Animals and pets

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.

Explore the range of dog-friendly locations around Sutherland Shire for our community to enjoy with their four-legged friends.

Cats and dogs must be registered before they are six months old. The registration fee is a once-only payment covering the cat or dog for its lifetime in NSW, regardless of changes in ownership.

NSW companion animal legislation details identification and registration of companion animals and duties and responsibilities of owners.

Barking is a natural behaviour. Dogs may bark for many reasons but excessive barking can have a negative impact on neighbours and other animals.

What to do if you have lost or found a dog or cat.

Sutherland Shire is home to many native plants and animals. Learn more about ways to live in harmony with with the local wildlife.