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Owning a pet is a huge responsibility |
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Council, throughout the year, promotes responsible pet ownership by running the following programs:
- Subsidised de-sexing, microchipping and vaccination program for low income pet owners.
So far, in the 4 years the program has been running, Council has assisted in vaccinating, de-sexing and microchipping over 400 animals.
- Visiting local schools and community services clubs.
Council’s Senior Ranger visits local primary schools with a view to encourage responsible attitudes towards all animals. This is achieved through an informal educational program held over an hour. Council’s Ranger also speaks at community service club meetings.
The above programs assist Council in controlling the number of abandoned, unwanted, and stray pets which end up being left at the small animal pound or in public places.
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Bathurst Regional Council's Small Animal Pound is located on the corner of Vale Road and Lloyds Road, South Bathurst.
The Pound is open Monday to Friday between 12:30pm and 2:00pm. The Pound is closed on public holidays and weekends.
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Microchipping and registration |
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Did you know that your pet needs to be microchipped and registered?
The Companion Animals Act 1998 introduced compulsory lifetime registration in an attempt to minimise the unnecessary destruction of dogs and cats in particular. It provides a uniform system for all of NSW and statistics show a considerable increase in the numbers of animals reunited with their owners. It also serves as a deterrent for owners who may allow their animals to stray. It further encourages responsible pet ownership by offering a considerable reduction in the cost of registration for desexed animals.
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Is your dog bored sitting in the backyard at home? Why don't you take your dog for a walk in one of Council's many off-leash areas.
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