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As part of Council's Youth Week the Animal Shelter will be holding an Open Day on Monday 24 April 2023 from 10am to 2pm.
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We house dogs and cats that have been found stray, abandoned or have been seized. We also find new homes for animals if they can’t be returned to their owners.
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Dog off-leash areas
Explore the range of dog-friendly locations around Sutherland Shire for our community to enjoy with their four-legged friends.
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Pet registration and microchipping
Cats and dogs must be registered before they are twelve weeks old. The registration fee is a once-only payment covering the cat or dog for its lifetime in NSW, regardless of changes in ownership.
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Laws and responsible pet ownership
NSW companion animal legislation details identification and registration of companion animals and duties and responsibilities of owners.
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Barking dogs
Barking is a natural behaviour. Dogs may bark for many reasons but excessive barking can have a negative impact on neighbours and other animals.
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Horse riding in Sutherland Shire
Where you can and cannot ride horses in Sutherland Shire
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Lost and found pets
What to do if you have lost or found a dog or cat.
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Native plants and animals
Sutherland Shire is home to many native plants and animals. Learn more about ways to live in harmony with with the local wildlife.
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Acknowledgement of Country

Sutherland Shire Council acknowledges the Dharawal people as the Traditional Custodians of the land within Sutherland Shire. We value and celebrate Dharawal culture and language, and acknowledge the Dharawal people’s continuing connection to the land, the sea and the community. We pay respect to the Elders and their families, past, present and emerging, and through them, to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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