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Animals and Pets

Avoid losing a pet cat or dog. As a responsible pet owner in the Cumberland City Council area, there are a number of issues to be aware of.

Lost and found animals

Lost your pet or found a stray animal? List them on this page and help reunite lost pets with their owners.

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The Hawkesbury Companion Animal Shelter

This is usually where pets are taken when lost: Good reason to get your pet microchipped.

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Responsible pet ownership

Desexing and microchipping your cat or dog are highly recommended for many health and safety reasons. All dogs and cats need to be registered.

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Off-leash dog parks

There's a number off-leash dog parks in the Cumberland City Council area. These provide safe, social areas for active dogs with friendly temperaments.

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Microchipping and registration

Microchipping and registering your pet dog or cat isn’t just wise, it’s a legal requirement.

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Injured wildlife

There are a number of wildlife carers you can call for help and advice if you find injured wildlife.

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Look out! Snakes about!

Snakes are more common during spring and summer near areas close to waterways.

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Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

Cumberland City Council acknowledges the Darug Nation and People as Traditional Custodians of the land on which the Cumberland Local Government Area (LGA) is situated and pays respect to Aboriginal Elders both past, present and future. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples of Australia. Cumberland City Council also acknowledges other Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living in the Cumberland LGA and reaffirms that we will work closely with all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to advance reconciliation within the area.

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