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Learn about pet microchipping and registration requirements in Gunnedah, including legal obligations, benefits, and how to keep your cat or dog safe and identifiable.
Find information on companion animal ownership in Gunnedah Shire, including mandatory microchipping and lifetime registration for cats and dogs.
Learn about responsible pet ownership in Gunnedah Shire, including leash and identification requirements, dangerous and restricted dog regulations, and animal welfare responsibilities under NSW law.
Gunnedah Shire’s new Animal Impound Facility located on Quia Road includes free-range exercise yards, veterinary treatment room, office space, and a public reception area.
Report roaming stock on roads or road reserves to Gunnedah Shire Council. Learn what to do if livestock stray onto your property, including securing animals and notifying neighbours.
Enjoy Gunnedah Shire Council’s off‑leash dog park, a safe space for dogs to run, play, and socialise. Find locations, rules, and park facilities.
Cat trap hire is available from Gunnedah Shire Council to help residents humanely capture feral or roaming cats.
Find information about native wildlife in Gunnedah Shire, including snakes, koalas, kangaroos and magpies, wildlife rescue contacts, protected species regulations, and living safely alongside local fauna.