Ballina Shire Council
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Ballina is the main coastal town on the far north coast of New South Wales, Australia, situated on the stretch of coast between Byron Bay to the north and Evans Head to the south.

Ballina Shire encompasses a large area of the North Coast including the charming hinterland village of Alstonville and the picturesque seaside village of Lennox Head. The natural beauty of the area makes it a favourite destination and as more and more people discover its hidden treasures it will remain so for many years. 

Suburbs within Ballina Shire Council:
 
 
Dog Registration Requirements:
 
Ballina Shire Council requires all dogs over the age of 12 weeks to be registered and microchiped.  Once the dog is registered with the council a unique tag is issued to the owner to be placed on the dogs collar. This tag aids in the prompt return of dogs that may be found wandering.
 
Number of Dogs Permitted Per House hold:
 
Ballina Shire Council does not have a limit to the number of dogs per household on non farming land providing that the dogs are not a nuisance through inadequate containment, noise and bad hygiene. 
 
Registration Fees:
 

Classification

  Fees
 Unsterilised Dogs 
 $150.00
 Unsterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $150.00 
 Sterilised Dogs
 $40.00   
 Sterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $15.00 
 Microchipped Dogs
 $40.00 
 Microchipped Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $15.00 
 Dogs over 10 years of age 
 $40.00 
 Dogs over 10 years of age (Pensioner) 
 $15.00 
 Working dogs 
 $40.00 

 Royal NSW Canine Council Members

  $40.00

 Guide dogs, Greyhounds (racing) 

  $0
 Transfer of registration 
 $5.00 
 Dog tag replacement 
 $5.00 
 Restricted breeds / Dangerous dog /            Menacing dogs (no fee relief) 
 $70.00
 
Registration form:
 
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Council Contact Details:
 
Ballina Shire Council Offices are located at Cnr Tamar And Cherry Streets, Ballina (UBD______) 
Opening hours are between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
 
Mailing address:                      PO Box 450, Ballina NSW 2478
Business Telephone:                (02)  6686 4444
Fax:                                         (02)  6686 7035
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Website:                                   http://www.ballina.nsw.gov.au
 
Pound Contact Details: 
 
Ballina Shire Council has an Animal Shelter is located in Piper Drive, Ballina (UBD_____)
Opening Times:   By appointment only
Phone Number:  (02) 6686 1210  (office hours only)
 
Animal Release Requirements:
  • All dogs and cats over the age of 3 months must be registered with Council prior to release.
  • Owner identification is required at release.
  • Fines will be imposed for unregistered animals and animals at large.