Bathurst Regional Council
General Information:

Located only two and a half hours drive from Sydney, Bathurst has something to offer to everyone. Its combination of lifestyle choices, a strong and prosperous economy, a well connected and friendly community, and vibrant cultural life make it an ideal location for anyone. Bathurst has on offer all that of a bustling city with the added bonus of local charm and small town feel associated with regional living.

Suburbs within Bathurst Regional Council:

  
 
Dog Registration Requirements:
 
Bathurst Regional 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:
 
Bathurst Regional 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:
 
Bathurst Regional Council Offices are located at 158 Russell Street, Bathurst NSW  (UBD______) 
Opening hours are between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
 
Mailing address:                      PMB 17, Bathurst NSW 2795
Business Telephone:                (02)   6333 6111
Fax:                                         (02)  6331 7211
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Website:                                 http://www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au 
 
Pound Contact Details: 
 
Bathurst Regional Council has an Animal Shelter located at the corner of Vale Road and Lloyds Road, South Bathurst. (UBD_____)
Opening Times:   Monday to Friday between 12:30pm and 2:00pm. The Pound is closed on public holidays and weekends.
Phone Number:  (02) 6333 6111 (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.