Below are some responsible pet ownership tips for cats and dogs, click on the following highlighted links:

• Cats
• Dogs
• General information
• Pet Registration/Microchipping
• Fines

• Keep cats secured in catteries
• Contain cats, particularly at night, in order to restrict roaming outside its place of residence which can lead to potential nuisance complaints being lodged to Council
• House training - placement of kitty litter, and provision of readily available food sources, including water
• Cats should wear a collar with name, address where it resides and the owner's contact number
• Cats should have a bell attached to their collar to assist in reducing predation of birdlife
• If your cat goes missing, report it to Liverpool City Council Customer Service Centre 1300 36 2170.

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• Implement early behavioural training of your dog to influence traits such as: 
• Noise reduction (reduce potential of unwarranted barking)
• Reinforcing your dog's territorial boundaries
• Increasing your dog's socialisation skills to reduce potential acts of aggression.
• Exercise daily: Your dog should be exercised for at least half an hour per day. In most cases this can best be achieved by taking your dog for a walk on a lead.
• Council may provide free behavioural training during 2010.

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• Permanent identification (microchipping) of cats and dogs occurs from 12 weeks of age
• Lifetime registration of your dog (from 6 months of age)
• Dogs and cats must wear identification tags attached to collars showing name, owner details, address and contact telephone numbers
• Restrain your pets from roaming free outside of the safety of your property
• Ensure adequate secure perimeter fencing surrounds your property to keep your pet in
• Clean up after your pet has toilet breaks within your property and in public places
• Reduce excessive noise from your pet - i.e. barking.

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The following on-the-spot fines apply under the NSW Companion Animals Act, 1998.

*Prohibited places include, school/preschool/kindergarten grounds, Shopping centres, public-bathing areas including beaches, food preparation areas, sporting fields, playgrounds and wildlife protection areas.

There are also heavy fines for dogs that are declared dangerous or restricted.

Please Note: Dogs are prohibited on all surfing beaches in Manly, Warringah and Pittwater Councils.

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