Why do I have to register by dog as well as having it microchipped?
Although microchipping provides an excellent form of identification it is only the first step in registering your dog. Just as when dogs were only required to wear dog tags, registration means a lot more than just identification. When your dog is registered under the Companion Animals Act it is provided with all the regulation and protection the N.S.W. Government and Council can provide. Council is also responsible for ensuring that companion animals and their owners co-exist with other members of the community who choose not to own dogs. The Companion Animals Act provides Council with a range of powers and responsibilities to achieve this. By registering your dog you can help to make sure that both your pet and the community have the benefit of information, assistance and regulation to ensure that the rights and needs of yourself and your animal are protected.
Although microchipping provides an excellent form of identification it is only the first step in registering your dog. Just as when dogs were only required to wear dog tags, registration means a lot more than just identification. When your dog is registered under the Companion Animals Act it is provided with all the regulation and protection the N.S.W. Government and Council can provide. Council is also responsible for ensuring that companion animals and their owners co-exist with other members of the community who choose not to own dogs. The Companion Animals Act provides Council with a range of powers and responsibilities to achieve this. By registering your dog you can help to make sure that both your pet and the community have the benefit of information, assistance and regulation to ensure that the rights and needs of yourself and your animal are protected. While it is Counci’s responsibility to collect fees for registration, the fees are set by the N.S.W. Government.
