Pets
Owning a dog carries responsibilities such as caring for your pet and following the law with regards to its behaviour. Dog owners should also pay special regard to the environment and the potential impact dogs may have on native wildlife.
Microchipping and Registration
If you are buying, selling or giving away a dog or cat it must be microchipped regardless of its age before a change of ownership. More on Microchipping and Registration.
Council's current pound facilities are located at Collaroy Vets, 1185 Pittwater Road Collaroy.
Ph 9971 8487. More on Lost or Found Pets.
Dog owners have certain responsibilites such as ensuring a collar and tag displaying the dog's name and your telephone number are on the dog when in a public place. More on Pets and the Law.
Nuisance animals are dogs and cats that repeatedly make a noise, or dogs that consistently escape or repeatedly chases a person or other animal. More on Nuisance Animals.
Warringah Council has six areas to exercise your dog off the leash at any time of the day, plus a swimming area at Curl Curl Lagoon. There are also an additional two exercise areas with restricted times. More on Unleashed Dog Exercise Areas.
Warringah Council puts on the Dogs Big Day Out every year with a range of activities for both two-legged and four-legged friends. More on Dogs Big Day Out.
Cats are hunters and an important factor in the decline of native animal populations. Warringah Council strongly encourages cat owners to keep their pets inside at night. More on Cat Ownership.
Rushing at, chasing, harassing, or biting a person or animal are all considered to be a dog attack under the Companion Animals Act 1998. More on Dog Attacks.
Dangerous Dogs and Restricted Breeds
Dangerous and restricted dogs must comply with strict control requirements. More on Dangerous Dogs and Restricted Breeds.
