Kingborough has over 1,000 dogs that are either not micro-chipped or the details on the database are incorrect. This has resulted in 47 dogs being rehomed over the last year due to not being able to locate their owners.
Micro-chipping enables Council to reunite owners with their loved pet, if they have decided to go for a walk on their own. The Mayor of Kingborough, Cr Steve Wass said “It is disheartening to see posts on our Facebook page of dogs being found and not being able to send them back to their families. Micro-chipping is compulsory in Tasmania and this simple act will help to send wandering pets home”.
Council will be writing to owners to remind them to microchip their dogs and hopes this will help owners avoid paying a fine.
Dog owners are also reminded that their dogs must be effectively controlled the whole time their pet is off the leash in designated dog exercise areas. Dogs must be in close proximity, in the sight of their owners’ at all times and respond immediately to their command.
Further information on responsible dog ownership in Kingborough can be found on Council’s website. For information or to report any breaches of the Dog Control Act 2000, please contact Customer Services on 6211 8200.
Kingborough Council Media and Communications Officer, Sarah Wilcox-Standring
