Animals
Having pets is a basic right and one of the great joys of our community. However, everyone who owns an animal must be aware of the responsibility it brings as well as the community’s expectations about responsible pet management.
Dogs
Dog owners can do a few simple things to keep their pets out of trouble and their neighbours happy including:
- Aggressive dog control
- Desexing your pets
- Excessive barking control
- Litter left in public
- Proper fencing for your dog
- Registration and identification
- Using a leash
Council's local laws have very specific provisions to help manage animals in the community. Council is committed to encouraging responsible pet ownership to benefit the entire community. Please be a considerate and responsible owner.
Cats
Cats are now required to be registered with Mackay Regional Council under the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008. Council's local laws also require that a person must not keep more than four cats on any premises within the Mackay Regional Council area. Click here for registration
It is the animal owners responsibility to monitor and control their pets to ensure that they do not wander.
People experiencing problems with nuisance or feral cats can hire cat traps from council. Council does charge a handling fee and conditions apply. For more information, contact council.
Impounded cats are held at Mackay Regional Council's pound for at least 48 hours before being sold or disposed of.
Catteries
Any person wishing to operate a cattery must obtain permission from council.
View council's planning scheme and refer to kennels for requirements.
Pound
Mackay Regional Council operates a pound located across from the Mount Bassett Cemetery on Strickland Road, Mackay Harbour. Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 9-11am. Contact council to schedule a time with a Local Laws Officer if outside of the normal opening hours.
Pound pets
If you have lost a pet, check out our online pound pets:
Stock animals
If you have lost a stock animal, check our online stock animals or contact the Council’s Local Laws Coordinator on 1300 622529.