Keeping pets safe in Moreton Bay – register and update today

Published 13 May 2025

City of Moreton Bay is reminding cat and dog owners to register their pets and keep their registration details up to date.

Having your cat and dog registered with accurate details on file means Council can quickly contact you if your pet is found wandering, helping to reunite them with you safely.

City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery said updating your pet’s details online is quick and easy.

“It’s important to let Council know if you’ve moved house, changed phone numbers, or if your pet has been desexed, rehomed or sadly passed away,” Mayor Flannery said.

“You can also opt to receive your animal renewal notice by email, and eligible residents can apply online for pensioner concessions on pet registration.

“Keeping your pet registered and their details up to date is a simple but vital step in ensuring their safety and wellbeing in our community.”

Pet owners can register and update their details anytime at moretonbay.qld.gov.au/animals

More ways to keep your pet safe:

• Register your pet: All cats and dogs must be registered within 14 days of moving to City of Moreton Bay or by 12 weeks of age. Concessions are available for pensioners and for desexed pets.
• Microchipping: In Queensland, cats and dogs aged between 8 and 12 weeks must be microchipped. Free microchipping is available for registered dogs through Council’s Pets in Public Spaces program, and subsidised microchipping is available for cats and dogs at City of Moreton Bay’s Animal Pound.
• Identification tags: Pets must wear a tag with current contact details whenever they leave their registered property.
• Keep your yard secure: Make sure your yard or enclosure is secure to prevent pets from escaping and regularly check fences and gates for gaps or damage.
• Desex your pet: Desexing not only helps reduce unwanted litters, but it can also improve your pet’s health and behaviour. Council also offers discounted registration for desexed pets.