Do I need to register my animals?

2. What type of pet do you have?
3. Panel: Dogs
4. Panel: Cats
5. Panel: Horses or other livestock
6. Panel: Others

• Panel: Dogs
• Panel: Cats
• Panel: Horses or other livestock
• Panel: Others

Tell us about your pets

Answer a few simple questions to determine if your pet needs to be registered or you need a permit.

What type of pet do you have?

Dog

Cat

Livestock (such as horses and chickens)

Native wildlife (such as snakes and spiders)

How many dogs do you have?

1 dog

2 dogs

3 or more dogs

Are you a breeder or animal-keeping business?

Yes

No

Is the keeping of your animals authorised by a development approval issued by Council?

Yes

No

You need to register your dog.

To register your dog you will need:

• your address
• your contact details
• the dog’s details (including breed, age and microchip number).

Register your dog

You need to register your dogs.

To register your dogs you will need:

• your address
• your contact details
• each dog’s details (including breed, age and microchip number).

Register your dogs

You need a permit to keep 3-4 dogs.

Permit applications for more than 4 dogs will be refused.

Note: All dogs need to be registered with Council.

Apply for a permit

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How many cats do you have?

1 cat

2 cats

3 cats

4 or more cats

Are you a breeder or animal-keeping business?

Yes

No

Is the keeping of your animals authorised by a development approval issued by Council?

Yes

No

You don't need to register your cat.

Note: There are some important things to remember about owning a cat in Brisbane.

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You don't need to register your cats.

Note: There are some important things to remember about owning cats in Brisbane.

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You need a permit to keep 4 cats or more.

To apply for a permit online you will need:

• your address details
• your contact details.

Apply for a permit

You don't need a permit.

Note: There are some important things to remember about owning cats in Brisbane.

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What kind of livestock do you have?

Horse

Chickens, ducks, geese or other poultry

Goats, sheep, cows, etc.

Which scenario best describes your situation:

My horse is used for racing

My horse is not used for racing (e.g. livestock, equestrian/other competition)

Where do you keep your horse?

Rural or rural residential area

Residential area

Is the keeping of your horse authorised by a development approval issued by Council?

Yes

No

You need a racehorse permit.

To apply for a permit online you will need:

• your address details
• your contact details.

Apply for a permit

You don't need a permit.

Note: There are some important things to remember about owning livestock in Brisbane.

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You need a livestock permit.

To apply for a permit online you will need:

• your address details
• your contact details.

Apply for a permit

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Where do you keep your animals?

Rural or rural residential area

Residential area

You don't need a permit.

Note: There are some important things to remember about owning livestock in Brisbane.

Learn more

You need a livestock permit.

To apply for a permit online you will need:

• your contact details
• your premises details (including size).

Apply for a permit

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Where do you keep your animals?

Rural or rural residential area

Residential area

Is the keeping of your animals authorised by a development approval issued by Council?

Yes

No

You don't need a permit.

Note: There are some important things to remember about owning livestock in Brisbane.

Learn more

You need a livestock permit.

To apply for a permit online you will need:

• your contact details
• your premises details (including size).

Apply for a permit

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You may need a licence to keep native wildlife.

This licence is issued by the Queensland Government.

Learn more

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