Microchipping
In NSW, all cats and dogs, other than exempt cats and dogs, must be microchipped by 12 weeks of age or before being sold or given away, whichever happens first.
Modern microchips are about the size of a grain of rice and are implanted beneath the animal’s skin between the shoulders. No personal information is stored on the microchip, only the unique identification number.
All pets adopted from the shelter are microchipped, have lifetime council registration, are desexed and have their 1st vaccination.
Registration
All cats and dogs, other than exempt cats and dogs, must be registered by six months of age.
The registration fee is a once-only payment, which covers the cat or dog for its lifetime in NSW, regardless of any changes in ownership.
Why register your pet? If your pet is registered and your details are up to date, it can be safely returned if it gets lost
How: It’s easier than ever before to register your cat or dog.
Online: Registrations can be completed online via the NSW Pet Registry.
Over the counter: You can also register your pet in person at your local council or at the shelter
Fee: A once only lifetime registration fee applies.
Responsible pet owners microchip and register their dog or cat and ensure that their contact details are up to date. You can now update your contact details on the new NSW Pet Registry. If your dog or cat is lost, up to date contact details are the best way to bring your pet home.
Microchipping Events Upcoming
We are offering free microchipping days for dogs and cats in the Hawkesbury.
This offer is for Hawkesbury Residents Only.
Registration Fees
| Registration Type | Registration Description | Fee from 1 July 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Dog – Desexed (by relevant age) | Registration fee for an animal desexed by the relevant desexing age | $75 |
| Dog – Desexed (by relevant age – eligible pensioner*) | Desexed animal owned by an eligible pensioner | $32 |
| Dog – Desexed (sold by pound/shelter) | Desexed animal sold by an eligible pound or shelter | $0 |
| Dog – Not Desexed or Desexed (after relevant age) | Combined registration fee and additional fee for an animal not desexed by the relevant desexing age | $252 |
| Dog – Not Desexed (not recommended) | Animal with written notification from a vet that it should not be desexed | $75 |
| Dog – Not Desexed (not recommended – eligible pensioner)* | Animal owned by an eligible pensioner with written notification from a vet that it should not be desexed | $32 |
| Dog – Not Desexed (recognised breeder) | Animal not desexed and kept by a recognised breeder for breeding purposes | $75 |
| Dog – Working | Working dog | $0 |
| Dog – Service of the State | Dog in the service of the State, for example, a police dog | $0 |
| Assistance Animal | Assistance Animal | $0 |
| Cat – Desexed or Not Desexed | Registration fee | $65 |
| Cat – Desexed (eligible pensioner*) | Desexed animal owned by an eligible pensioner | $32 |
| Cat – Desexed (sold by pound/shelter) | Desexed animal sold by an eligible pound or shelter | $0 |
| Cat – Not Desexed (not recommended) | Animal with written notification from a vet that it should not be desexed | $65 |
| Cat – Not Desexed (not recommended – eligible pensioner*) | Animal owned by an eligible pensioner with written notification from a vet that it should not be desexed | $32 |
| Cat – Not Desexed (recognised breeder) | Animal not desexed and kept by a recognised breeder for breeding purposes | $65 |
| Registration late fee | To be paid if registration fee has not been paid within 28 days after the date on which the animal is required to be registered | $21 |
| Permit Type | Permit descriptions | Fee from 1 July 2023 |
| Cat not desexed by four months of age | — | $92 |
| Dangerous dog | — | $221 |
| Restricted dog | — | $221 |
| Permit late fee | Payable if the permit fee has not been paid 28 days after the date on which a permit was required to own the companion animal. | $21 |
