Animal Control Officer
An Animal Control Officer with a Council has a large number of duties today starting with the well known phrase of Dog Catcher, but it is far more than that!
Council's Animal Control Officer's responsibilities include:
- Animal enforcement and the issuing of "on the spot" infringement notices for breaches.
- Attending to any animals that are contained in Councils holding facilities.
- Conduct daily patrols of streets, lane-ways and public areas in respect of the administration of dog control, litter control including dumped rubbish and abandoned vehicles.
- Conduct patrols of Councils reserves and parks.
- Attend to all clerical duties associated with the daily field work, report and record all incidents in the appropriate register.
- Thoroughly and courteously investigate all complaints received and take all necessary action to resolve the situation.
A range of services are provided for the community including:
- Free removal of any unwanted companion animals.
- Anti barking collars for owners with dogs that bark and are causing a problem with excessive noise.
Impounding Fees (effective from 1 July 2008)
| Release of Companion Animal (1st release) | $63.00 |
| Release of Companion Animal (2nd or subsequent release) | $126.00 plus $63.00 for each additional release |
| Maintenance - day or part day | $6.00 |
| Re-home companion animal | $31.50 |
| Emergency accommodation for companion animals | $21.00 base fee + $6.00 per day |
| Stock - per day | $63.00 base fee + actual cost to transport to holding facility + acutal cost to feed |
Other Fees (Effective from 1 July 2008)
| Microchipping | $45.00 |
| No Barking dog collar bond | $50.00 |
| No Barking dog collar fee | $5.00 per week |
Lifetime Registration Fees (effective from 13 January 2006)
| Non Desexed | $150.00 |
| Desexed | $40.00 |
| Pensioner (animal must be desexed) | $15.00 |
| Recognised Breeder | $40.00 |
| Assistance animal | Nil |
When claiming a reduced registration fee, you must provide the following proof:
Desexed - a letter, certificate or clear receipt from a vet or a statutory declaration from the owner
Recognised Breeder - proof of current membership of Royal NSW Canine Council, NSW Cat Fanciers Association or Waratah State Cat Alliance, and a statement from the owner that the animal is to be kept for breeding purposes.
Pensioner - current pensioner consession card or other proof of status as an eligible pensioner, plus proof of desexing (please see Desexed – as animal MUST be desexed to receive this discount)
Contact details
Environmental Services Department
02 6830 8000 (ph)
02 6872 3030 (fax)
bourkeshire@bourke.nsw.gov.au
