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Keeping of Pets and Animals
Wandering Dogs & Cats
Dog and cats are required under Local Law to be on a leash while in a public
place (including Botanic Gardens and Fairbairn Dam). Emerald Shire Council
can impound dogs and cats that are not leashed and/or are wandering. The
Environmental Health Department has a number of officers who conduct regular
dog impounding patrols during and outside work hours.
Cat Identification
It is a good idea to identify your cat/s, although it is not required by
Local Law it will assist with the safe return of lost cats. Cats that are
unidentified and display 'feral' behaviour and characteristics may be
destroyed.
Dog Registration
Dogs over 3 months of age are required under the Council's local law to be
registered with the Council. Dog registration expires on the 30th June each
year and after this date all dogs will be considered unregistered. Dog owners who currently
have their dog/s registered with the Council are sent a reminder prior to
the 30th June each year to renew their registration. Please note that while
every effort is made to provide all registered dogs a reminder notice due to
circumstances beyond Council's control a small number may not receive a
reminder.
Domestic Birds
Poultry
The keeping of poultry in Emerald is permitted under Local Law but requires
a Licence from Environmental Services Department and is subject to
various conditions. Where fowl houses or coups are to be constructed, it is
necessary to ensure they are located at least ten (10) metres from any
adjacent house/dwelling. Prior to construction, approval maybe required from
the Building Department. Details of these rules maybe obtained from the
Building Departments. Details of animal rules may be obtained by contacting
the Animal Control Officer.
Roosters
Due to noise roosters generate, the keeping of roosters within the town of
Emerald is not permitted under Council's Local Law.
Dog Pound
The Animal Control Officer is on duty during normal working hours. The dog
pound is open on weekdays from 4:30pm - 5:30pm. Enquires relating to lost or
impounded animals outside the pound hours should be directed to the
Environmental Health Department on (07) 4982 8348.
Dog Attacks
Emerald Shire Council views dog attacks seriously, with harsh
conditions/penalties being placed on owners of the culprit dog. If you are
bitten attacked or put in fear by a dog while on public land, it is requested
that you contact the Environmental Health Department. As a subsequent part
of Council's investigation of a dog attack, it will be necessary that you
complete and submit to Council a statement providing information relating to
the incident.
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