Don’t fur-get to register your pet

22 December 2016

Visit the NSW Pet Registry to ensure your details up to date

With the holiday season in full swing, Council is calling on Tweed pet owners to check their registration details are up to date and to avoid a fine in the New Year by making sure dogs and cats are lifetime registered.

Many pets go missing over the holiday period with people travelling and routines disrupted and Council relies on up to date information to get pets home quickly and safely.

If you have not had your dog or cat lifetime registered in NSW now is the time to do so. Council will soon be undertaking an audit of the NSW Pet Registry (NSW Companion Animal Register) to identify any unregistered animals.

If your pet is not lifetime registered you are leaving yourself open to a fine of $275 for each animal plus the animal will still need to be registered and the associated fee paid.

The NSW Pet Registry www.petregistry.nsw.gov.au was launched earlier this year to allow pet owners to update their contact details, report missing pets, transfer ownership and pay most lifetime registration fees from their computer or mobile device.

“When pets go missing it can be a very distressing time for both the animal and the owner,” Council’s Team Leader, Compliance, Nick Tzannes said.

“If your details on the NSW Pet Registry are not current and your animal is lost it can be difficult for Council officers to get your pet home and you may also be liable for a fine.

“Through the online tools of the NSW Pet Registry it’s never been easier to make sure your details are up to date and your pets are registered.

“It is a requirement of the NSW Companion Animals Act that you keep the Register up to date with current contact and address details for each of your animals.”

If your dog or cat has passed away you also need to notify Council or update the Registry.

You can also notify Council of any change to your details in person at a Council office or by using the Change of Address form on the Council website.

For more information this please visit:

www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/MicrochippingRegistration

www.petregistry.nsw.gov.au