Companion Animal Management Plan

Companion animal ownership is a significant community interest involving the majority of the population. While pet ownership creates many social benefits and is positive in terms of companionship and human health, good companion animal management is a valid community service. The development and implementation of a comprehensive effective local companion animal management plan is essential to enable Richmond Valley Council to provide a balanced and common sense approach to the emotive issue of companion animal management in the Council area.

The goals for the local animal management plan is to:
a) Promote and facilitate responsible pet ownership of cats and dogs, and
b) Promote animal welfare and the benefits of animal companionship.

Information brochures on the rights and responsibilities associated with the keeping of companion animals can be found on the Department of Local Government website within the Companion Animal category.

All enquiries should be directed to Council's Rangers or the Manager of Environmental Health - Ph: (02) 6660 0300.

Barking Dog Complaint Protocol

Barking Dog Complaint Investigation & Action Protocol (PDF)
(approximate file size:  354KB)

Maps of Dog Off Leash Exercise Areas

Dog Off Leash Exercise Areas and Prohibited Areas (PDF)
(approximate file size: 1,131KB)

Forms

Companion Animal Change of Address Form (PDF)
(approximate file size: 15KB)

Companion Animal Surrender Form (PDF)
(approximate file size: 15KB)

Dangerous or Restricted Dogs Enclosure Compliance Application Form (PDF)
(approximate file size: 18KB)