A roaming dog is any dog found wandering off its property, unattended, and outside the direct control of its owner.

This term encompasses a wide range of situations, from beloved family pets that jump the fence to unowned strays and feral dogs.

When contacting Council about a roaming dog in your are, you can help us out by having a few details, such as what sort of animal it is, where it is and if possible any other information that will make it easier to identify:

• approximate size
• colour
• breed (in the case of a dog)
• sex
• any distinguishing features (such as registration tag, collar, specific marks on its body etc)
• If it is acting aggressive
• When you last saw the dog and where
• If you know where the dog comes from/ or have seen it before.

If it is safe to do so, take a photo and let customer services know you have a photo of the animal.

If it is a dog with a registration tag or microchip, we can let the owner know and arrange for it to be collected.

If you notice ongoing issues with a wandering dog in your neighbourhood, contact us.