Berrigan Shire Council
General Information:

Berrigan Shire is situated in the Southern Riverina and is predominantly irrigated rural land in nature, with its main pursuits being devoted to the agriculture industry.

Suburbs within Berrigan Shire Council:

Barooga, Berrigan, Finley and Tocumwal
 
Dog Registration Requirements:
 
Berrigan 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:
 
Berrigan 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:
 
Berrigan Shire Council Offices are located at 56 Chanter Street, Berrigan NSW (UBD______) 
Opening hours are between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
 
Mailing address:                      PO Box 137, Berrigan NSW 2712
Business Telephone:                (02)   5888 5100
Fax:                                         (02)  5885 2092
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Website:                                  http://www.berriganshire.nsw.gov.au
 
Pound Contact Details: 
 
Berrigan Shire Council requires people to contact the council direct on above numbers for pound and ranger details.
 
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.