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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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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Microchipping and pet registration

Microchipping your dog or cat and registering the pet is the best way of finding them if lost.

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What happens if your pet isn’t microchipped?

There’s a high chance they’ll end up at the Hawkesbury Companion Animal Shelter,.

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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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Off leash dog parks in the area

Dogs need exercise and lots of social interaction. Find the nearest off leash park near you.

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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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