The program will target the premises of owners that had an animal registered in 2019/20 but had not made a registration renewal for the 2020/21 period.

It will also target any person who has failed to correctly register any new animal not previously registered.

This year, Council will also ensure that animal owners are fully complying with the microchipping requirements of the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008.

Council sends two reminder notices about registration advising that it is the animal owner’s responsibility to notify Council of any change of address or animal details.

Gladstone Region Deputy Mayor Kahn Goodluck said the first areas of inspection will be in Gladstone-based suburbs and of animal owners whose dogs are required to be microchipped.

“House to house visits will be conducted to determine if animals are being kept and if these animals are registered,” Councillor Goodluck said.

“All Council officers and workers, who need to enter a property, are required to display identification and advise the property owner of the reason for the inspection.

“Council encourages all animal owners within the region to ensure that all dogs and cats kept on their properties are always registered and microchipped in accordance with the Act.

“This is the easiest way to ensure that any lost animal can be reunited with their owners.

“If your animals were born after 10 April 2009, they must be implanted with a Prescribed Permanent Identification Device (PPID), otherwise known as a microchip, with those details provided to Council.”

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