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One of the responsibilities of pet ownership, is microchipping and registration. This means we can find you if your pet strays or gets lost. You also need to let us know if you move, you no longer own your pet, or if your pet passes away.
All dogs and cats must be microchipped and registered with council by the age of three months.
Find out more about microchipping your pet
Once your dog or cat is registered, they receive a lifetime Council identification number (tag number).
When your pet is not at its registered premises, it must wear a pet identification tag that is engraved with "Indigo Shire Council" along with the identification number provided. We suggest that this is on the reverse side of a standard tag with your pet's name and your phone number.
If you fail to register your dog or cat, or renew the registration, you could be liable for a fine in excess of $363.00.
Register your pet
After the initial registration, an annual invoice will be sent to your postal address or by email and must be renewed by 10 April each year. This date is set by the State Government's Domestic Animals Act 1994
To enable us to maintain current records, please advise of any status changes such as address, transfer or ownership or if your pet has passed.
Renew your pet's registration
Get your animal registration notice electronically
Animal registration fees for the 2024-2025 registration period are shown in the table below. Registration period is April 2024 to April 2025. The fees listed below are reduced due to the current registration period only have six months left.
Please note that the only eligible concession is a full pension card. Health care cards are not accepted.
Evidence must be provided to receive the reduced fee.
Dogs minimum fee includes:
- Australian Association of Professional Dog Trainers Inc - The Gentle Dog Trainers Association - Four Paws K9 Training - The Delta Institute
Cats minimum fee includes:
If you have moved, transferred ownership of your pet or your pet has passed away, please let us know by completing the form below.
Update your pets details
If you live in a residential area and you have more than two dogs, two cats or four animals in total, you will need to complete a permit application.
Keeping more than four animals
You can learn more about Council processes and practices for animal management within the municipality by viewing our Domestic Animal Management Plan.
Domestic Animal Management Plan 2021 - 2025(PDF, 1MB)