By JONATHON HOWARD
NOOSA Council will crack down on unregistered animals this year with owners facing a $227 fine unless they act now to register their pets.
Noosa Council Public Order and Safety manager Ron Thomas said council would begin a house-to-house inspection program in February to check for unregistered dogs.
“The Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 requires that all dogs over the age of three months be registered with a local government,“ Mr Thomas said.
“Dogs born after 1 July 2009 must also be microchipped.“
“Residents with unregistered dogs, or registration that has expired should act now to avoid a possible fine.”
Council officers will visit properties across the shire as part of the systematic inspection program carried out in accordance with Section 44 of the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008.
“Dog owners have a legal obligation to register their pets,“ Mr Thomas said.
“Registration and microchipping helps reunite owners and lost pets, while registration data helps ensure services such as waste bags, litter bins and off-leash areas are provided where most needed.
“Dog owners should also check with council that their address and contact details are correct, as well as ensure their microchip provider has their current details.”
New residents of Noosa Shire can transfer their dog registration for free, if they show proof the animal is registered with another council.
For more information on dog registration visit Noosa Council’s website at www.noosa.qld.gov.au or phone Council on (07) 5329 6500.
Registration can be renewed online at: www.noosa.qld.gov.au/dog-registration-renewal
