Cr Danita Potter - Health Services Portfolio Report - 11 October 2017

Health

The Dog Registration Renewal Notices will be issued in the next two weeks.  I would like to provide the following points in relation to the coming dog registration period:

Notice of Perpetual Animal Registration Tags

Commencing 1 December, Perpetual Tags will be in use to identify dogs registered with Council.  A uniquely numbered tag will be issued when Council receives payment for the current registration period.

Perpetual Tags are designed to last the expected lifetime of an animal, however, if the tag does fade significantly or is not clearly legible, a replacement tag will be issued at no cost.  Should the tag be lost or damaged, a replacement tag can be purchased from Council.

Owners will continue to receive a Registration Renewal Notice for payment by 1 December annually.

Email Notification

Residents are advised that if they would prefer to receive their Animal Registration Renewal by email instead of hardcopy they should notify Council of such by email info@southburnett.qld.gov.au and quote each Animal ID recorded on the front of the animal reminder notice.

Microchipping

Owners are reminded that dogs born after March 2008 are required to be microchipped in accordance with the State Government’s Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008.  Failure to microchip a dog required by this state law could result in a fine being issued.

Change of Ownership

Dog owners are reminded that if ownership of a dog changes or the dog becomes deceased then they need to notify Council in writing of the change.  They can do this via email at info@southburnett.qld.gov.au or by writing to Council at PO Box 336, Kingaroy, QLD 4610.  New owner name and address details would be appreciated.

Pensioner Subsidy

Council again has provided for a Pensioner Subsidy in the next dog registration period.  The Pensioner Subsidy will already have been calculated and deducted from the animal renewal notice, if you are an eligible aged pensioner and you have applied for the concession previously.  If there has been no reduction and you feel you are entitled to a concession, please apply at any Council office.

Enquiries

If you are unsure about any aspect relating to this Animal Notice, please contact Council Environmental Health Section on (07) 4189 9100.