April 2020 update

Consultation has now closed. Thank you for your submissions.

March 2020 consultation

Cumberland City Council has drafted a Companion Animal Policy.

Council values pet ownership, the welfare of pets and, is committed to encouraging responsible pet ownership to benefit the entire community.

This policy recognises that effective management of domestic pets needs a balanced approach. It acknowledges the significant social and health benefits of pet ownership.

Council Companion Animals Policy intends to achieve this by:

• Promoting the importance of companion animals in the wellbeing of people.
• Promoting pet owners to register, microchip and desex their cats and dogs.
• Reducing the number of lost and wandering cats and dogs by pet owner education.
• Meeting the requirements of the Companion Animals Act 1998 (NSW).
• Identifying, promoting, and assessing the suitability and sufficiency of off-leash parks and open space areas for dog exercise relative to continuing changes in population demographics.

Ways to view the Policy

You can download a copy of the policy in the document library.

Survey and Feedback

Submissions are now closed. Consultation has concluded.