Now is the time to register your Bella, Molly, Charlie, Max or Missy

Now is the time to register your furry friends. Cat and dog owners will start receiving their annual Sunshine Coast Council animal registration renewal notices in the mail this week.

Community Programs Portfolio Councillor Jenny McKay said registration of cats and dogs was an important part of responsible pet ownership.

“All cats and dogs must be registered with council each year,” Cr McKay said.

“Not only does registration information help council to reunite lost pets with their owners, it also helps in planning for dog friendly areas and infrastructure, such as dog off-leash parks.”

There are 44,925 dogs and 9031 cats registered with council.

Significant registration fee discounts apply for dog and cat owners who have had their pets de-sexed and micro-chipped with the cost being just $13 or free for pensioners.

There is also the option of a lifetime registration for de-sexed and micro-chipped cats that is only $78 with no annual renewal required.

Registration is free for pets under six-months-old.

New residents to the Sunshine Coast can transfer their cat or dog registration for free, so if you’ve recently moved to the area now is the time to contact council and register your pet.

Renewal of pet registration is due by September 30, 2017.

The annual registration period for cats and dogs starts on October 1 each year and runs through until September 30 the following year.

There are several convenient payment methods available, including online payments via MyCouncil or BPay, over the phone or at a council customer contact centre.

Are your details up to date?

Have your details or your pet’s details changed, or do you no longer own your pet?

• Pet owners can notify council of changes to de-sexing, micro-chipping and pensioner details via MyCouncil.
• For pet registration cancellations and address changes, visit council’s website.
• Ensure your pet’s microchip information is up-to-date with your microchip register e.g. Australian Animal Registry or National Pet Register.

For more information about animal registration, visit council’s website.

FUN FACTS

The top 5 dog names registered with council are:

1. Bella

2. Charlie

3. Molly

4. Max

5. Buddy

The top 5 cat names registered with council are:

1. Bella

2. Charlie

3. Missy

4. Molly

5. Mia

Buderim is the Coast’s most pet loving neighbourhood with 4206 dogs and 1071 cats registered.