Pet registration discount available during the month of June

Mayor Greg Williamson said council was offering significant discounts to responsible pet owners who got in early and ensured their pet’s registration was up to date.

“Residents who register their cats and dogs during the registration discount period in June can claim a reduction in fees ranging from 30 to 50 per cent,” Mayor Williamson said.

“Registering your pet is an important part of being a responsible pet owner as it ensures that if your pet goes missing, we have your most up-to-date contact details so we can return your pet to you as soon as possible,” he said.

“Pet registration fees are also put towards the costs of running council’s Animal Management Centre, which provides care for lost pets.”

Council is running a photo competition for residents with registered animals to celebrate the discount period.

“We are encouraging pet owners to share photos of themselves and their pets practising responsible pet ownership,” Mayor Williamson said.

“This could be anything from taking your dog for a walk on a leash, playing in an off-leash dog park or a photo of your pet sporting a collar with a council pet registration tag.

“We will choose one winner each week and they will take home a $100 voucher from a local pet store.”

Share photos of you and your pet practising responsible pet ownership at mackay.qld.gov.au/pet.

If you are a cat owner, another important responsibility associated with owning a pet is that you ensure your cat isn’t able to roam from your own yard and harm native wildlife. It is also vital that you desex your cat to prevent unwanted litters.

Pet owners should receive their pet registration renewal letters in the mail soon. You can also sign up for to have your notices sent to you electronically by email instead. Register at mackay.enotices.com.au.

Please call 1300 MACKAY (622 529) for more information if this is the first time registering your pet.

Did you know?
Council is currently running a desexing rebate where residents can claim $150 off the cost of desexing their dog and $75 off the cost of desexing their cat if they have been desexed in the last 60 days. Visit mackay.qld.gov.au/desexingrebate for details.