ANIMALS AND PETS
Pets and domestic animals can be much-loved members of your household but can also be the cause of unhappy neighbourhoods. As an animal owner you are responsible for caring for your pets and ensuring you comply with relevant Local Laws. Click on the links below to find out all the relevenat information required to ensure you are a responsible pet and animal owner in our community.Â

Lost and Found Animals
Council conducts regular patrols.
Click here to see what animals are currently in the Council pound.

Before you buy a pet
This section will provide you with helpful information before you commit to pet ownership.

Responsible pet ownership
This section provides information on responsible pet ownership and what you can do if you have a complaint.

Registration
All dogs within the Cook local government area to be registered. Find more information & forms in this section.

Microchipping
Under Queensland Government legislation all animals born after April 2009 must be microchipped.
Find all the details you need to know about getting your animal microchipped.

Complaints
Please follow these guidelines for reporting complaints to council.

Chickens & Poultry
Cook Shire Council oversees the keeping of animals, including poultry and birds, to ensure their presence maintains harmony within the community.
Here you will find some key points to consider.

Livestock Management
Livestock encompassing animals typically found in rural settings, this section provides you with all the information you need to ensure community safety and animal welfare.
Reporting Animal Cruelty
We do not have any jurisdiction over animal cruelty or complaints about animal welfare. All of these matters need to be raised with Animal Cruelty and Animal Welfare, which is governed by the RSPCA. If you have any concerns regarding animal cruelty or the welfare of an animal please report this to the RSPCA.