Animals and pets

Brisbane City Council has regulations in place to keep most types of domestic animals and poultry, operate pet shops and breed animals. Registration requirements for cats and dogs include microchipping and tattooing of desexed animals.

Animal owners are responsible to ensure pets are registered, healthy, safe and do not create a nuisance in the neighbourhood.

Dog laying on grass with a tennis ball.Cats and dogs

Read about the new regulations for cat and dog owners and find out how to register your pet, fees and permits. You can also report a barking dog complaint and learn how a dog can be declared dangerous or menacing.

Horse with head over stall door.Horses

If you keep a racehorse, you need a permit. Find information about permits and conditions for keeping a horse in Brisbane.

Young girl holding two baby chickens.

Chickens and poultry

Read the conditions for keeping chickens and other poultry in Brisbane.

Brown and white dog laying on grass.Lost and found animals

Animals on how to report lost animals in the Brisbane City Council area, as well as information on how to claim them.