Now’s the time to renew your pet’s registration

Published 12 September 2024

City of Moreton Bay is reminding all cat and dog owners that it’s time to renew annual cat and dog registrations by 30 September.

Mayor Peter Flannery highlighted the importance of timely pet registration.

 “Renewing your pet registration and keeping details updated is crucial for their safety and our community’s well-being,” he said.

“Registration is more than just a legal requirement; it’s a key step in responsible pet ownership.

“It ensures we can quickly reconnect lost pets with their families and support public safety initiatives. It also covers the cost of returning your pet if they are impounded the first time.

“We also offer concessions for pensioners and reduced fees for desexed pets.

“Taking action and renewing your pet registration will help protect your pets and support a safe community for everyone.”

Top tips for responsible pet ownership 

• Cat and dog registration: Registration for cats and dogs is mandatory under state and local laws. Annual registration is due by Monday 30 September. After this date, owners with unregistered animals may incur a fine of $322. Haven’t received a registration renewal notice? Contact City of Moreton Bay on 3205 0555 or visit Council’s website.
  
  
• Microchipping: In Queensland, cats and dogs aged between 8 and 12 weeks must be microchipped as required by the Animal Management Act 2008. Free microchipping is available for registered dogs through Council’s Pets in Public Spaces program, and subsidised microchipping is also available to cats and dogs at City of Moreton Bay’s Animal Pound.
  
  
• Identification tags: Under Council’s Animal Management Local Law 2023, pet owners are responsible for supplying and ensuring their animal wears an identification tag displaying current contact details whenever they leave their registered property. Please note Council no longer issues or requires that animals wear a registration tag; Council identifies animals and their owners via the animal’s microchip.
  
  
• Keep details up to date: Update your animal’s registration and microchipping details online so they can be easily reunited with your family if they go missing. 
  
  
• Desex your pet: Desexing is recommended to prevent unwanted litters. Council offers discounted registration for desexed pets.

For more information on how to be a responsible pet owner in Moreton Bay, visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/animals