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Animals & Pets

Dogs

Must be microchipped and registered under the new system.

Cats owned before 1 July 1999

Need to be identified by either microchip, a collar and tag (giving at least the name of the cat and the address or telephone number of the owner) or in some other approved manner.

Do not need to be registered unless they change owners.

Cats born or change owners after 1 July 1999

Must be microchipped and registered under the new system.

How do I register my dog/cat under the new system? Before registering your pet, it must be microchipped first. This can be done at your local vet. Registration is then to be made at Council's Administration Centre, 2 Cecile Street, Parkes. Please ensure that you bring a copy of the microchip form with you when registering your pet. The cost for registration of your dog/cat is as follows: Un-desexed animal: $150.00 Desexed animal (with verification papers): $40.00 Pensioner's Desexed animal (with verification papers): $15.00

STRAY ANIMALS

Council's impounding service may collect and hold stray animals.

The collection service operates Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm.

Animals are held for the following statutory periods before being destroyed:

• Registered dogs - 14 days
• Unregistered dogs - 7 days
• Stock - 7 days then held at the discretion of Council

To report stray animals contact the Planning & Environment Department on (02) 6861 2373.

BARKING DOGS

Dogs bark for a number of reasons, but regardless of the cause the end result is a nuisance to neighbours and has a serious effect on the quality of life for those affected. The following procedures are provided as guidelines for alleviating the problems associated with a dog in the neighbourhood.

If you have a barking dog nuisance, Council suggests that you first approach the owner of the dog, as he or she may not be aware that a nuisance exists. In most cases owners want to do the right thing and will co-operate.

If this is unsuccessful, please contact the Planning & Environment Department on (02) 6861 2373. Council's Ranger will investigate the problem and take appropriate action.

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