Looking after your pet
Many households in Brisbane have a pet cat or dog. When domestic dogs and cats roam into natural areas they can kill or injure native wildlife. Brisbane City Council encourages residents to take responsibility for their pets to ensure that natural areas are protected.
What you can do
Protect natural areas from misbehaving pets by following these guidelines:
- ensure that your pet cannot escape from your property by installing appropriate fencing or cat enclosures and keep your gate closed
- desex your pet to avoid unwanted litters
- identify your pets with a name tag and microchip, and register your cat and dog
- don’t leave uneaten pet food outside as this can attract pest or stray animals
- report any stray cats and dogs to Council
- keep your cat inside or secured from dusk to dawn
- always walk you dog on a leash
- always clean up your dog’s droppings
- don't let your dog attack or scare people
- never let your dog chase birds or other animals when at the beach or in natural areas, because:
- this frightens the native wildlife
- native species are protected by law
- migratory shorebirds are especially vulnerable to stress
