Dogs and cats must be registered by 12 weeks of age or within 14 days of being brought into the region.
The number of cats and dogs on a property is regulated by Council's local law and is dependent on the size of the property.
Pet owners have an obligation to care for the health and well-being of their animals. Council has set minimum standards for the keeping and control of animals.
Microchipping is compulsory for all dogs and cats born after 1 April 2009 and/or when the registered owner changes. Microchipping details must be provided at time of registration.
Dogs are prohibited from particular properties located in Desmond Street, Samuel Way or Steven Court, Narangba in order to minimise impacts upon koala habitat.
New registration application
The registration and renewal period for cat and dog registrations starts 1 October and expires 30 September annually. Council issues a renewal notice in early September for each registered animal with payments due by 30 September.
The Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 and Moreton Bay Regional Council Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2011 regulate the requirements for dogs and cats to be registered.
Animal registration fees
Concession fees apply when correct supporting documentation is provided.
| Registration type |
Supporting documentation |
Annual fee |
| Cat - Entire/non-desexed |
- |
66987 |
| Cat - Desexed |
Evidence of desexing:
|
66979 |
| Cat - Desexed, with concession |
Evidence of desexing, plus:
- Centrelink or Veteran Affairs pension concession card
|
66993 |
| Dog - Entire/non-desexed |
- |
42859 |
| Dog - Desexed |
Evidence of desexing:
|
42863 |
| Dog - Desexed, with concession |
Evidence of desexing, plus:
- Centrelink or Veteran Affairs pension concession card
|
151074 |
| Dog - Held under Additional Animal Approval - Breeder Premise |
Applicant must hold a current Moreton Bay Regional Council Additional Animal Approval - Breeder Premise. |
67205 |
| Dog - Assistance animal |
Guide, hearing and assistance dogs. Provide proof of training; i.e. letter from a trainer, statutory declaration or certificate
|
169628 |
| Dog - Working (rural property) |
An ABN and completed Rural working dog self assessment checklist(PDF, 102KB). Animals must be kept on a rural property and used (or being trained) primarily for the purpose of droving, protecting, tending or working stock. |
169628 |
Dog - RAAF / Defence &
Commonwealth Services animal |
Proof of registration with a Commonwealth Service organisation |
169628 |
| Cat or Dog - Transfer from another Council |
Council does not charge first year registration for animals transferring from another council where evidence of current registration is provided with animal registration. |
42833
(first year only) |