Registration and Micro-chipping
In accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 it is compulsory for all dogs and cats to be permanently identified (microchipped) by the age of 12 weeks and registered for life by age 6 months in the State of New South Wales.
Micro-chipping
Micro-chipping is a quick, safe and virtually painless. The microchip itself is the size of a grain of rice and is implanted under the skin of the animal between its shoulder blades. The microchip is not active (inert) and contains only a bar code. When the animal is scanned, the microchip scanner emits a low radio frequency signal that is intercepted by the microchip.
Micro-chipping can be performed by your local vet, or alternatively, at the pound by qualified microchip implanter. Microchipping can be performed by the Queanbeyan pound for a fee.
Registration
Queanbeyan City Council is a responsible ‘agent’ for accepting and processing applications for registration of animals in NSW. Animal registration applications and fees can be lodged at the Pound or at the front counter of the Administration building, 257 Crawford Street, Queanbeyan.
All applications for registration are to be filled out in full and signed by the animal owner who must be over the age of 18 years. As the animal must be microchipped before registration, a copy of the microchip form along with copies of any concession you wish to claim must be submitted at the time of registration.
To claim a concession you must have at least one of the following:
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A certificate of sterilization from your vet.
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If the animal owner is a registered breeder, a copy of their membership of an approved organisation.
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If the animal is an assistance animal, evidence of assistance animal registration from an approved organisation
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If the animal owner is a pensioner, a current government pension card.
Moving House
Please remember to update you pets details when you move house. Forms are available from the Pound or by phoning 02 6285 6269. Failure to update you contact details may result in a fine.
Changing Ownership
If you sell or give your pet away you must complete a change of owner form to update the pet’s details on the NSW Companion Animal Register. As the “old owner” it is your responsibility to complete the form including the “new owners” details and signature and then lodge the form at the Pound or Council's Customer Service Centre. For further information, please phone 02 6285 6269. Failure to update ownership details may result in a fine.