Pet microchipping and registration All pets must be microchipped and registered. This ensures your pet has the best chance of being returned if it is lost.
Pets in the Pound Have you lost your pet? Contact our Animal Enforcement Team on 02 6626 7000 or email pes@byron.nsw.gov.au.
Before you get a pet Before you get a pet dog or cat, find out about working dogs, restricted dogs, dangerous dogs, dog attack reporting and responsible pet ownership.
Dog owner responsibilities Find out about your responsibilities as a dog owner, managing wildlife, penalties and fines.
Dog exercise areas Find out where you can exercise your dog in off-lead and on-lead exercise areas. Fines apply for not following the rules.
Dogs in Public Spaces Strategy We are developing a Dogs in Public Spaces Strategy to encourage responsible pet ownership.
Responsible cat ownership Find out about your legal responsibilities as a cat owner and ways to help keep them safe.
Keeping Cats Safe at Home Project Byron Shire has joined the RSPCA NSW Keeping Cats Safe at Home project, funded by the NSW Environmental Trust.