Pets and Animals

Pets bring pleasure and companionship to many and have also been shown to improve the wellbeing of communities.

Keeping your pet healthy and safe while also being considerate to neighbours and community is important.

Visit My Services for pet ownership essentials, including:

Explore below for more information on taking care of your furry friend, wildlife and other animals, and what to do if you need some pet-owner support.

Lost and Found

Report a lost pet and recover impounded pets.

Birds and other Animals

Keeping poultry, pigs, horses, bees and other animals.

Leash Free Areas

Newcastle's leash free areas allow your dog to be exercised without the use of a lead.

Aggressive and Barking Dogs

Barking dogs create more disputes between neighbours than any other issue. Learn more about addressing concerns in relation to barking dogs and other situations involving dog behaviour and safety.

Wildlife and Native Animals

All native species are protected by law in NSW. Find out more about who to contact if you have found an injured native animal or if they are causing damage to your property.

To report other animal issues, get help with nuisance animals, stray dogs or attacks, visit our Pets & Animals request centre.

City of Newcastle acknowledges that we operate on the grounds of the traditional country of the Awabakal and Worimi peoples.
We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing relationship with the land, and that they are the proud survivors of more than two hundred years of dispossession.
CN reiterates its commitment to address disadvantages and attain justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this community.