Dog and cat registrations are now due for 2024
If you’re a dog or cat owner, now is the time to register your pets 🐶😺
All dog and cat owners need to register their animals annually with Whyalla City Council between 1 July and 31 August (late fees may apply after this period). It’s important to note that having your dog or cat microchipped does not mean it is registered.
All registration fees go towards services and facilities that benefit dogs and cats in our city, including dog parks; waste bag dispensers; staff to manage animals that are lost etc; and the provision of a pound for lost animals.
If you own a dog or cat that is currently registered with council, you will receive a registration renewal notification over the coming days via post, email or SMS. Rebates apply if your dog or cat is de-sexed and microchipped, while a late fee may apply if registered after 31 August 2024.
The process to renew your dog and cat registration in Dogs And Cats Online (DACO) is quick and simple – go to www.dogsandcatsonline.com.au and login (if you are an existing user) or register. Payment for registrations can be made securely online in DACO using a Visa credit or debit card.
If ownership of the animal has been transferred to you by another person since it was last registered, the current owner must initiate the transfer in DACO and provide details of the new owner. The new owner will receive a transfer code which is used in DACO to “claim” the animal.
Council customer service staff are also happy to assist residents with any issues relating to DACO, including taking payments for registration over the counter at council’s Civic Building on Grundel Street.
A reminder that:
- Expiation notices can be issued to owners found to be keeping an unregistered dog or cat
- All dogs and cats – regardless of age – must be microchipped
- Having your dog or cat microchipped does not mean it is registered with council
- It is a requirement under the Dog and Cat Management Act to update DACO if your dog or cat:
- Has died
- Is removed from where it is usually kept with the intention that it will be kept at some other place
- Has been missing for more than 72 hours
- Has its ownership transferred to another person
For more information on dogs and cats, visit dogandcatboard.com.au or whyalla.sa.gov.au.