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Published 2nd July 2018
Here's the ultimate list of "12 things" that every dog and cat owner in Whyalla needs to know.
The new dog and cat laws have now come into effect but don't panic ... you've still got between now and August 31 to get your pets microchipped and registered.
Check out these facts and if you've got any more questions, send them in to Council via our My Local Services app. The app can be downloaded at http://www.lga.sa.gov.au/page.aspx?u=4099
Or you ring Council on 8640 3444, fire them in on our Facebook post or email council council@whyalla.sa.gov.au
12 THINGS THAT WHYALLA DOG OWNERS NEED TO KNOW
- All dogs must be microchipped after July 1, 2018 and registered between July 1 and August 31.
- All dogs born after July 1, 2018 must be desexed, microchipped and registered.
- Only registered breeders or, in some cases primary producers, can own non-desexed dogs born after July 1, 2018.
- Dogs born before July 1, 2018 do not have to be desexed but must be microchipped and registered.
- It costs $32.50 to register a microchipped and desexed dog
- It costs $65 to register a dog that is not desexed or microchipped
- Expiation notices of $170 can be issued under the new Act to those people with dogs that are not microchipped.
- Expiation notices of $210 can be issued to an owner that doesn’t clean up after their dog defecates in a public place. Expiation notices of $210 can be issued for dogs wandering at large.
- Expiation notices of $170 can be issued under the Act to those people with unregistered dogs.
- Dogs can be registered on the new DACO online system or by contacting council on 8640 3444 for assistance with using the new system.
- Those people in Whyalla who already have a registered dog should wait until they receive a renewal notice before going on DACO to renew their registration.
- More information on dog microchipping, desexing and registration can be found at http://www.dogandcatboard.com.au/
12 THINGS THAT WHYALLA CAT OWNERS NEED TO KNOW
- All cats must be microchipped after July 1, 2018 and registered between July 1 and August 31.
- All cats born after July 1, 2018 must be desexed, microchipped and registered.
- Only registered breeders can own non-desexed cats born after July 1, 2018.
- Cats born before July 1, 2018 do not have to be desexed but must be microchipped and registered.
- It costs $5.50 to register a microchipped and desexed cat
- It costs $11 to register a cat that is not desexed or microchipped
- Expiation notices of $170 can be issued under the new Act to those people with cats that are not microchipped
- Expiation notices can be issued under City of Whyalla bylaws to those people with unregistered cats.
- Cats can be registered on the new DACO online system or by contacting council on 8640 3444 for assistance with using the new system.
- Those people in Whyalla who already have a registered cat should wait until they receive a renewal notice before going on DACO to renew their registration.
- Cats must be contained within a house or enclosure between the hours of 10pm and 6am.
- More information on cat microchipping, desexing and registration can be found at http://www.dogandcatboard.com.au/