Animals and Pets

Have you lost your pet? Browse our list of lost animals to see if your loved one has been handed in to us.

Find your new best friend - we have dogs and cats available for adoption.

The animals on this page can only be released to an approved rescue organisation, due to health or behaviour.

Information on how to report dead animals online and what to do when you see an injured animal and whom should you contact.

Providing facilities to receive impounded and surrendered animals.
Promoting micro-chipping, registration and desexing of companion animals.

Information for rescue organisations wishing to work with the Animal Care Facility.

Important information on being a responsible pet owner, keeping your pet safe, dog and cat registrations, restricted dog breeds and dog and cat FAQs.

Having problems with magpies, snakes or bees? Want to know what to do when you find a stray cat or dog? Interested in the impact pest animals and insects have on our environment? Find out more here!

We have a number of species that call our wetlands, ponds and rivers home.

Protect the wildlife in our catchments by fishing sustainably and caring for our waterways.

Want to know more about our locally threatened species?

Learn a few simple pet ownership tips that will reduce and prevent the risk of dog attacks on koalas.

Information on keeping horses, cattle, cows, goats, pigs, sheep, and alpacas in residential and rural areas.

The keeping of bees in residential areas is permitted provided you comply with certain requirements.