogs, in public places only, will be removed by Council and taken to a local vet.

   Council will investigate dog attacks and will remove stray dogs from either public or private property.

   Council will impound stray cats, only if the cat is secured in a cage or box and the owner of the cat is unknown.

   Unwanted Animals

   Customers who no longer want their cat may have the cat removed by Council. There is no fee or charge for this service.
   Cats must be securely contained in a box or basket that provides adequate ventilation.
   A surrender form must be completed at the time of removal.

   Customers who no longer want their dog may have the dog removed by Council.
   A surrender form must be completed at the time of removal.
   There is no fee for this service, however proof of ownership is required.

Horses and Cattle

   The Local Government (Orders) Regulation 1993 and Council policy regulate the keeping of horses and cattle. Council policy
   states that no more than one (1) horse may be kept on any residential lot. In addition, anyone wishing to keep a horse in a
   residential area must obtain Council approval, before putting the horse on the property.

   Applications for approval must be in writing and must be accompanied by letters from all adjoining neighbours stating that they
   have no objection.

   Horses and cattle must be kept at least 9 metres from any dwelling and horse yards and cattle yards must be enclosed to
   prevent the escape of the animal. Also, no part of a stable or yard may be less than one (1) metre from a dividing fence.

   A development application and construction certificate must be submitted to Council and be approved before erecting a stable.

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