| Microchipping and
Registration
The companion Animals Act was introduced
by the NSW Government in 1998 to protect pets, their owners
and the broader community.
As of 1 July 1999, the State Government has introduced a new
microchipping and lifetime registration procedure for dogs
and cats as part of the Companion Animals Act 1998.
Dogs
All dogs must be microchipped
and registered for life.
Pups must be microchipped by 12 weeks
or before change of ownership and registered for life by six
months of age.
Cats If you own a cat prior to 1 July 1999
you do not have to register the cat for life. It
is a requirement however, that your cat is identified. You
may choose a collar and ID tags or a microchip. However, if you sell or give away
your cat after 1 July 1999 it must be microchipped and registered for life. If
you got your cat after 1 July 1999 your cat must be chipped by 12 weeks of age
for lifetime identification. Your cat must be lifetime registered with the Council
by six months of age.
Visit the following websites for information on cat rescue and protection of animals:
General Information
Under the Act, all owners of puppies and kittens
must take two steps to provide lifetime protection for their
pet. Together these two steps will help return your pet to
you if it is lost, hurt or stolen.
Once microchipped and registered, your pet
is protected for life
| Step 1: |
Permanent identification through microchipping.
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| Step 2: |
Registration through a local Council on the NSW
Companion Animals Register. |
Where to get your pet chipped
Vets, animal welfare organisations and other
authorised people can microchip your cat or dog.
How to lifetime register your pet
Lifetime registration can be done at any local
Council.
All NSW Council’s are connected to the statewide Register.
When you register you will need:
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a certificate of microchipping or a letter
from your vet, |
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proof of desexing from your vet or a statutory declaration, |
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any documents which entitle you to a discount (i.e pension
card) |
What you pay?
Registration fees help Councils provide
pounds, rangers, dog refuse bins and other pet facilities.
| Desexed cat or dog |
$40 |
| Desexed cat or dog owned by pensioner |
$15 |
| Entire (undesexed) cat or dog |
$150 |
| Entire cat or dog owned by registered
breeder |
$40 |
| Assistance dogs |
Free |
Please Note:
New Lifetime registration fees came into effect on 13 January 2006. The NSW Companion Animals Register has been modified to allow Councils to Apply new registration fees as of this date. For further information please visit www.dlg.nsw.gov.au
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