Annual Permits for Non-Desexed Cats and Dangerous and Restricted Dogs
On 1 July 2020, the NSW Government introduced 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.
Increasing the overall cat desexing rates will improve the health and wellbeing of cats. It will also ease the burden on pounds and shelters, reduce euthanasia rates, and help to address concerns about feral, stray and roaming cats and their effect on wildlife.
From 1 July 2021 owners of cats not desexed by four months of age are required to pay an annual permit fee.
If you choose to not desex your pet, and they will not become a breeding animal, you must complete a non-desexed cat and dog fees form and submit to Council with the relevant fee.
Exemptions are in place for those kept for breeding purposes by members of recognised breeding bodies, and cats which cannot be desexed for medical reasons. There are no pensioner discounts or rebates available for annual permits for non-desexed cats.
Annual permit fees will go directly to the Companion Animals Fund, which pays for companion animal management by local Councils including pounds/shelters, ranger services, dog recreation areas, and education and awareness programs.
The fund is also used to operate the NSW Pet Registry and carry out responsible pet ownership initiatives.
Owners of dogs of a Restricted Breed or formally declared to be Dangerous, you must complete a Restricted or dangerous dog annual permit form and submit to Council with the relevant fee.
Annual permit fees
To see a list of annual pet permit and fees, visit OLG’s pet control permit fees page.
Late fees
Should the permit fees not be paid within 28 days after the due date, a late fee will apply.
How to Pay for an Annual Permit
You can apply and pay for an annual permit in the following ways:
- Online through the NSW Pet Registry:
- By Email: Send the non-desexed cat and dog fees or restricted or dangerous dog annual permit form along with payment by completing the credit card authorisation form to cityofryde@ryde.nsw.gov.au. You can download a copy of these forms or call Council on 9952 8222 to post you out a copy.
- In Person: At City of Ryde Customer Service Centre located at 1 Pope Street, Ryde. See opening hours.
- By Post: Send the completed form with relevant payment in by cheque, money order or completed credit card authorisation form to:
Chief Executive Officer
City of Ryde
Locked Bag 2069
NORTH RYDE NSW 1670
To register your animal, visit the NSW Pet Registry website or visit Council’s Registration and Microchipping page.
For further information about registration categories and current fees, visit the Registration and permit fees page.