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LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | RANGERS ACTIVITIES | Companion Animals | Microchipping
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Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
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| Microchipping companion animals (carried out by appointment only) – Dog/Cat | $43.64 | $4.36 | $48.00 |
LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | RANGERS ACTIVITIES | Companion Animals | Annual Permits
From 1 July 2020 the State Government introduced annual permits for owners of non-desexed cats, restricted dog breeds, and dogs declared to be dangerous.
This means that owners of cats not desexed by four months of age will be required to pay an annual permit in addition to their one-off lifetime pet registration fee.
Owners of dogs of a restricted breed or declared to be dangerous will be required to pay an annual permit in addition to their one-off lifetime pet registration fee. This applies to dogs that are already registered.
Exemptions will be in place for cats that are registered by 1 July 2020, cats kept for breeding purposes by members of recognised breeding bodies, and cats which cannot be desexed for medical reasons.
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Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
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| Cat (not desexed by four months of age) | $99.00 | $0.00 | $99.00 | |
| Dangerous dog | $236.00 | $0.00 | $236.00 | |
| Restricted dog | $236.00 | $0.00 | $236.00 | |
| Permit late fee | $23.00 | $0.00 | $23.00 |
LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | RANGERS ACTIVITIES | Companion Animals | Penalties for Offences that Relate to Annual Permits
From 1 July 2020 a number of offences for annual permits have been established and penalties can be applied by a court for failure to comply. Council rangers and other authorised officers are able to issue penalty notices (on the spot fines).
Please note that the penalties are determined under the Companion Animals legislation and may change in dollar value as the penalties are not advised under this legislation until very near to the effective start date of 1 July each year.
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Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
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| Penalty where non-desexed cat from 6 months of age does not have an annual permit | $400.00 | $0.00 | $400.00 | |
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Requires cats over the age of 4 months to have an annual permit from 6 months of age unless that cat is de-sexed (with exceptions). It is an offence if a permit is not in force. |
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| Penalty where dog declared dangerous from 6 months of age does not have an annual permit | $700.00 | $0.00 | $700.00 | |
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Requires dangerous dogs to have an annual permit from 7 days from the declaration date if declared after 6 months of age. It is an offence if a permit is not in force. |
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| Penalty where restricted dog from 6 months of age does not have an annual permit | $700.00 | $0.00 | $700.00 | |
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Requires restricted dogs to have an annual permit from 6 months old. If a dog is of a breed that is restricted in future, the permit is due 21 days after the breed is listed as restricted. It is an offence if a permit is not in force. |
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| Penalty where cat owner does not comply with a Council notice to apply for a permit within 14 days | $400.00 | $0.00 | $400.00 | |
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Enables councils to issue a notice that requires a pet owner to apply for a permit within 14 days. It is an offence if a notice is not complied with. |
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| Penalty where dog owner does not comply with a Council notice to apply for a permit within 14 days | $700.00 | $0.00 | $700.00 | |
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Enables councils to issue a notice that requires a pet owner to apply for a permit within 14 days. It is an offence if a notice is not complied with. |
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| Penalty where conditions imposed on the holder of a permit are not complied with | $220.00 | $0.00 | $220.00 | |
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Conditions may be imposed on the holder of the permit. It is a $220 offence to not comply with any conditions. |
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LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | RANGERS ACTIVITIES | Companion Animals | Lifetime Dog / Cat Registrations | Registration Category
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Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
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| Dog – Registration fee (by 12 weeks or when sold if earlier than 12 weeks) | $80.00 | $0.00 | $80.00 | |
| Dog - Additional fee (dog not desexed by 6 months) | $189.00 | $0.00 | $189.00 | |
| Dog – Registration (by eligible pensioner) | $35.00 | $0.00 | $35.00 | |
| Dog – Desexed (sold/transferred from pound/shelter or rehoming Organisation) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| Dog – Registrations (desexing not recommended) | $80.00 | $0.00 | $80.00 | |
| Dog – Registration (desexing not recommended eligible pensioner) | $35.00 | $0.00 | $35.00 | |
| Dog – Registration (recognised breeder) | $80.00 | $0.00 | $80.00 | |
| Dog - Working | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| Dog - Service of the State | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| Assistance Animal | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| Cat – Registration fee (by 12 weeks or when sold if earlier than 12 weeks) | $70.00 | $0.00 | $70.00 | |
| Cat – Registration (eligible pensioner) | $35.00 | $0.00 | $35.00 | |
| Cat – Desexed (sold/transferred from pound/shelter or rehoming Organisation) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| Cat – Registration (desexing not recommended) | $70.00 | $0.00 | $70.00 | |
| Cat – Registration (desexing not recommended – eligible pensioner) | $35.00 | $0.00 | $35.00 | |
| Cat – Registration (recognised breeder) | $70.00 | $0.00 | $70.00 | |
| Registration late fee | $23.00 | $0.00 | $23.00 |
LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | RANGERS ACTIVITIES | Companion Animals | Release Fees Dog / Cat
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Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
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| Companion Animal Surrender Fee - Lake Macquarie City Council LGA Residents | $218.00 | $0.00 | $218.00 | |
| Companion Animal Surrender Fee – Non Lake Macquarie City Council LGA Residents | $436.00 | $0.00 | $436.00 | |
| Release Fee from Council holding facility | $69.00 | $0.00 | $69.00 | |
| Pound maintenance for dogs (includes puppies) – per day | $42.00 | $0.00 | $42.00 | |
| Pound maintenance for cats (includes kittens) – per day | $32.00 | $0.00 | $32.00 |
LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | RANGERS ACTIVITIES | Companion Animals | Restricted and Declared Dangerous Dogs
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Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
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| Dangerous dog sign fee | $63.64 | $6.36 | $70.00 | |
| Dog collar – extra large | $61.82 | $6.18 | $68.00 | |
| Dog collar – large | $52.73 | $5.27 | $58.00 | |
| Dog collar – medium | $47.27 | $4.73 | $52.00 | |
| Dog collar – small | $41.82 | $4.18 | $46.00 |