Animal Control
Please CLICK HERE for the Richmond Shire Council Animal Registration Form.
Please CLICK HERE to view notice of the Approved Inspection Program
Dogs
MAXIMUM of 2 DOGS ONLY per Hoursehold. Fees applicable on a per dwelling basis - 50% discount if paid within advertised discount period. Registration required for all dogs over 6 months old. New residents/owners have 28 days to register animals.
Pro-rata registration arrangements are available in the second half of the year for a new dog owners or for dogs that turn six (6) months of age.
Entrire Male - $80.00
Entrire Bitch - $80.00
Neutered Male (must provide evidence ) -$13.00
Spayed Bitch (must provide evidence ) -$13.00
Replacement registration tag - $3.00
Pensioner Rebate - 50% on ONE pet per household ONLY
Above fees for first and second dog only.
Permit application required for dog breeding/boarding kennels (applications available from Council) PERMIT APPLICATION FEE $52 (non refundable)
Annual License Fee for Boarding/Breeding Kennels (inclusive of registration for approved number of dogs) $260.00
ON THE SPOT FINES APPLY FOR ALL OFFENCES.
Cats
50% discount if paid within advertised discount period. Registration required for ALL CATs over 6 months old. All cats are to be registered and wear a collar. The attachement of a bell to the collar is also encouraged.
First Cat
Entire $25.00
Desexed - $5.00
Second Cat
Entire $50.00
Desexed - $12.00
Pensioner Rebate of 50% on one pet per household only. In all instances if you have an entire cat, the first cat is always calculated at the entire animal rate.
A permit application is required for a Cattery or Boarding premises - $52.00
Restricted Dog Application Fee - $62.00
Annual License Fee for Breeding Complex - $260.00
Stable Licence Fee - $26.00